Originally Posted by
krashtest
Does anyone have any recommendations on a decent upgrade that requires minimal servicing? I was looking at the Avid BB5/5 or perhaps the 7 series though I'm not sure if the extra dough is worth it.
Buy the BB7s oven the 5s if you can. Having an adjustment knob on both sides rather than just on one makes installation and ongoing adjustment super easy. As well, the pads on the 7s are at least twice the surface area.
FWIW, I like Shimano a lot for hydros. My friends and I run -- between us -- Zee, Deore, and XT. Good value for the money. Easy installations. Easy to bleed.