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SRAM 2002 7.0™ Linear Pull Brake Brake System

3.17/5 (6 Reviews)

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Weight : 436 grams/pr


Product Description

  • Low flex truss arm design: stiffer pad support for consistent braking power
  • Forged alloy arms: strong, light, and durable
  • Brakecrawler™ seal quick release: seals cable, allows for easy wheel removal
  • Easy adjust spring tension: quick easy setup and on-trail adjustability, compact and enclosed adjustment
  • Single bolt pad adjustment: easy setup and pad replacement
  • Detailed specifications: Compatible with linear pull brake levers, chrome plated hardware, low profile longer pads


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    Reviews 1 - 6 (6 Reviews Total)

    User Reviews

    Overall Rating:1
    Value Rating:2
    Submitted by brian gallagher a Weekend Warrior from spokane, wa, usa

    Date Reviewed: February 22, 2003

    Strengths:    stiff brake arms

    Weaknesses:    cheap plastic noodle part that snapped off leaving brake cable exposed

    Bottom Line:   
    the actual brake is about average, but sram needs to put better parts into their production line

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    Duration Product Used:   3 months

    Price Paid:    $10.00

    Purchased At:   pricepoint

    Similar Products Used:   shimano v brake

    Overall Rating:3
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Pim Jansen a Cross Country Rider from The Netherlands

    Date Reviewed: January 30, 2003

    Strengths:    Cheap, easy maintenance, quite good braking power

    Weaknesses:    Heavy, looks kinda ugly, poor braking under bad conditions

    Bottom Line:   
    Pretty good, even under bad conditions. Willing to buy something else though, like Avid SD5/7. Good brake if you aren`t going to ride in bad conditions alot.

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    Favorite Trail:   Posbank

    Duration Product Used:   6 months

    Price Paid:    $25.00

    Similar Products Used:   Tektro, Avid

    Bike Setup:   2001 Giant ATX 840, Marzocchi MX Comp ETA, LX/XT
    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by jay johnston a Weekend Warrior from oakland, ca, usa

    Date Reviewed: October 30, 2002

    Strengths:    Strong arms, easy adjustment, simple clean design

    Weaknesses:    crappy plastic noodle thingy

    Bottom Line:   
    I spec'd my commuter with strictly second tier parts and these were the brake choice. Ditch the stock pads and get cartridge pads for added stiffness. Also, get shimano or other noodles to replace the SRAM noodle which has a plastic piece which will break immediately if you put any force on these.

    These breaks work great for what they are. I can stop on a dime, lock up the wheels, hop on the front wheel at stoplights etc... All the things you want out of a brake. There is no noticable flex at the arms and they are easy to adjust. I've had the same experience with these off road, they're great. They stop. nuff said

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    Favorite Trail:   castlepark,cinderella,chaparral

    Duration Product Used:   More than 3 years

    Price Paid:    $30.00

    Purchased At:   universal

    Similar Products Used:   Precision Billet Super V

    Bike Setup:   Bridgestone mb5 fully rigid commuter and some off road use. I'm also using 7.0 Levers.
    Overall Rating:3
    Value Rating:4
    Submitted by Charlie a Weekend Warrior from Central Virginia

    Date Reviewed: July 2, 2002

    Strengths:    Nice feel on the levers...smooth. Good stopping power - stiff. Even pull.

    Weaknesses:    none so far

    Bottom Line:   
    I wouldn't buy these brakes for a $2,000 bike....but then again...I wouldn't buy a $2,000 bike (I enjoy being able to sleep at night).

    However, these are an excellent buy for a step up from your entry grade, stock Tektros/shimanos/whatever...especially if you get the pair for $30 like I did. These are great for the weekend/afternoon MTB'r like me.

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    Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

    Price Paid:    $30.00

    Purchased At:   bikesmart

    Bike Setup:   yer basic tig-welded aluminum hardtail in the only real MTB color - ORANGE
    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Craig Ruhland a Cross Country Rider from Eden Valley, MN

    Date Reviewed: May 28, 2002

    Strengths:    Overall value factor. Light, sexy and effective.

    Bottom Line:   
    Through commuting and trail riding, I have used these brakes for about 500 miles.
    If you are looking to step up from OEM, and don't want to break the bank, lube your cables and throw these on your ride. Yes, the pads will wear uneven, but I single digit these all the time and it brings my 215 lbs. to a predicatable stop. In my opinion, these work great for anything but very wet, cold or fast.

    Also,

    1.Sram has supported grassroots racing/riding for years.
    2.SUPPORT I.M.B.A.

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    Duration Product Used:   2 Years

    Price Paid:    $25.00

    Purchased At:   Universal Cycles

    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Erich a Weekend Warrior from Oakland, CA

    Date Reviewed: April 14, 2002

    Strengths:    Cheap, easy to set up. Includes decent pads. $9 for new pads, we'll throw in a set of brakes!

    Weaknesses:    Couldn't get the included noodle threaded... I had to use my existing ones. The riveted hinged link rattles when there is no tension on the cables. Probably not an issue, just a sign of slightly cheesy engineering.

    Bottom Line:   
    Dang these guys were cheap! I replaced the stock mystery brand Tektro linear pull brakes, which worked okay. I saw these guys in a clearance box for $9 a set and figured I can't loose at this price. I swapped them out and was well worth it. These guys are stiffer and way more positive feeling than the cheesemaster 2000's that came with the bike. The stock brakes pivoted around the stud that hangs off the fork and seat stays. I overtightened the ones on the fork about a year ago and flared the stud. I had to take an emery cloth to them to make the old brakes work well again. The SRAMs have an intigrated pivot bushing outside of the boss. Way better design! I can gorilla tighten them and not degrade the action.

    Now my bike can reliably stop my 205 lb. ass with one finger on each lever.

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    Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

    Price Paid:    $9.00

    Purchased At:   Sausalito Cyclery (mike's bikes/Bikesmart)

    Similar Products Used:   Mystery brand Tektro OEM Vbrakes

    Bike Setup:   1999 Giant Yukon SE. It's a mostly stock $400 ish hardtail bike.
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