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Avid SD-7 V-Brake

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High-performance stopping power is yours with these lightweight, thoughtfully designed forged front brakes.

The Force Vector Alignment™ design reduces boss movement and ensures that increased energy reaches the rim
Oversized linear spring provides positive centering with less tension, resulting in a lighter action
Overcoat™ boot system keeps the noodle from falling victim to damage from wear and tear
Replaceable Rim Wrangler 2 high-performance pads are long lasting

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Avid SD-7 V-Brake Customer Reviews

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Avid SD-7 V-Brake

3.7

(based on 3 reviews)

33%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to install (3)
Great stopping power (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Reviewed by 3 customers

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Apr

2013

5.0

Great

By Mharon47

from Colorado

About Me Commuter

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Pros

Easy To Install
Great Stopping Power
Handles Elements Well
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Mountain Biking
Wet Conditions

Comments about Avid SD-7 V-Brake:

Great Brake system. before hand i had stock v brakes, they were the avid single digit 3 brakes or the avid sd-3 brakes. when I upgraded to these i had better braking power than a friend of mine who has some cheap hydralic disc brakes... granted i keep my v brakes tighter than average. IMO great brakes, however i used them last summer and moved for college, took my roadie and havent been using my mountain bike, so durability wise I wouldnt know.

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Jun

2011

4.0

Great performing V brakes

By STI

from Los Angeles

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Easy to adjust tensions
Easy To Install
Great Stopping Power
Sturdy Design

Cons

Can be a little noisy

Best Uses

Mountain Biking

Comments about Avid SD-7 V-Brake:

Love these brakes. I have tried SD 5 before, although they modulated well and were super quiet, I wanted a little more stopping power.

I was not dissappointed with the SD 7! Immediately I felt more stopping power, firmer and smoother overall lever feel (which I'm suprised since the arm design is very similar to the SD 5). They can be a little noisy at times, but nothing like howling or squealing. They do not modulate as easily as the SD 5, possible since the 20R on those are a softer compound. But, paired with the SD7 levers with the adjustable leverage, it helped that department a lot. All in all, I am very pleased with the performance of these brakes, am glad I paid extra over the SD 5, and will definately go with them again if I build another bike with V brakes.

Another thing I noticed is how easily it was to get the tension between the arms right on the money which has not been the case with lower end Tektro, and Deore level V brakes.

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Oct

2009

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Worked Great Until They Broke.

By dannystoscup[@]

from East Lansing, MI

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Easy To Install
Fade- Free
Great Stopping Power
Lightweight

Cons

Springs Broke

Best Uses

Comments about Avid SD-7 V-Brake:

Great brakes, just be VERY careful when pulling them back to change pads or remove wheel. I tried pulling mine open to free my wheel and the springs broke.