Originally Posted by
spare_wheel
the only reason bb7s have a following is because at one time they were the only functional disc brake with brifter compatibility. while i am sure crappy no-name hydraulics exist, imo, even bottom end shimano, avid, or hayes hydraulics are simply on another level. heck, the new shimano slx is far better than my old 765s.
OHH, I get it -- because other brakes are better, BB7's are crap, and are resting on old laurels. Bullpucky.
Avid's Elixir line has shown some serious issues with reliability; some have been traced to a bad rotor, but others are simply erratic quality. I've looked hard at the Codes, Code R's, Saints, and Hope M4's, but I'm still on BB7's. Near-effortless 1- OR 2-finger stopping, rare maintenance needs, even rarer noises. Right now, the only shortfall I have with them is the absence of ceramic pads, since I wore the last set out. But I have a line on more.
Like what you like, use what you use, have whatever OPINION you like; just keep it real.