smithy83 Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 hi there just wundered if anybody using one and what are your thoughts on braking power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borat Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Whats a bb7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy83 Posted February 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 seriously? um a brake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie 07 DMR Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 (edited) Whats a bb7? Ball Bearing Brakes Edited February 2, 2010 by davie 07 DMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Brilliant brakes....coupled with the right lever ( Sd7, fr5, xtr, ultimate etc..) and the right housing ( odyssey linear slic etc ) and good pads ( avid standard ) they can outperform or equal most set-ups. I run an old style BB7 silver road caliper with mountain internals, on a 185mm roundagon rotor, SD7 lever and Odyssey linear slic cable. It outperforms all the Hope mono trials that I've used, and a fair few magura set-ups. I reckon I'd change to a vee if I had the mounts, due to the performance and the weight loss though . Its worth bearing in mind that all types of trials brakes, be it HS, vee or disc can work admirably when set-up well. The Avid bb5's are another good choice, as are the Hayes mx2's as cable brakes go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie 07 DMR Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Hayes mx2's This is what i run on my front end with a Hayes Brake Lever H something .... ? ? HML just ran and checked lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Trials Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 I use one on my stock, beast brakes (don't need to maintain much, easy adjustment and strong!) What more could you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borat Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 seriously? um a brake Ball Bearing Brakes www.it'scalledsarcasam.com/gov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy83 Posted February 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 thanx for the input,im swapping my louise carbon for the bb7 caliper and sd7 lever and will put a odyssey linear on.just wanted to check i was making a good move and from the replys it is.il be running it with a 180mm ashima rotor(same as rockman)on the plus 20 try-all forks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie 07 DMR Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 thanx for the input,im swapping my louise carbon for the bb7 caliper and sd7 lever and will put a odyssey linear on.just wanted to check i was making a good move and from the replys it is.il be running it with a 180mm ashima rotor(same as rockman)on the plus 20 try-all forks Good choise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 I'd stock with the Louise...they seem to be damn good brakes, and almost certainly worth more than the BB7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie 07 DMR Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 (edited) I'd stock with the Louise...they seem to be damn good brakes, and almost certainly worth more than the BB7 Worth more ... yes but value is not the issue here Edited February 2, 2010 by davie 07 DMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy83 Posted February 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 i do like the louise just find the lever uncomfy even with a alu blade and want something with more setup options in regards to lever adjustment and bite and lever feel.yeh it is worth more but it was a present off my boss anyway and he always buying me stuff i so not losing anything and cant complain realy as he does alot for me in the way of parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 i do like the louise just find the lever uncomfy even with a alu blade and want something with more setup options in regards to lever adjustment and bite and lever feel.yeh it is worth more but it was a present off my boss anyway and he always buying me stuff i so not losing anything and cant complain realy as he does alot for me in the way of parts Fair enough, just my two cents. Chances are you could sell that and buy a BB7 with some profit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiggi Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 This is one of the best things I have ever bought for my bike. When you can throw yourself 8ft and land to front wheel you definately have to thank your brake as well as other parts. Ive had it 2 years now and have never replaced the pads or set it up any differently. The pad adjuster is so easy to use and the brake takes no setting up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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