Avid BB7 Road Disc Brake

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Top Features:

  • Weight: 329 grams (160mm rotor; front post mount)
  • Caliper Design: Mechanical, Forged 2-piece Aluminium
  • Finish: Platinum
  • Rotor: G2 CleanSweep 160mm, 185mm, 203mm
  • Pad: Sintered
  • Adjustment: Dual Knob Pad Adjustment, Tri-Align Caliper Positioning
  • Technology Highlight(s): Tri-Align Caliper Positioning System
  • Compatibility: Road style levers

Product Data

  • Brake Type: Cable Disc Brake
  • Commuter: Yes
  • Touring: Yes
  • Cyclocross: Yes
  • Time Trial: Yes
  • Road: Yes

Description

Tri-Align™ Caliper Positioning System

Another original Avid technology making your life better—there’s never been an easier brake to install and adjust. With Avid’s Tri-Align Caliper Positioning System™, aligning the caliper to the rotor literally takes seconds. Just loosen the CPS™ bolts a little, and then squeeze the brake lever while re-tightening the bolts. Perfect caliper alignment—just like that.

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Customer Reviews

Avid BB7 Road Disc Brake is rated 4.2 out of 5 by 12.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic and reliable I bought a pair of these for my winter/commuter bike and set them up with 160mm cleansweep rotors. Setup was quick and easy, centering took about 5 minutes (wind in the pads evenly until they're clamped on the disc, undo the bolts holding the caliper on, do the bolts up again, wind the pads back out until they stop rubbing on the disc).Each pad can be dialed in by hand so they're easy to adjust. In use they're great. Even with the stock pads they're powerful enough for 2-finger braking 99% of the time, and modulation is good enough to really use the power that's available. They occasionally squeak in pouring rain but otherwise they've been pretty much silent over the last 5000km. They're still running the original pads and still work a treat! Its worth noting that they should be paired with good cables (decent shimano or Jagwire) to avoid the dreaded! Pros: they're powerful, easy to use, and haven't needed any adjusting in over 5000km besides one click inward on the front pads. Cons: they're a bit heavy and not the prettiest things ever.
Date published: 2019-11-15
Rated 2 out of 5 by from let's be honest, these have had their day there are much better brakes on the market for not much more money, so don't bother
Date published: 2017-03-07
Rated 4 out of 5 by from A step up from stock Replaced my Tektro Lyra (which were the bane of my life) with these. Still need adjusting once a month or so and a mechanic recommended replacing the brake pads after only 6 months (they are sintered) so aren't hassle free, but adjustment is relatively easy with all the various bolts and dials and they're coping well with winter commuting. Can be a bit noisy, particularly after a cold night in the garage (don't think my neighbours like them) but are good stoppers with decent feel and are the best cable actuated brakes I've found. Hydraulics still rule, but given the price these will stay with me until they fall apart.
Date published: 2017-02-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Smooooth Fitted these as an upgrade from my BB5 brakes, so the included rotor is redundant. I fitted them individually so that I could make an easier comparison between old and new. They are more powerful but not hugely so. The most noticeable thing is the smoothness. The vibration and juddering that I used to have was gone. My brakes are more consistent now and I can be more confident about stopping without skidding. The fitting instructions are a bit random and different to their You Tube video. All you need to know is that they are propositioned and need minimal adjustment. Just remove you old ones, cut off the cable end, position the new ones with the screws barely finger tight, and hook up the cable. Then use a rubber band to hold the brake on gently. This sets the caliper in the right place. Torque the bolts down. Then go run them in
Date published: 2016-08-30
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Q & A

Front Brake

You only appear to have the rear brake options - can the same be used as a front brake as well - ie purchase 2 for a front / rear set?
Asked by: JamesWC
The 160 also comes with an adapter to run as afron brake. The 140 can only be run as a rear.
Answered by: ChrisBorneo
Date published: 2014-01-19

and the rotor?

Asked by: SteveMelb
I can confirm that this does come with the G2 CleanSweep rotors, I hope this helps.
Answered by: wigglegrant
Date published: 2013-10-23

What is included in the Avid BB7 Road Disc Brake package?

Is the rotor included? Is this just a front brake, or is it a pair of front and rear brakes?
Asked by: claire9823
One caliper is supplied with a G2 rotor, inline adjuster and mounting hardware.
Answered by: ChrisBorneo
Date published: 2015-08-27

canondale bad boy

I want to run these brake calipers on a canondale bad boy 9, 2012 with shimano 105 sti levers. is it best to get avid bb7 or avid bb5? and should I get road or MTB versions?
Asked by: chase3
As you are using Shimano 105 STI levers, you will require the road versions of these brakes. With regard to BB7 or BB5 options, the BB7's are largely considered to be the best cable actuated disc brakes on the market so if you are looking for ultimate performance, these should be your best option.
Answered by: WiggleJoe
Date published: 2014-01-02

I am looking to upgrade from a bb5 to bb7. Will the existing 160 mm bb5 mounts and rotor fit the bb7 if the 160mm bb7 is out of stock?

Asked by: Marksportiver
The mounts and rotors are compatible between BB5 and BB7.
Answered by: WiggleKris
Date published: 2015-01-27

is it just the rotor that is different between the 160mm and the 140mm

Asked by: lymer
I can confirm the only difference is the size of the rotor
Answered by: WiggleChris
Date published: 2015-06-05

Will Avid BB7 fit 2011 Croix de Fer

Would the Avid BB7 be a straight replacement for the O.E. Shimano BR-R505 brake calipers that were fitted to the 2011 model Croix de Fer? Would I need to change the rotors if they were?
Asked by: dobinsman
These will indeed be compatible, though you will not need to change the rotors.
Answered by: Leftleg
Date published: 2014-08-18

2015 Cannondale Synapse

Will these fit a 2015 Cannondale Synapse (currently got the standard Promax brakes/discs I believe)
Asked by: leeh1986
I can confirm that these will fit your frame. I hope this helps,.
Answered by: wigglegrant
Date published: 2017-12-21

Avid bb7 which one for fitting on a hybrid mtb or road model

To replace bb5
Asked by: Serve
Road version for STI brake levers, mtb version for flat bar (mtb style) brake levers.
Answered by: Morgothic
Date published: 2015-04-26

Avid BB7

Will this fit to my Btwin Rockrider 8.1 (2014) disc brake type. My hydraulic brake is leaking. Can Avid BB7 be the right replacement? Does the price include front and back brakes? Do I need anything else?
Asked by: Newcyclist64
this would work but the price is for the brake caliper and disc rotor only. You'd also need to get the lever and cables to fit it to the bike.
Answered by: WiggleAndyE
Date published: 2016-11-01
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