[trojan_source]

I plan on getting a set of Hayes MX-2 Mech discs in about 6 months. Im trying to decide which lever is best. Its a toss up between the Avid Fr-5 or the Avid Sd-7.

 

[shiggy]

Why Hayes mech discs?

 

[Mike T.]

I plan on getting a set of Hayes MX-2 Mech discs in about 6 months. Im trying to decide which lever is best. Its a toss up between the Avid Fr-5 or the Avid Sd-7.

Why not Avid BB7 brakes?

Mike T. (mcm # 717 & FOG)

 

[Pat T.]

If you're getting Avid levers go with Avid brakes, they have much more favorable reviews.

 

[Kona0197]

trojan_source - You'll notice everyone is a Avid fan around here. I'm not. Stick with your original choice!

 

[trojan_source]

Yeah, I just read up on the BB7's and I think Ill go with those instead. Ill be buying the BB7's in about 6 months but I need to buy new levers in a week or so. I have my eye on the SD-7's but I want to make sure that they will work with the BB7's or do I have to get the FR-5's?

 

[Mike T.]

trojan_source - You'll notice everyone is a Avid fan around here. I'm not. Stick with your original choice!

I'm not an "Avid fan" other than the fact that the Avid cable disc is probably the #1 rated brake in exsistence. I don't own Avids but have extensively tested them. I prefer my hydraulic discs. But the poster is considering what is advertised as an "entry level" brake even on Hayes' own site. To refer to Avid 7 with such a term would be laughable at best. The Avid is a great brake and I don't mean a great "cable" brake.

Heck the MX2 isn't even listed in mtbr's Product Reviews. The Avid cable disc has 554 reviews.

Mike T. (mcm # 717 & FOG)

 

[shiggy]

You will also notice I never mentioned Avids, even though I am the only one that replied that uses them. I just was curious why t_s was looking at the Hayes.

Have you used the Hayes MX-2 or know anything about it?

 

[shiggy]

Yeah, I just read up on the BB7's and I think Ill go with those instead. Ill be buying the BB7's in about 6 months but I need to buy new levers in a week or so. I have my eye on the SD-7's but I want to make sure that they will work with the BB7's or do I have to get the FR-5's?

Either lever will work fine. The SD-7 will let you tune the feel and power off the brake better. You could use them with the Hayes, too.

 

[Kona0197]

You will also notice I never mentioned Avids, even though I am the only one that replied that uses them. I just was curious why t_s was looking at the Hayes.

Have you used the Hayes MX-2 or know anything about it?

Yes I've had some time spent with Hayes MX-2 brakes.

 

[jonwebah]

i've been using the hayes mx-1's for the past year and have been satisfied. i've been doing a lot of hard technical ups and downs recently and have found them to be a bit grabby in steep situations. better than most V's though, espcecially in nasty conditions.

not bad brakes, but they're not as good as the bb7's or hydraulics.

 

[MarzocchiFork]

MX-2s Suck. Period. You would be better off grabbing the tire with your hand. Get avids.

 

[Kona0197]

I see no one has YET mentioned any of Shimano's mech disc brakes. Interesting.

 

[trojan_source]

I see no one has YET mentioned any of Shimano's mech disc brakes. Interesting.

I refuse to buy anything Shimano.

 

[Kona0197]

So you are one of those guys. That's to bad.

 

[Pat T.]

So you are one of those guys. That's to bad.

Actually I am as well, but it is due to Shimano's customer service and lack of durability in the parts, not sure why he doesn't like them.

 

[Pat T.]

trojan_source - You'll notice everyone is a Avid fan around here. I'm not. Stick with your original choice!

No I just made a common sense reply, I am actually a Magura fan I would never personally run cable brakes.

 

[MarzocchiFork]

I see no one has YET mentioned any of Shimano's mech disc brakes. Interesting.

Maybe its because they suck as well.

 

[Kona0197]

Actually I am as well, but it is due to Shimano's customer service and lack of durability in the parts, not sure why he doesn't like them.

I've never had a problem with Shimano. Of course I have yet to deal with them on a personal level or deal with their CS but as far as Shimano's durability I have yet to have a problem. I used to own a '96 Kona Lava Dome with Shimano STX parts and it shifter crisper and cleaner than my new 9-speed setup.

No I just made a common sense reply, I am actually a Magura fan I would never personally run cable brakes.

I haven't had the luxury or the funds as of yet to put hydros on my bike. I like cable run discs due to the low-level maintainence and I don't have to bleed them. Someday I'll try hydros but magura will not be my first choice.

Maybe its because they suck as well.

I disagree. For my style of riding my Deore mech disc brakes work fine.

 

[MarzocchiFork]

Well, for you I guess they are fine, but I cant stand em. Hydros actually need less maintenence than mechs when installed properly.