Originally Posted by
Andrew R Stewart
What are the rotor diameters?
Mechanical disks are generally far mushier feeling at the lever then well set up rim brakes are. Add in the tandem's aspects and it's no surprise that you end up nearly bottoming out the levers, at least the rear's.
Why the need to retain the BB7s? There are other mechanical disk calipers with very good reps for stiff feel and overall power. Andy
Rotors are 200mm.
It’s not that I love the BB7’s, but it’s a second tandem and I just bought new pads for them. Trying not to over-invest. The bike stops; I guess I am just used to the feel of rim brakes.
Any insight about how the pull would compare between the 105 levers and the current Ultegra ones?