Originally Posted by
Mr. Underbridge
The advantage of cantis is you can maintain them very easily and with tools you should have available during rides. The downside is that you'll probably spend a fair amount of time doing so.
What tools do you need to maintain BB7 brakes? I can make every possible adjustment to my BB5s with my fingers and a 5 mm allen key.
Continuing the threadjack: How long do the pads last on BB7s? My first set of BB5 pads was worn out (both front and rear) after about 2000 miles. As nobody but Avid seems to make pads for the BB5 ($20/pair at the LBS), this will be an expensive trend if it continues and I'm considering a BB7 upgrade.