All Discussions Tagged 'brakes' - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T20:34:29Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/group/cxdisc/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=brakes&feed=yes&xn_auth=noUpgrade to BB7?tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-01-12:1198434:Topic:1240532012-01-12T08:24:14.883ZLoy Donaldsonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/LoyDonaldson
I have a 2012 Specialized Tricross Elite Disc on layaway at my LBS. The bike comes with Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes, but I've recently read a lot of horror stories about BB5's (adjustment issues, dramatically short pad life, brakes going out on steep decents etc). Should I have my LBS upgrade it to BB7 before I even bring it home, or is this an older model BB5 issue I shouldn't be worried about?
I have a 2012 Specialized Tricross Elite Disc on layaway at my LBS. The bike comes with Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes, but I've recently read a lot of horror stories about BB5's (adjustment issues, dramatically short pad life, brakes going out on steep decents etc). Should I have my LBS upgrade it to BB7 before I even bring it home, or is this an older model BB5 issue I shouldn't be worried about?