Q on avid brake models

Looking for a set on Ebay. The way I understand it (and according to the
Avid website), the adjustable-dial calipers model is the BB7s. The
"self-adjusting" model is the cheaper BB5. I own a set of "adjustable
caliper" version from a couple of years back. I believe they were BB7's
back then too?

One seller had a new set advertised as BBDBs, which I assumed was the
generic "Ball bearing disc brake" style of caliper. The pics were of the
boxes only, so way to see any specific model ID. When I asked him if they
were BB5 or BB7, he replied "neither, they are BBDB".

Am I missing something? Is there another style of Avid mech out there?
Inquiring (and purchasing) minds want to know.

Thanks
Gary

GWood wrote:
Looking for a set on Ebay. The way I understand it (and according to the
Avid website), the adjustable-dial calipers model is the BB7s. The
"self-adjusting" model is the cheaper BB5. I own a set of "adjustable
caliper" version from a couple of years back. I believe they were BB7's
back then too?

One seller had a new set advertised as BBDBs, which I assumed was the
generic "Ball bearing disc brake" style of caliper. The pics were of the
boxes only, so way to see any specific model ID. When I asked him if they
were BB5 or BB7, he replied "neither, they are BBDB".

Am I missing something? Is there another style of Avid mech out there?
Inquiring (and purchasing) minds want to know.

Thanks
Gary




Get the BB7's. The price difference is not worth it and the adjustments
help in times of bent rotors (Who me? Nah, I've never bent a rotor).

--
o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o
www.schnauzers.ws

Thanks, and I agree.

However, looking to find out if there is yet another model out there called
BBDB, or is this seller blowing smoke and trying to sell BB5s at BB7 prices?

"Ride-A-Lot" wrote in message
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Get the BB7's. The price difference is not worth it and the adjustments
help in times of bent rotors (Who me? Nah, I've never bent a rotor).

I think the current BB7 was called the BBDB B4 they introduced the BB5. They
have BBDB installation guidelines from 2002 in the Avid tech section at
http://www.sram.com/en/service/avid/...D=1&subcatID=1


"GWood" wrote in message
...

However, looking to find out if there is yet another model out there
called
BBDB, or is this seller blowing smoke and trying to sell BB5s at BB7
prices?


I think the current BB7 was called the BBDB B4 they introduced the BB5. They
have BBDB installation guidelines from 2002 in the Avid tech section at
http://www.sram.com/en/service/avid/...D=1&subcatID=1

Advice on Ebay from Usenet - caveat emptor^2! Dave D

"GWood" wrote in message
...
Looking for a set on Ebay. The way I understand it (and according to the
Avid website), the adjustable-dial calipers model is the BB7s. The
"self-adjusting" model is the cheaper BB5. I own a set of "adjustable
caliper" version from a couple of years back. I believe they were BB7's
back then too?

One seller had a new set advertised as BBDBs, which I assumed was the
generic "Ball bearing disc brake" style of caliper. The pics were of the
boxes only, so way to see any specific model ID. When I asked him if they
were BB5 or BB7, he replied "neither, they are BBDB".

Am I missing something? Is there another style of Avid mech out there?
Inquiring (and purchasing) minds want to know.

Thanks
Gary

Do yourself a favour. Don't get the Avid mechanical (ball bearing) disc
brakes. We've had nothing but problems with them (brakes that disintegrate,
brakes that won't adjust, etc.). We are slowly converting all our bikes to
hydro brakes (Shimano XT, Avid Juicy's). Pricepoint has Juicy 5's on sale:
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/137...Disc-Brake.htm

- CA-G

Can-Am Girls Kick Ass!

Thanks Carla

I appreciate the advice, but interestingly enough, I own the BB7s and have
been very happy with them. Probably I don't log the miles (and conditions)
so far my 1.5 year old set has performed admirably - inexpensive, easily
adjusted when required, good stopping power.

I didn't want to get into the extra considerations of hydros over mechs,
hence my questions about the "BB" series. But certainly I'll consider any
Juicy's that come up if I can find them close to a mech price.

Cheers
Gary

"Carla A-G" wrote in message
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"GWood" wrote in message
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Do yourself a favour. Don't get the Avid mechanical (ball bearing) disc
brakes. We've had nothing but problems with them (brakes that
disintegrate,
brakes that won't adjust, etc.). We are slowly converting all our bikes to
hydro brakes (Shimano XT, Avid Juicy's). Pricepoint has Juicy 5's on sale:

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/137...Disc-Brake.htm

- CA-G

Can-Am Girls Kick Ass!

Carla A-G wrote:
"GWood" wrote in message
...
Looking for a set on Ebay. The way I understand it (and according
to the Avid website), the adjustable-dial calipers model is the
BB7s. The "self-adjusting" model is the cheaper BB5. I own a set
of "adjustable caliper" version from a couple of years back. I
believe they were BB7's back then too?

One seller had a new set advertised as BBDBs, which I assumed was the
generic "Ball bearing disc brake" style of caliper. The pics were
of the boxes only, so way to see any specific model ID. When I asked
him if they were BB5 or BB7, he replied "neither, they are BBDB".

Am I missing something? Is there another style of Avid mech out
there? Inquiring (and purchasing) minds want to know.

Thanks
Gary

Do yourself a favour. Don't get the Avid mechanical (ball bearing)
disc brakes. We've had nothing but problems with them (brakes that
disintegrate, brakes that won't adjust, etc.). We are slowly
converting all our bikes to hydro brakes (Shimano XT, Avid Juicy's).
Pricepoint has Juicy 5's on sale:
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/137...Disc-Brake.htm

Can you elaborate? We love Avid mechs at our shop *because* they're so easy
to setup and adjust.

--
Phil, Squid-in-Training