Avid BB5 MTB Ball Bearing Bicycle Disc Brake (160mm, Black, Front or Rear)

by Avid

Product Features

• Brake Lever Actuation: Long Pull, Brake Usage F/R: Front,Rear, Brake Usage F/R: Rear,Front, Caliper Color: Satin Black
• Caliper Type: 74mm Post Mount, Caliper/Adapter: 74mm/51mm, Disc Mount Type: 51mm I.S. Front,51mm I.S. Rear
• Hub/Brake Compatibility: 6-Bolt Disc, Hydraulic Hose Length: Not Included
• Kit: front or rear, Rotor: 160mm, Rotor Size: 160mm, Weight: 335g

Product Description

Mtn version for use with linear-pull brake levers (sold separately). Tri-Align Caliper Positioning System (CPS) for caliper/rotor alignment. Monoblok 1-piece caliper with Ball-Bearing cam mechanism . Addition of barrel-style pad/cable-tension adjuster at housing stop. Inboard pad adjuster knob and pad retraction for drag free setup . Tool-free pad adjustment and replacement (unique pad for BB-5). Includes: post mount (74mm) caliper with International-Standard (51mm) fork and frame adapter, Roundagon 6-bolt/44mm-BCD 160mm rotor, and BB-5 specific disc pads. Updated kitting fits front or rear applications (sold individually). Features: Monoblok caliper design allows inboard knob adjustment only Randagon rotors specifically designed for BB5

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001E0TWX6
• Item model number: 00.5015.547.000
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #212,527 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Avid BB 5 review, December 21, 2009

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Jose Ayala (Tampa, Florida, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Avid BB5 MTB Ball Bearing Bicycle Disc Brake (160mm, Black, Front or Rear) (Sports)

I bought a set of these items for a mtb bike I was putting together. They are excellent, great braking power and good in any occasion. The only thing is to make sure you follow their instructions so the disk is aligned correctly.

Good stuff.