Brake Upgrade Suggestions
03-25-11, 12:29 PM
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Brake Upgrade Suggestions
I am looking to upgrade the BB5's on my Rockhopper to something a little better. Of the 3 below, which would you pick?
Avid BB7's
Formula ORO K18's
Magura Louise
Thanks.
Avid BB7's
Formula ORO K18's
Magura Louise
Thanks.
03-25-11, 12:58 PM
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03-25-11, 01:14 PM
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The Avid Code 5 2010 are good with 185mm that you can get for £100.
I got them the other day and I'm 17st and the stopping power is good.
I got them the other day and I'm 17st and the stopping power is good.
03-25-11, 01:35 PM
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you could save alot of money by just getting the bb7 calipers and keeping the rest of your setup.. id stick with mechs, and im not just as fanboy, i run hydros and wish i had bb7s
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Of the three, Hayes Strokers - - hands down.
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