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Avid
Avid Speed Dial 5 ATB Brake Levers
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Submitted by
Ben Sams
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: May 3, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | SuperGo | | Strengths: | They allow for two finger braking and adjustability. Cheap to replace. | | Weaknesses: | The Bend Zone is a structurally weak area designed to protect other equipment. However, replacing the broken handle is almost the same cost as replacing both brake lever assemblies. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano XT shift/brake lever combo | | Bike Setup: | Generic 5" travel single-pivot full suspension with Avid mechanical disc brakes | | Bottom Line: | Don't consider the Bend Zone a bonus feature, it is a design to allow the handle to fail more easily in a crash.
It is more difficult to replace than the instructions suggest.
The levers function very well when not broken. I highly reccomend this item as long as you know the Bend Zone is a scam. They gave two years of good service for $20.
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Submitted by
John Annes
a Cross Country Rider
from Indy, IN, USA
Date Reviewed: March 21, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | The next one | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | Stock | | Strengths: | Easily adjustable, durable. solid feel | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Tektro crap, Deore | | Bike Setup: | Iron Horse Hollowpoint, LX/XT drivetrain, Hayes mech discs | | Bottom Line: | Outstanding mechanical lever. Gets the job done with no fuss. Allows decent modulation. Reach is adjustable on the trail, and adjustments stay put (unlike too many other components on the market). Feels as solid as the 1st day used 'em. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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