Marky_J Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 the avid BB7 cable brakes are they any good because I'm thinking of getting one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowshow Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 they are good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex@Flawless Bikes Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 My mate as just got an 08 and i don't think it is as good as the older ones but still a bloodly amazing brake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_J Posted October 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 So I should spend £60 on one then? I'm not going to be waisting my money?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Dale Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 You wont be wasting your money no.You do not get a lever or cable with it though, you only get the caliper rotor and bolts as far as im aware.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_J Posted October 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 oh right is this true? & if so will my onza V brake lever n& cable be alright?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 You'll need a new cable but your lever will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo_rob Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 (edited) get it from chainreactioncycles cause they are only £40!!!!!! Edited October 27, 2007 by saracen_rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_J Posted October 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 You'll need a new cable but your lever will be fine.What cable will i need then & where do i get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Just a standard brake cable from your local bike shop. Probably best off taking it in to get it fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loser Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 get it from chainreactioncycles cause they are only £40!!!!!!thats only for a 160mm rotor, if he rides a mod that will be fine.if he rides stock he's guna have to get a 185mm rotor atleast which are more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Hops_Alot Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Yeah he riding a mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_J Posted October 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 get it from chainreactioncycles cause they are only £40!!!!!!it mite just be me being blond but i can not find them on chainreaction can someone put up a link for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky_J Posted October 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKER-BEN @.CO.UK Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 i wood say there the best cabel ones out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 i wood say there the best cabel ones out This thread's about 3 months old. You really don't need to bump it, especially as it seems the guy sorted it out an bought the brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dec Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 yes get one they are well worth the money i have one on my stock i have the 185 rotar they are awsome they just grab and hold some lads have them and they are like 14 stone and it stops them dead cheers dec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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