Originally Posted by
Jinker
That being said, from what I've read, *good* cable operated disks (IE: Avid BB7s) work pretty darn well. Sure you have to use the barrel adjuster as the pad wears, and have to take care of the brake cables (keep 'em clean), but those don't sound like deal breakers to me.
Actually, the Avid BB7s have dial knobs for brake pad adjustment for both sides. You don't have to use the barrel adjuster.
And yes, they work great. IIRC they performed better than several hydraulic disc brakes in some test that I read about. (sorry, don't have the link right now...)