Is there a better cable operated disc brake than the BB7?

[orange71]

If so - what?

 

[Defender]

Re: Is there a better cable operated disc brake than the BB7

If so - what?

Dunno, beats me :!:

 

[the great roberto]

Bb8's

 

[orange71]

*sigh*

 

[kaiser]

Not that I'm aware off, I think it still rules the roost by quite a margin.

 

[orange71]

thanks

 

[Andy B]

Nothing beats a BB7 that I know of for cable discs

Trying a Shimano one at the mo, not as good as I'd hoped yet, maybe more bedding in will help or fresh pads...

I'm on the look out for a BB7 too, are you after a pair or just the one?

 

[orange71]

pair, just the calipers, no need for IS adapters either.

 

[cyfa2809]

why are bb7's rated so highly?
i have a set of bb3's which are ok
what adjustments etc. do the bb7's have?

 

[kaiser]

I believe that both pads on BB7's actuate when you pull the lever rather than just one pad moving and pushing the disc over to meet the other pad. I think this improves set up, feel, clearance and modulation. I've no real experience with cable discs though, simply internet chat I've picked up on. The hydro vs cable topic is a popular one with the BB7 often being cited as almost as good a hydro!