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Submitted by
turf
a Weekend Warrior
from Marietta, GA
Date Reviewed: July 6, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Whatever I'm on | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Pricepoint | | Strengths: | Stops fast, no stinkin' hydraulics | | Weaknesses: | A bit hard to adjust perfectly depending on the frame, but that's just me. | | Similar Products Used: | Other mechs, Vs, and hydraulics | | Bike Setup: | Bike 1: Fisher Tass with lots of upgrades including these brakes
Bike 2: Kona Dawg built up from frame just so I could use these brakes
Bike 3: DBR suburban assault vehicle / errand bike with large front basket. | | Bottom Line: | I am probably the only person who has a hard time adjusting these brakes to the proper 1/3 2/3 ratio but this is probably more from my frame mounts being a mm or so off. If they would only allow a bit more adjustability I would be happier.
But still, I love these brakes after removing hydraulics from my and my son's bikes and replacing them with BB7s. What a pain in the butt those were since I could not easily adjust them myself and were both spongy after a month. I didn't see the point of hydraulics at all once I had the BB7s on.
I like BB7s so much that when I was recently looking for a full suss for my son (and me when he's not with me), I would not consider a prebuilt bike since none in the quality range I wanted came with BB7s, only hydraulics. Yeah, I know I could pull off the Juicys or Stokers that come on the prebuilts and sell them on ebay and buy a new set of BB7s, but it just peeves me I cannot buy a stock $1.5 to 2K range bike with BB7s when they are the most reliable, most easily adjusted, and reasonably priced. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
leafsfan16
a Weekend Warrior
from sincity, nevada, us
Date Reviewed: June 28, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | beaverdamn | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$99.00 | | Purchased At: | boards n bikes | | Strengths: | everything! stopping power, ease of adjustment, looks, reliability, function, price, | | Weaknesses: | none that i can name! | | Similar Products Used: | hayes hydralics | | Bike Setup: | norco tactik | | Bottom Line: | these are the best breaks i have owned, ive had hydro's too and these work a lot better without having to bleed, there fantastic and strongly recommend them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
IrOn_MaN
a Weekend Warrior
from
Date Reviewed: June 13, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | BIkes-N-Boards | | Strengths: | great stopping power, and easily installed/adjusted | | Weaknesses: | color | | Similar Products Used: | hayes mx4s, jucy 5s | | Bike Setup: | giant stp ss/bb7/odi lock ons | | Bottom Line: | simple, cost effective, and stops on a dime, what more could u ask for from a brake? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rak Sasa
a Cross Country Rider
from Camas, WA, USA
Date Reviewed: March 27, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Round Lake | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | Pricepoint | | Strengths: | Ease of installation and maintenance. No more fluids to stock in my garage. Smooth modulation and braking performance. | | Weaknesses: | The paper instructions that came with the brakes were difficult to follow. The online (printable) version was different and much easier to use. | | Similar Products Used: | Demo'd Avid Juicy. | | Bike Setup: | GT Zaskar Expert with Rock Shox Recon and Mavic disk wheels. | | Bottom Line: | I purchased a pair of the BB7's from Pricepoint a few months ago. I read the instructions a few times and then went to the SRAM website and found some I could download to my computer. They seemed to be clearer than the included set. Since this was a conversion from V brakes to disk I also installed a set of Full Metal Jacket cables and liners and new levers at the same time.
I followed the instructions carefully and did everything "by the book" including torquing all the bolts to the required values. The only modification I made to the whole setup was painting the stainless steel FMJ cable housings black to match the bike frame.
I've run the brakes through their paces quite a bit. They perform great whether wet, dry or covered in mud. I read where some have had modulation problems, but that might be a cabling issue. I've been able to apply very light pressure to modulate speed or gradually increase pressure without the on/off feeling. The brake levers return to rest without any delay. I'm very happy that I made the switch and so far haven't had to make any adjustments to the brakes after the initial setup. Occasionally the brakes "squeal" but there seems to be no rhyme or reason to when it occurs. It only happens every once in a while and can appear when the brakes are cold, hot, wet or dry. It's not a real issue and it never lasts for long.
I think if you have a complicated cable routing scheme on your bike, the BB7's will not work well and hydraulic brakes may perform better for you. Depending on where you buy, the price difference is practically negligible so it just comes down to personal preference.
Now I just need to find something to plug the V brake stud "holes" to keep them from becoming mud and moisture traps. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ali Jamaul
a Weekend Warrior
from TO, Canada
Date Reviewed: December 10, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | the don | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$125.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | Insanely Powerful
Extremely Reliable
Amazing Adjustibiliy
No worries of leaks
Easy to install | | Weaknesses: | None! | | Similar Products Used: | No other mechanical this strong. | | Bike Setup: | Shore Hardtail Freeride | | Bottom Line: | Possibly one of the best brakes ever made. Even better than some hydros. Offers a ton of stopping power, really easy to adjust without tools, a classic design! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter Tvermoes
a Cross Country Rider
from Copenhagen, Denmark
Date Reviewed: November 5, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | www.bike-components.de | | Strengths: | Easy set-up, reasonably lightweight, reliable, braking power | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Bike Setup: | Marin Pine Mountain, Shimano LX, AVID SD Ti, Avid BB7 F185/R160 mm. | | Bottom Line: | I changed from rim brakes to the BB7's. I must say, that I have not really experienced problems with rim brakes. They are fairly reliable although braking power is reduced in wet conditions. However, it is one of the things you learn to live with and I didn't find that to dificult. However, disc brakes have advantages. After installing the brakes - which was very very easy with the AVID mounting system - I took the bike for a couple of rides and it was immidiately clear that they are a big improvement to the rim brakes.
Their braking power is great - I'm a big rider 87 kg - and the BB7's make stop when I want to no matter the weather conditions. Also, it is very easy to dose the braking and you feel in control when coming fast into a corner needing to slow without blockiing the wheels.
The Ti levers are high quality and work flawlessly with the BB7. In order to avoid slack I have used quality teflon coated cables from Jagwire with teflen coated housing - very smooth indeed.
Highly recommended | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Glynn
a Weekend Warrior
from Colorado Springs
Date Reviewed: November 1, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$69.00 | | Purchased At: | Price Point | | Strengths: | Stopping Power, Adjustability, reliability, Price, Weight | | Weaknesses: | None, unless bling is your thing | | Similar Products Used: | Hayes Hydraulic, Avid Juicy | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Prophet, Giant NRS | | Bottom Line: | I run these brakes on both my bikes for good reason - they work great. Simple to install and adjust and lots of power once they're broken-in. The only thing you might miss from hydraulic systems is that super buttery-smooth lever action (these are pulling on a cable and you can feel it - a little). To me, it's a non-issue. They're plenty smooth and plain ol' work. I had a Hayes hydraulic system on a Trek Liquid and I always missed the Avid Mechs whenever I rode it. Off Avid's (Sram's) website, these are actually three grams lighter than Juicy Ultimates, so I don't see how weight could be a factor unless you're a cross-country racer where you'll be running Vs anyway). Five Flamin' Turds all the way! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gus
a Weekend Warrior
from Muntinlupa, Philippines
Date Reviewed: October 29, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Sta. Rosa | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Sabak Mkti | | Strengths: | Very Good stopping power. Adjustments are a breeze! Modulation is very similar as Hydros. | | Weaknesses: | None. | | Similar Products Used: | Avid bb5 | | Bike Setup: | KHS XC204, XT Drivetrain with Hone Crank. Truvativ cockpit, Manitou fork with Mavic wheelset, Nevegals. XC Trail bike setup. | | Bottom Line: | Very happy with the stopping power and ease of adjustment of these brakes. I use it with YPK teflon coated kevlar brake cables with Avid FR5 levers. Very smooth 1 finger operation. Feels and modulates like a Hydro. Pads provide sufficient braking power like the juicys. I would recommend this to anyone who likes to use 'em and leave 'em type of riding and for those who wouldn't like to worry about leaks and bleeding. I've got an 08 version. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sam
a Cross Country Rider
from birmingham
Date Reviewed: October 8, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$120.00 | | Purchased At: | local shop | | Strengths: | good stoppin power, good for light/moderate downhill ridin, easily adjustable | | Weaknesses: | squeaks ocasionaly. just make sure the pad isnt rubin on the rotor | | Similar Products Used: | tektro io, tektro auriga | | Bike Setup: | saracen instinct 2, dirt jam pros | | Bottom Line: | great breaks, masiv improvment on the tektros i had, and much better than the aurigas on my mates raw 3. i hav the 203mm front and 185mm back setup and its works brill, tuk it dont sum trails and they cope rely gd, evryfin gd bout em | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sam
a Cross Country Rider
from birmingham
Date Reviewed: October 8, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$120.00 | | Purchased At: | local shop | | Strengths: | good stoppin power, good for light/moderate downhill ridin, easily adjustable | | Weaknesses: | squeaks ocasionaly. just make sure the pad isnt rubin on the rotor | | Similar Products Used: | tektro io, tektro auriga | | Bike Setup: | saracen instinct 2, dirt jam pros | | Bottom Line: | great breaks, masiv improvment on the tektros i had, and much better than the aurigas on my mates raw 3. i hav the 203mm front and 185mm back setup and its works brill, tuk it dont sum trails and they cope rely gd, evryfin gd bout em | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a Cross Country Rider
from Soo, MI
Date Reviewed: October 6, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$120.00 | | Purchased At: | Jenson | | Strengths: | Ease of setup, simplicity, cost, low maintenance, stopping power, and they look pretty sweet | | Weaknesses: | None yet | | Similar Products Used: | Hayes Sole (hydro disc), Avid v-brakes | | Bike Setup: | Kona Kikapu Deluxe, stock except Speed Dial levers and BB7
da Vinci Symbiosis full suspension tandem | | Bottom Line: | I borrowed a friend's full suspension tandem that had Avid BB7s, and after 2 days of riding hilly singletrack, I never doubted the Avid's stopping power once. When the stock Hayes Sole hydro brakes on my Kona failed and leaked oil all over me, I didn't even think twice and ordered a set of these for $120 (included front and rear) from Jenson. I figured if they're good enough for a mountain bike tandem, they're certainly good enough for my single bike. Setup was a breeze, even easier than v-brakes, and they work like a charm.
A great product if you don't want to deal with the maintenance of hydro brakes. I ride cross country/all mountain style and haven't noticed a difference between these and my old hydro brakes. Thumbs up to Avid continually providing great products. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ifestion Papadam
a Downhiller
from Thessaloniki
Date Reviewed: July 9, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$190.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay | | Strengths: | Simplicity, quick adjust, low maintenance, great stopping power | | Weaknesses: | Needs better pads than avids, like koolstop or ebc. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano XTR, Magura | | Bike Setup: | Canyon Big Mountain 1 frame, Marzocchi All Mountain 1 fork, Marzocchi Roco shock, Mavic wheels, Chris King headset, Shimano XT complete set, Hopey steering damper,Scwalbe Big Betty tires. | | Bottom Line: | This is a follow up from my previous 1 year impressions of the 8" rotors, i'm still very happy for my choice, they still working great combined now with full metal jackets, with no problems at all. Thank you Avid.!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dave
a Cross Country Rider
from boise
Date Reviewed: July 3, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$130.00 | | Purchased At: | pricepoint | | Strengths: | affordable, reliable | | Weaknesses: | modulation | | Bike Setup: | ibex hard tail, santa cruz heckler | | Bottom Line: | the guys ate mountainbike action kill me! their august issue shoots down cable actuated brakes, as you can see on this site BB7s are a favorite among REAL mountainbike riders, thoise guys are bought and paid for by the manufacturers of overpriced hydro brakes, fact is hydros are nothing but a pain to maintain and unless you have a downhill bike forget hydros, my BB7s are bullet proof and properly maintained provide more than enough stopping power. They claim weight is an issue? yeah right....bb7s=367 gms, juicy 7s=420 grams, even the most expensive hydros are just slightly less in weight if you have an extra $500.00 bucks to blow sure buy the magura martas, hell those guys get em for free..sure they dont complain.mbt action has totally discredited themselves again. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
RZ
a Weekend Warrior
from Jakarta, Indonesia
Date Reviewed: May 20, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | Oky Bike | | Strengths: | Good stopping power, easy to adjust, minimum maintenance | | Weaknesses: | Expensive and difficult to find here in Indonesia | | Similar Products Used: | shimano mechanical db | | Bike Setup: | xtc team,xtr,thomson, easton flatbar, rs recon,etc... | | Bottom Line: | I don’t like something that complicated, that’s why bb7 fulfill my need. Its really simple and easy to adjust with great braking power (160 mm rotor with sd5 lever) for xc. I don’t know why its so expensive here in Indonesia | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alan Mason
a Cross Country Rider
from Fort Bragg, CA
Date Reviewed: March 18, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Tsali, NC | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$90.00 | | Purchased At: | Price Point | | Strengths: | Affordable, easy set up, simple to adjust, good modulation and stopping power. | | Weaknesses: | Haven't found any. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano Deore Mech Discs | | Bike Setup: | 99 Cove Stiffee, Race Face Turbine, Sram X9 trigger/der, Thompson, Rhyno lite, Marzocchi | | Bottom Line: | I have the 203mm rotor up front and an XTR V in the rear. The BB7 is awesome. Worked for a 1400 mile tour of New Zealand with a LOADED Bob trailer, lots of wet weather and steep hills. I would have been screwed without it as the XTR V faded and became almost useless in the wet on steep downhills. 24 Hours of Moab Race, training and tons of other riding the same year. I think I've only used one or maybe two sets of pads the whole time (I can't say for sure but I don't remember changing them). Just got a set for my Wifes rig to replace her horrible Deore Mechs. These are the shizzy for all kinds of riding. No hassle, just great reliable brakes and cheap. I hope they make 'em forever. Buy them! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alan Mason
a Cross Country Rider
from Fort Bragg, CA
Date Reviewed: March 18, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Tsali, NC | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$90.00 | | Purchased At: | Price Point | | Strengths: | Affordable, easy set up, simple to adjust, good modulation and stopping power. | | Weaknesses: | Haven't found any. | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano Deore Mech Discs | | Bike Setup: | 99 Cove Stiffee, Race Face Turbine, Sram X9 trigger/der, Thompson, Rhyno lite, Marzocchi | | Bottom Line: | I have the 203mm rotor up front and an XTR V in the rear. The BB7 is awesome. Worked for a 1400 mile tour of New Zealand with a LOADED Bob trailer, lots of wet weather and steep hills. I would have been screwed without it as the XTR V faded and became almost useless in the wet on steep downhills. 24 Hours of Moab Race, training and tons of other riding the same year. I think I've only used one or maybe two sets of pads the whole time (I can't say for sure but I don't remember changing them). Just got a set for my Wifes rig to replace her horrible Deore Mechs. These are the shizzy for all kinds of riding. No hassle, just great reliable brakes and cheap. I hope they make 'em forever. Buy them! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Suva Crew
a Cross Country Rider
from Lafayette,CA USA
Date Reviewed: March 14, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$120.00 | | Purchased At: | eBay | | Strengths: | Ease of set-up!!, works at expectation and a major improvement over the best v-brake set-up. No worries about kinky a hydraulic line while running through the bushes or dumping it over a slope. | | Weaknesses: | No competent competition, Hydro users want to know how good they are. | | Similar Products Used: | Avid Arch Rival 40s...sustained me for years. Tried the Shimano XTRs disc and they weren't worth it | | Bike Setup: | GF Sugar 1, Sid race rear, Duke XC, X717 w/Velociraptors, and XT all around with dual controls...26.5 LBS of dirty love | | Bottom Line: | Simple stupid to use, easy to adjust, parts are simple to replace.....I do carry and extra Disc for the long outback trips in the sierras with miles of downhill just in case it warps....hasn't yet. You can barrel adjust on the fly if it's needed. Don't worry if you biff it, there is no lines to kink or juice to lose. Certainly heavier than my trusty Arch Rivals...but lighter than Hydra. Exceeded my expectations. Save your $$ use the BB7s and spend the rest on the van rides up the hill from Downeyville. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Suva Crew
a Cross Country Rider
from Lafayette,CA USA
Date Reviewed: March 14, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$120.00 | | Purchased At: | eBay | | Strengths: | Ease of set-up!!, works at expectation and a major improvement over the best v-brake set-up. No worries about kinky a hydraulic line while running through the bushes or dumping it over a slope. | | Weaknesses: | No competent competition, Hydro users want to knwo how good they are. | | Similar Products Used: | Avid Arch Rival 40s...sustained me for years. Tried the Shimano XTRs and they weren't worth it | | Bike Setup: | GF Sugar 1, Sid race rear, Duke XC, X717 w/Velociraptors, and XT all around with dual controls...26.5 LBS of dirty love | | Bottom Line: | Simple stupid to use, easy to adjust, parts are simple to replace.....I do carry and extra Disc for the long outback trips in the sierras with miles of downhill just in case it warps....hasn't yet. You can barrel adjust on the fly if it's needed. Don't worry if you biff it, there is no lines to kink or juice to lose. Certainly heavier than my trusty Arch Rivals...but lighter than Hydra. Exceeded my expectations. Save your $$ use the BB7s and spend the rest on the van rides up the hill from Downeyville. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Orlando Rodriguez
a Weekend Warrior
from Belgium
Date Reviewed: March 5, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | e-bay | | Strengths: | Great power, simple, RELIABLE, simple, waht else can I say, these are great! | | Weaknesses: | None! (I mean it, these don't clean themselves when they get dirty but that would be a lot to ask, these are just brakes, right?) | | Similar Products Used: | Shimano XT 06 hidros (good), Hayes 9 and lots of v's | | Bike Setup: | Giant XTC, shimano XT everywhere | | Bottom Line: | These brakes are the top! smart, simple design, brake power is more than enough (as powerful as good hydros without the hassle), there is no brake fading, no sudden locks, installing and adjusting them is a breeze, I love them! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike Galenkamp
a Weekend Warrior
from St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Date Reviewed: February 5, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | 12-mile creek | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$125.00 | | Purchased At: | pinkbike.com/buysell | | Strengths: | easy to install and calibrate. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | n/a | | Bike Setup: | 05 Giant XTC | | Bottom Line: | Theese were stupid easy to install on my bike. The bike used to have v-brakes, so a great improvement. I read so many reviews, and couldn't find too much wrong with them. So far so good. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Saber Haghvirdy
a Downhiller
from Iran / Tehran
Date Reviewed: January 18, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Shafaq 3 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$130.00 | | Purchased At: | friend | | Strengths: | Very durable . Great stopping power - adjustable in all kinds and ways - very light - maintance free - what else do you need | | Weaknesses: | nothing really nothing | | Similar Products Used: | Hayes HFX 9 - Promax X3 | | Bike Setup: | Kona Stinky 06 | | Bottom Line: | I had a pair of these on my Giant XTC and i was pleased with them . So when i got problems with the Hayes hydro i didnt think about it i got a pair with 203 front rotor.
It has more stopping power than many hydros belive me . Although its a single piston caliper but the ability to adjust both pads against the rotor has fixed all issues you might have for one in a million .
If you need some thing to stop you dont mess up with hydros and dont think buy Avid BB7's you will never be sorry. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Julian
a
from San Diego, Ca
Date Reviewed: January 12, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | Came with bike | | Strengths: | Progressive braking and really easy set up. I haven't used any other mechanical disks but these have braking properties similar to my hydros on my DH just watered down. | | Weaknesses: | Ive been playing around with the for monthes already but im still not satisfied with the braking power of these things under hard breaking. I wish the power ramped up a little faster, but i guess that could just be a quality mechs dont have. | | Similar Products Used: | hayes hopes | | Bottom Line: | Awesome for trails and DJ, want a little more power for urban | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from Plymouth Meeting
Date Reviewed: November 27, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$84.00 | | Purchased At: | rei | | Strengths: | Great stopping power, great brake for the price | | Weaknesses: | None | | Bottom Line: | Best brake i've ever used. Works great wet and dry.
I had some squealing on the first ride, but after that I haven't herd a thing.
If you're looking for a great mechanical disc brake, this is the one. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
eric corona
a Weekend Warrior
from henderson, nv
Date Reviewed: November 13, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | bootleg canyon, cottonwood | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | pricepoint | | Strengths: | modulation, no brake fade, stopping power, cost, piece of mind knowing im not going to kill myself do to a stupid hose leak. easy set up, NO SHIMS, confidence in your awesome braking powers and the ability to make your self look foolishly dumb by doing stoppies and flipping over the bars | | Weaknesses: | suck until they break in.after a good ride or two they'll be working for you like the illegals you hire to do your landscaping. | | Similar Products Used: | magura hydros, old school v's and tried out some hayes hydros | | Bike Setup: | khs dh 50, manitou stance kingpin, fox dhx, wtb dual duty wheels, xt drive line, race face cranks, good ole shin tattooers and odi lock ons yadda yadda yadda. you get te logistics | | Bottom Line: | dude. screw hydros, they fade, leak, pain in the ass to maintain...these you set em and go. once broken in, there awesome. avid knows what there doing with these. there well priced, easy to work with and unbalievable. you can upgrade rotor size easy. buy a 20. dollar adapter and the rotor and thats it. parts for these are so easy to get ahold of at any bike shop. its almost ridiculous how great these brakes are.
there great for all mountain riding. work wonders in muddy conditions, squeel like a stuck pig when wet and breaking in, but id rather be squeeling instead of lying on ground. buy em, you cant go wrong. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brett Rivera
a Cross Country Rider
from Menlo Park
Date Reviewed: November 11, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Alpine Lake Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | came with bike | | Strengths: | stops pretty fast, lightweight, but... | | Weaknesses: | if you press half-way down on the brake levers it makes a horrendous noise. I've had to replace my brake pads alot and need to get alot of service on them | | Similar Products Used: | Hayes El Camino | | Bike Setup: | 2002 marin rift zone | | Bottom Line: | These brakes stop pretty well but need alot of service on them | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adrian
a Cross Country Rider
from Sundance, Wy
Date Reviewed: November 8, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | All of them | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$170.00 | | Purchased At: | Fine Edge---Laramie | | Strengths: | Easy to maintain, Easy to use, and very easy setup.. | | Weaknesses: | Pads...replacement at least every year...Granted We have lots of climbing with sweet descents.. | | Similar Products Used: | I have tried Hayes mechs, and Shimano Mechs...On buddies bikes... | | Bike Setup: | Superlight, mavic wheelset x-9, thompson, LX H2, Raceface Carbon Bar, and Titec stem... | | Bottom Line: | For the money the best mech brake on the market bar none...Easiest setup, and you'll know they work, no bleeding no lines, just simple turn a dial and go. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
helexia23
a Weekend Warrior
from Connecticut
Date Reviewed: October 30, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Price Point | | Strengths: | Easy to set up, can use existing v-brake levers, look cool, stop much better than my old XTR's, don't eat rims, still stop in wet conditions, very easy to set brake lever throw and feel. | | Weaknesses: | So far none, they squeaked pretty bad in the beginning, especially when wet, but once they broke in it's getting better. | | Similar Products Used: | XT V-Brakes, XTR V-Brakes. I still love my XTR V-Brakes but they chew up rims like mad. | | Bike Setup: | 98 Heckler, Race Face Cranks, XTR drivetrain. | | Bottom Line: | So far I'm very happy with them and for $60 each (for the 2006 models) you can't go wrong. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
helexia23
a Weekend Warrior
from Connecticut
Date Reviewed: October 30, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Price Point | | Strengths: | Easy to set up, can use existing v-brake levers, look cool, stop much better than my old XTR's, don't eat rims, still stop in wet conditions, very easy to set brake lever throw and feel. | | Weaknesses: | So far none, they squeaked pretty bad in the beginning, especially when wet, but once they broke in it's getting better. | | Similar Products Used: | XT V-Brakes, XTR V-Brakes. I still love my XTR V-Brakes but they chew up rims like mad. | | Bike Setup: | 98 Heckler, Race Face Cranks, XTR drivetrain. | | Bottom Line: | So far I'm very happy with them and for $60 each (for the 2006 models) you can't go wrong. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joseph
a Cross Country Rider
from Napa, Ca
Date Reviewed: October 27, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Rim trail | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
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