howvard Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Hi guys, I am upgrading to a Rockman Aurem 3 and therefore my new build will be dual disc. My question to you is, does anyone have any info from experience or just thoughts on running dual BB7's or BB5's. I would plan to run these calipers with a really nice CNCed lever, i believe they are called Aest, the levers on there own weigh only 27g. http://www.dealextreme.com/p/aest-cnc-aluminum-bike-brake-levers-blue-left-right-108200 So if anyone knows if the Avid BB's would have a decent hold on them it would be good to know. If not throw some brake options at me. I know hope is obviously the best option, and if that is all you can think of then what type of Hopes? Thanks H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike_dummie Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Those levers are very flexey, someone posted a thread on these a while ago. I'd get and avid or shimano lever or if you get hopes get a hope mono trial or a tech trial brake. Shimano saints are very good as well if you don't wanna get a hope. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howvard Posted July 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Those levers are very flexey, someone posted a thread on these a while ago. I'd get and avid or shimano lever or if you get hopes get a hope mono trial or a tech trial brake. Shimano saints are very good as well if you don't wanna get a hope. Just found that topic. Problem solved! those levers will not be touching the new build hahahaha, the video on there is shocking, they flex loads, and on a trials bike Thanks for that. Any views on the old style Hope Mono Minis?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 The old hope mono minis arn't really up to trials, not powerful enough really. I mean you can get away with them on a big rotor, but a BB7 or mono trials will be much better. I liked the XTR level on my old bb7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mysterious leemur Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Avids are very good brakes I must say , my friends bb7 is the most powerful front brake I have ever used but personally I have never been on a bike that felt nice to ride using a rear cable disk , it just doesn't feel right. Personally I would get some trial zones or tech trials or a mixture. I really liked having the adjustability of the tech trial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike_dummie Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 If you've got money to burn and and want a light brake have you considered a formula one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROYston Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 If you've got money to burn and and want a light brake have you considered a formula one? PCB Pancake brake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 avid fr5 lever, with bb5 calliper, and linear slick cable. ultimate cable brick wall brakes. for added effect use a 203 rotor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 BB7's with SD7 levers win my vote. £18 for a pair of levers, and they're super comfy, too. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=22387 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Definately recommend a BB7 up front but the length of the cable and outer on the rear just makes them feel awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 I ran dual BB7's on my hydroxx a few years ago, did the job but wasnt fantastic as above posted the rear cable is so long it feels a bit naff(er). They will do the job though, don't be put off by this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howvard Posted July 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Does anyone also have any views on the Echo tr disc brakes? Thanks for the BB7 advice, they may still be an option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza pro series guy Posted July 28, 2012 Report Share Posted July 28, 2012 Does anyone also have any views on the Echo tr disc brakes? They leak. All the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 get a set of shimano deore 2012 disc's, they need a little grease on the rear of the pad to stop the horrible noise they make when the pads move, but they work awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) They leak. All the time. no they don't, we'll mine doesn't anyway. bite and hold is amazing, I run a 180mm rotor on mine, and the lever shape is perfect for me. better than any hope I've had. as I said before, proper brick wall brakes Edited July 29, 2012 by bing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howvard Posted July 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) get a set of shimano deore 2012 disc's, they need a little grease on the rear of the pad to stop the horrible noise they make when the pads move, but they work awesome! I was gunna ask what you thought of them mate. I know you didn't use them for all that long... but you reckon there okay. (there so cheap so a good buy i guess) I've been thinking of buying the deores and doing some changing around, ending up with the deores on my xc race bike and a set of Hayes Stroker trail brakes on the Rockman!! Think this is what im gunna do. So i'll let you know how it all goes And expect a build thread of this bike soon! Edited July 29, 2012 by howvard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted July 29, 2012 Report Share Posted July 29, 2012 I was gunna ask what you thought of them mate. I know you didn't use them for all that long... but you reckon there okay. (there so cheap so a good buy i guess) I've been thinking of buying the deores and doing some changing around, ending up with the deores on my xc race bike and a set of Hayes Stroker trail brakes on the Rockman!! Think this is what im gunna do. So i'll let you know how it all goes And expect a build thread of this bike soon! t i still have the front on, the only reason i didn't used the rear for long, was because the disc hit the frame on my limey frame, and it did my tits in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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