Avid BB7 Disc Brake MTN w/ 160mm G2 At Tree Fort Bikes

answered by: jrichard

Yes, they include pads, rotor, mounting bolts and adapters.

asked by: A Visitor

These used to cost $45. Why do the now cost $77?

answered by: jrichard

The cost of materials and products has been steadily increasing. As of the posting of this question, the price listed is the MSRP provided to us by Sram.

asked by: A Visitor

Can I use this caliper with my existing Avid Juicy 5 levers?

answered by: jrichard

No, the Juicy brakes are a hydraulic system where the BB7 is a cable actuated brake. You need a mechanical lever such as the Avid FR-5 levers.

asked by: A Visitor

What model year is this?

answered by: bkearns

What we order from Avid is the most current model.

asked by: A Visitor

Do these brakes come with G2 rotors or Roundagon rotors?

answered by: smulder

They come with the G2 Rotor

asked by: A Visitor

Does this come with a cable and lever?

answered by: agerweck

No, The componenet is sold only with Caliper and rotor only.

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reviews of this product

Just The Dirt

5 GEARS
5 reviews

LIKES
Easy Set-Up (3)
Awesome Power (3)
Amazing Modulation (2)
easy to maintain (1)

DISLIKES

WORKS FOR
Aggressive Trail (3)
All Mountain (2)

5
GEARS

reviewed by: firefox90

October 30, 2010

Bought these because I had to upgrade to disc brakes for a new wheel set. Came from a fresh set of Koolstop pads that worked great.

The modulation and consistency (not having to worry about debris on the rim) on these are much better. They make taking the wheels on and off much easier as well. I would say the power is as good or better than the fresh Koolstop pads. I would definitely say they are a worthwhile investment.

The only problem I had was mounting the rear caliper. In the directions, they show the mounting bracket with the label (160R->) on the outside of the bike. If you mount it like this, the caliper rubs on the outer edge of the disc. You must flip the bracket so the label faces towards the wheel.

Yes, I would recomend this to a friend.

Works For: Aggressive Trail

5
GEARS

reviewed by: binausic

March 20, 2011

I love these brakes. I have these on my snow bike and would reccomend these brakes to anyone. I also use Juicy 7's on my niner set up and have to say the the BB7's are a nice, no hassle, easy to set up mechanical disc brake.

Yes, I would recomend this to a friend.

Likes: Awesome Power, Easy Set-Up

Works For: All Mountain, Aggressive Trail

5
GEARS

reviewed by: A Visitor

May 16, 2011

Great brakes! I have had bleeding hydraulics 50 miles from civilization, never again with my BB7s! Work as well as any hydraulic I have used but a lot less maintenance and just a little weight penalty.

Yes, I would recomend this to a friend.

Likes: Easy Set-Up, Awesome Power, Amazing Modulation

Works For: All Mountain, Aggressive Trail

5
GEARS

reviewed by: turtleink

May 16, 2011

What more is there to tell about these brakes? Every review you read sums up the quality, precision, and power almost perfectly.. Excellent product!

The only thing that I would suggest if you are upgrading to the BB7's is to go with a 185/160 combination for the rotors.. And dont forget to pair these with a complimenting set of brake levers such as the Avid speed dials or the Cane Creek Cirect Curves..

Summed up: Simply just can not go wrong with these..

Yes, I would recomend this to a friend.

5
GEARS

reviewed by: hlellelid

June 19, 2011

To be fair, I have never owned a bike with hydraulic brakes; however, I have ridden a few and can say that there's nothing substantially better about the feel or performance of the hydraulics I have tried over the BB7. Brake feel is fantastic (when you use good housing!) and they stop with urgency. I use these on my XC hardtail and full-suspension bikes for weekend riding and amateur XC racing and see no reason to use anything else.