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Avid Single Digit 5 Brake System
Product DescriptionThe reliable, proven Single Digit 5 is a great economical linear pull brakeThat wont breakThe bank. It features Avids FVA (Force Vector Alignment)To ensureThe mostefficient, powerful braking possible.The included Overcoat boot seals yourcables from dirt and grit. KeepThe change in your pocket! includes "noodle" claimed 210 grams Works with "linear pull" (AKA V-brake) levers from Avid,Shimano, etc.
User Reviews
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George F
a Racer Date Reviewed: June 14, 2013 Strengths: VERY powerfull, light, easily adjustable. Weaknesses: NONE Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Sunview Duration Product Used: 1 month Price Paid: $20.00 Purchased At: Phat Moose Similar Products Used: Avid Arch Rival 50's .. R.I.P after 8 wonderful years of use tention bold was striped. Bike Setup: Eclipse - Sheriff HT1, Schwalbe Ultremo DD, Mavic Aksium Race 13'.  
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rocksynthetic
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: February 2, 2013 Strengths: powerful, cheap Weaknesses: adjustment mechanism is sorta fragile Bottom Line:
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Joe DePalma
a Weekend Warrior
from Newark, DE Date Reviewed: February 24, 2011 Strengths: Great stopping power on my rear wheel (I run Avid BB& in the front). Easy to install and adjust. Spring tension is powerful. Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $15.00 Purchased At: eBay Similar Products Used: Tektro V brakes that came on bike, Avid SD7 Bike Setup: Trek 3700 - nothing stock
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TrekFanatic
a Cross Country Rider
from Winnipeg Date Reviewed: February 19, 2011 Strengths: Great stoping strength at any speeds and conditions! Not at all touchy at low speeds but has great performance stopping you at high speeds. It truly makes my Trek feel like new again. Weaknesses: I haven't found any yet, although it was a little bit of a fuss putting the wire protecter on while installing it. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $24.00 Purchased At: Alterego Sports Similar Products Used: Stock TekTro v-brake system that came with bike. Bike Setup: 07' Trek 3700 w/ Avid's
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joeinchi
a Weekend Warrior
from Highland Park, IL Date Reviewed: September 21, 2010 Strengths: Well-made, great performance, good looks Weaknesses: None Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $20.00 Purchased At: JensonUSA Similar Products Used: Stock cantilevers Bike Setup: 1994 Marin Bear Valley with Continental ContiSport slicks (80 psi) and rigid chromoly fork. Fitness rides.
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da bubba
a Weekend Warrior
from Valpo Date Reviewed: January 20, 2010 Strengths: Powerful Weaknesses: Touchy adjustment Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Westville Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $13.00 Purchased At: Price Point Similar Products Used: Tektro Bike Setup: '01 DK Fury
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viper
a Weekend Warrior
from vancouver,bc,canada Date Reviewed: January 6, 2010 Strengths: brakes well, limited noise Weaknesses: none at this time Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: road trail Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $35.00 Purchased At: jenson usa Similar Products Used: tektro m530 Bike Setup: 2009 kona dew
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Spawne32
a Weekend Warrior
from Blackwood, NJ, USA Date Reviewed: May 21, 2009 Strengths: forged aluminum, extremely light, awesome stopping power Weaknesses: none i can think of Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $14.00 Purchased At: jensonusa.com Similar Products Used: avid fr-5 levers Bike Setup: 2008 Olpran Patriot 18"
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fisher_rider05
a Cross Country Rider
from Welaka, Florida, USA Date Reviewed: August 26, 2008 Strengths: powerful brakiing Weaknesses: heavy Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Santos Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $15.00 Purchased At: ebay Similar Products Used: tektro Bike Setup: gary fisher hardtail w/ sram drivetrain and downhill components
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Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from JC, MO Date Reviewed: August 18, 2007 Strengths: does the job, if just barely Weaknesses: wears down on your rims... just like all v-brakes. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Landahl Duration Product Used: 6 months Purchased At: Came with bike Similar Products Used: shimano, other avids Bike Setup: SS rigid Surly KM, bontrager cockpit, race-lite rims, avid SD 5
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Zeke
a Weekend Warrior
from Chicago Date Reviewed: July 13, 2007 Strengths: Outstanding value, great stopping power, easy to adjust. Weaknesses: Didn't come with Kool Stop pads, easily corrected. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: ebay Similar Products Used: Dia Compe crap that came stock with bike. Bike Setup: '99 Specialized Rockhopper.
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Kevin
a Cross Country Rider
from Plainwell Michigan Date Reviewed: May 15, 2007 Strengths: Easy to install. Easy to set up. Easy to tune out any squeal (eliminate any pad toe in so the leading and trailing edge hit at the same time, or even let the leading edge touch first) With koolstops, they stop as well as discs with better modulation. Great price compared to discs. Weaknesses: Not as trendy cool as discs. Scratchy noisy when wet, but still stop plenty well. Hard to find a modern frame to upgrade to that will take rim brakes. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Ft Custer Red Loop Duration Product Used: 6 months Purchased At: Jenson USA Similar Products Used: Hayes Disc, Avid Juicy 5 - both a noisy mess with no ability to adjust the noise away. Bike Setup: Trek Fuel 
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George
from Denver, CO Date Reviewed: October 13, 2006 Strengths: Ok power would suggest disc brakes if you have the money Weaknesses: Not nearly as powerful as disc brakes, rusts, locks up Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: LBS Bike Setup: 06 Stumpy
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ramilcp
a Weekend Warrior
from Whittier Date Reviewed: February 26, 2006 Strengths: Good stopping power, easy set-up, adjustable, lighter than discs. Weaknesses: Weak modulation, not as light to operate or as powerful as discs. Not as strong in the wet. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: El Prieto Duration Product Used: 2 Years Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: Online Similar Products Used: Tektro Vs, Promax Vs, Shimano Vs. Bike Setup: GT I-drive, Iron Horse hardtail, Fuji hardtail. 
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A Jones
a Racer
from L'ville Date Reviewed: February 15, 2006 Strengths: They're Avid Weaknesses: Springs are too weak, not enough strength to snap back after braking. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Duffield, Waverly, Otter Creek Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $30.00 Purchased At: web Similar Products Used: Avid Single Digit 5s, 7s, Shim XT Bike Setup: SS
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