Benji Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 I was just wondering what they were like and how they feel. I see a few people using them but being cable operated, I just imagine them being really soft. I have just bought a pair of USE Tfi forks with disc mount only so i need a disc.Thanks in advance!!!Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max-t Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Yer. I don't use one now but used to. They are very popular in the trials community, both on 20" and 26" bikes. They're cheap,powerfull,easy to set up, strong,and reliable. definately worth getting one for the front, if that's what you are considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji Posted January 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) Yer. I don't use one now but used to. They are very popular in the trials community, both on 20" and 26" bikes. They're cheap,powerfull,easy to set up, strong,and reliable. definately worth getting one for the front, if that's what you are considering.Cheers! The thing that grabbed my attention was not having to worry too much about ripping a hose out of the caliper. All the cable disc i've felt have been horrible. What does the bb7 feel like? Edited January 11, 2009 by Benji Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lokoxx Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 I actually use an Avid bb7 brake, with Avid SL levers.I can tell that it is a good brake, its powerfull and strong.Regards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max-t Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Cheers! The thing that grabbed my attention was not having to worry too much about ripping a hose out of the caliper. All the cable disc i've felt have been horrible. What does the bb7 feel like?Well, badly set up ones can feel like shit. But if its set up good its very nice . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 really amazing brakes.....ive set mine up so its got bags of power, but enough modulation to stoppie....love it to bits, easily out performs a hope mono and m4... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob/Mitch Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I run a BB5 and that will easily pull your head off if adjusted right its stupidly sharpI assume a BB7 is much the same.Excellent brake for the money.Much better than my mates Hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatty r Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 iv been riding an avid bb7 for a year now and have had no problems with it at all its a beastin brake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex@Flawless Bikes Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 BB7 are amazing best front brake for trials in my opinion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@banbury-trials Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 if you take the time to set up the brake proper;y and have patience whilst it beds in it'll easily perform alongside hydraulic brakes costing twice as much.mines powerful enough to stop the wheel dead at 20mph or so(not that i recomend doing that )my setup is a old style bb7,standard rotor and pads,clarks cables and a avid fr5 lever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Awesome!! I'm sold!!Thank you for all the input!!Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylerlovesalex Posted January 14, 2009 Report Share Posted January 14, 2009 Insane front brake, would use it over any other brake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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