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(More customer reviews)This brake is for a limited audience: Road levers with disc brakes. The cable pull on road levers require a special disc brake caliper. As far as I know the Avid BB5 and BB7 road are the only options. Just to be clear for anyone looking at this item - it is for use with road brake levers not mountain brake levers.
These are super simple to install and setup. It has adjustments for both the inner (stationary) and outer (moving) pad. The alignment is practically automatic - just follow the instructions. Another advantage is that the pads for these are easier to find than the BB5.
It's very nice to have the extra stopping power and smoother modulation on a loaded touring bike. I recommend anyone shopping for a new commuter or long distance tourer consider a frame, fork, and wheels that can use disc brakes.
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The Avid Road Mechanical Disc Brake Caliper is designed to be used with drop bar brake levers. Includes caliper and rotor, levers sold separately.*Rotor fits 6-hole bolt hubs*Both road and mountain Ball Bearing Disc Brakes are cable actuated*Caliper Positioning System aligns brakes perfectly with the rotor*Complete pad retraction and micro-adjust spring tension*Calipers are 74mm and include adapters for 51mm International Standard brake mounts*Speed Dial Pad knobs allow for quick and easy brake pad adjustments*Designed to be used with drop bar brake levers. Item Specifications; Weight:329g; Brake Usage F/R:Rear,Front; Hub/Brake Compatibility:6-Bolt Disc; Brake Type:Disc; Brake Lever Actuation:Short Pull; Rotor Size:160mm; Caliper Type:74mm Post Mount; Brake Lever Use:Left,Right; Hydraulic Hose Length:Not Included; . Item Specifications- Caliper; Brake Usage F/R:Rear,Front; Hub/Brake Compatibility:6-Bolt Disc; Brake Type:Disc; Brake Lever Actuation:Long Pull; Brake Lever Use:Left,Right; . Item Specifications- Lever; Intended Use:Road; Brake Lever Actuation:Long Pull; Brake Lever Use:Right,Left;
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