Avid BB5 Road Disc Brake

Avid BB5 Road Disc Brake Review

Avid BB5 Road Disc Brake Feature

• Designed for use with standard cantilever or road brake levers
• Tool-free pad replacement
• Melt forged body and one inboard pad adjustment knob
• Putting entry level at a whole new level
• 335 grams (caliper and 160mm rotor)

Even the most dedicated 'cross riders grow tired of battling shuddering forks and the questionable late-season reliability that canti brakes offer. Regain your at-speed cornering confidence thanks to the smooth stopping power of the Avid BB5 Road Disc Brakes. The BB5 Road brakes are designed with short-pull levers in mind, so whether you're running STI, DoubleTap, or Ergolevers, you'll get great modulation and power.

Product Features

• Material: forged aluminum
• Type:
• Mount Type: post
• Rotor Size: 160 mm, 185 mm, 203 mm
• Weight: (160mm rotor; front post mount) 335 g
• Recommended Use: touring, commuting, cyclocross
• Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years