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Avid BB7 MTB Mechanical Bicycle Disc Brake (203mm, Graphite, Front or Rear) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Avid
Category: Sports
List Price: $81.99
Buy New: $58.49
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Rating:  6 reviews
Color: Graphite
Size: 203mm
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 9.8 x 2.8
MPN: 00.5015.545.020
Model: 00.5015.545.020
UPC: 710845610325
EAN: 0710845610325
ASIN: B001E0RZ9Y
Release Date: February 26, 2009
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| Features:
| • | Brake Lever Actuation: Long Pull
Brake Usage F/R: Front,Rear
Caliper Color: Graphite Grey
Caliper Type: 74mm Post Mount
Caliper/Adapter: 74mm/51mm+74mm
Disc Mount Type: 74mm/203mm Post Mount,51mm I.S. Front,51mm I.S. Rear
Disc Mount Type: 51mm I.S. Front,74mm/203mm Post Mount,51mm I.S. Rear
Hub/Brake Compatibility: 6-Bolt Disc
Hydraulic Hose Length: Not Included
Kit: front or rear
Rotor: 203mm
Rotor Size: 203mm
Weight: 420g |
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Product Description
Mtn version for use with linear pull brake levers (sold separately). Tri-Align Caliper Positioning System (CPS) for easy caliper/rotor alignment. Redesigned, sleeker body with a fully sealed Ball Bearing mechanism and integrated cable stop . Dual pad adjuster knobs and full pad retraction for drag free setup . Tool-free pad adjustment and replacement (same pads as Juicy-7/5). Includes: post mount (74mm) caliper with International-Standard (51mm) fork and frame adapters, Roundagon 6-bolt/44mm-BCD rotor, and pads. Updated kitting fits front or rear applications (sold individually). Features: Designed to be used with linear pull brake levers
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AVID brakes are as good as they say!!!!! February 28, 2009
Jeffrey S. Garelick (Chandler, Az)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have had Avid cantilever brakes and switched to the disk brakes. WOW, I realize why all bike now come with disc brakes. If you are doing an upgrade on your bike and switching to BB7 brakes you will find it easy to do. BB7 are the mechanical brakes and AVID Juicy are the hydrolic. Much more pricey. The BB7 is smooth running and I'm sure you'll like it. I have hayes disc brakes on one of my other bikes and the BB7 works just as great. This brake is great for the price.
Enjoy the ride and keep the round side down.
UNBELIEVEABLE Braking Power! October 29, 2009
Cato (PA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had brakes before? The V brakes on my Trek were HORRIBLE compared to this!
I was a bit leary since they seem so reasonably priced compared to hydraulics but I cant be happier.
There was a video on Youtube that also helped with the install and it couldnt be easier!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Great Brake July 9, 2009
Conrad McConrad (Utah)
After a long struggle and finally realizing my pointless hatred for disc brakes (I am still a lover of V's)I cracked when I had to replace a front wheel. I got a killer deal on an XT hub with disc and jumped on board for a front disc. These BB7's get great reviews so I tried it out. I had some initial trouble with a weak allen bolt (stripped before 20 pounds of torque!) but other than that easy install and after one ride around the block, pretty quiet (not as quiet as my V's) and very nice. More modulation here and I can lock them up with very little effort. I still have my V on the back and we'll see how long that lasts. Great brake and kinda wish I would've seen the light a little earlier.
satisfied with this replacement part. November 20, 2009
Pork Chop (Lisbon, Portugal)
The Avid BB7 MTB Mechanical Bicycle Disc Brake (160mm, Graphite,
Rear) is a bit pricey, when you think of it, and the simplicity
of the design and manufacturing process. At the same time, since
these are niche-items, for niche-market mountain bikes, the low
sales volume and modest sales revenue can only be made up by
higher prices per item.
The ease of installation is represented by the the fact that
it's a 10 to 15 min job, at most, to install this brake, and
remove the pre-existing disk brake. In my particular case, I
have a Fuji Nevada MTB bike, from some years ago, with Pro-Max
disk breakes.
The Promax coil just deteriorated beyond usefulness, after 1
rough winter going to work and back, in anywhere between -30 to
-5 Celsius temperatures, often with 1 to 2 feet high of freshly
packed snow, or ice for 30 minutes travel, in each direction, 5
times per week, for 5 months at least.
The Promax wire rusted out as well as the sheath protecting it.
Therefore, I had to replace the sheath, and the wire with a stainless
one. The real key, was this product.
This item, Avid BB7 MTB disk brake is a great, working
replacement. Its ruggedness has yet to be tested in hard weather
conditions, however. It seems to be robust, with the exception
of 2 plastic adjusting rings which may or may not hold up in the
aforementioned cold.
There are unneeded accessories, such as screws, and oversized
mounting disk, for example, in the package.
Overall, satisfied with this replacement part.
bb7 brakes April 29, 2010
Chris (Dallas Texas)
I bought these to replace a front shimano disc brake that came with my bike. The difference is awesome going from the 160mm to the 203mm rotor and now I can actually do a stoppie. When installing make sure to get the pads aligned properly or you will get alot of noise like I did but that shouldnt matter since you read the directions before putting your new brakes on right? Overall I am competely satisfied and love these brakes, however they sometimes make some noise when they get wet but a few stops and they fine.
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