alex-trials-boy Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Hey guys im soon to get an inspired fourplay )hopefully) but it comes with an avid bb5 front disc brake i dont trust a non hydrolic disc brake or well shoud i ? Ive listed my other options of brake which i could buy after christmas if i need to (unless i keep the avid) so i would just like to know witch one you guys think is the best thanks. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Set up right the avids can be awesome. Nothing wrong with them so naturally I run dual hopes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex-trials-boy Posted November 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Set up right the avids can be awesome. Nothing wrong with them so naturally I run dual hopes I would love a bike with dual hopes :P ive seen some one selling a echo dual disc with dual avids now an avid on the front mabey but i just honestly couldnt trust the rear one cabble snappage would constantly be on my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Burrows Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 Do you have any idea how strong stainless steel brake cables are?!? I'm pretty sure you could rupture the hose on a hydraulic brake with a lot less force than that required to snap a steel cable. I've had a blocked hose before and not realised, couldn't figure out what was wrong with it and then split the hose when I pulled it hard. Some of the best riders in the country swear by cable brakes, and Avid BB disc brakes are damn powerful. I'd say at least give it a try, you might be surprised how good it is, and if not just buy something else then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 I would never ever got front hydraulic, theres so much more to go wrong.If you dont trust a steel cable how can you trust a platic tube full of water?My BB5/ BB7's have been better than any brake i've ever used, i have had in excess of 30 brake setups, BB5's and 7's top the lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted November 28, 2009 Report Share Posted November 28, 2009 cable brakes for the win! new cables every 3 months if your paranoid, plus the brake feels like new you can put serious stress through a cable as said before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max-t Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 I would never ever got front hydraulic, theres so much more to go wrong.If you dont trust a steel cable how can you trust a platic tube full of water?My BB5/ BB7's have been better than any brake i've ever used, i have had in excess of 30 brake setups, BB5's and 7's top the lot.Take note, Davey is speaking sense. Get a BB7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Trials 31 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Front vee/ BB7 and rear vee. A brake that works. I like my Hope though. But I think a vee is a lot better on a streety setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 (edited) Front vee/ BB7 and rear vee. A brake that works. I like my Hope though. But I think a vee is a lot better on a streety setup.I don't really agree, although i prefer to have a bit of modulation when riding street to allow for manuals and such, vee's don't tend to offer this so much.Edit: Not to say vee brakes aren't good, there a bit to on or off for me, but if you like that then its the way to go. Edited November 29, 2009 by davey1991 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@banbury-trials Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 my bb7 (203mm rotor ) front brake is awesome ,lots of modulation and maybe too much power,i say too much because i can lock the front wheel up and skid along on tarmac,and i have a tryall tyre on the front.cheers,steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 On my mod I have a 160mm BB7 and its beast, if i got a 180mm I dont think id have much modulation. I sort of prefer maggy but I like the quietness and consistent power of disc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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