Submitted by
Jimmy Stuttard
a Weekend Warrior
from Gloucestershire Date Reviewed: October 20, 2009
Favorite Trail:
T-Line @ Pedalabikeaway
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$32.00
Purchased At:
chainreactioncycles.
Strengths:
Strong, very reliable, look great
Weaknesses:
Pads have worn a bit
Similar Products Used:
Avid BB5/7
Bike Setup:
Saracen Mantra, 120mm travel, single speed set up, Used for absolutely everything!
Bottom Line:
Love these brakes, they're stronger than some 203mm rotor mechanicals i've tried before and i have 180mm rotors, and the white callipers look awesome!
Definitely good for if you don't want to upgrade to hydraulic brakes but still want a good pair. Great for budget buyers, I paid £40 for front and back, which is about $46(ish)
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Submitted by
lolmaus
a Weekend Warrior
from Moscow, Russia Date Reviewed: September 19, 2009
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
None.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Avid BB5.
Bike Setup:
Merida Matts TFS 100-D 2007
Bottom Line:
These brakes are available OEM only.
They are pretty nice. If you've got them on your bike, you don't need to replace them with other mechanical disc brakes. Only hydraulic brakes are worth to change to.
They say Avid BB5 and BB7 are better. I tried Avid BB5 but don't feel any considerable difference, neither in braking power/modulation, nor in maintenance.
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