Originally Posted by
rdtompki
Disc brake threads usually elicit comments regarding the maintainability (or lack thereof) of disc brakes. Maybe they require a bit more than V-brakes, but with any practice you can loosen the holding bolts, reset the caliper location with the inner pad, clamp with the outer pad, tighten bolts and back pads off in max 3-4 minutes. Assuming the rotor is true the result lever travel, brake feel and performance (assuming clean rotor and good pads) should be excellent. Noise seems to be hit or miss, but our Shimano ICE with metallic pads (not Avid) is quiet.
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I find alignment and adjustment of the BB7 disc brakes to be very easy and fast. It is an adjustment easy to make on the road if needed. I think most folks that own these brakes don't take the time to read the owner's manual on installation, set-up, and maintenance.