Originally Posted by
dminor
I would at least consider 203s for that rider weight and load. BB7s aren't that awesome to where they could not benefit from the extra leverage (esp on a 29er) and heat dissipation.
True. My main thought was to have the same rotor size front and rear, and spare pads.
I ran BB7's for many years before going hydro, and taking the time to do a good setup with quality cable and housing is well worth it.