Mechanical disc brakes

[IDB1]

how effective are they in general?

I accept that hydraulic will be better (probably), but are the mech ones ok?

Compared to, say, V-brakes?

 

[legrandefromage]

If set up correctly and with decent pads, they are perfectly acceptable and are easier to faff with than hydraulics.

I'll get this in before I get beat over the head with a spoon

 

[IDB1]

I'll get this in before I get beat over the head with a spoon

Good news on the brakes though.. I don't have a requirement for vast stopping power and also don't really fancy having to mess with brake fluid..

 

[was8v]

The Avid BB7 mechanical disc brakes are easily as good as any hydraulic with the same disc size.

Only prob is the cables get much in them like any cables and work less well over time as the friction builds / need adjustment as cable stretches etc.

 

[IDB1]

Do they work off the same lever/cable as V's??

 

[legrandefromage]

Do they work off the same lever/cable as V's??

yes

 

[IDB1]

Brilliant.. thanks chaps..

Got a Shimano one coming for a front only setup using that wheel I'm getting from you lgf.. I think :roll:

 

[legrandefromage]

Brilliant.. thanks chaps..

Got a Shimano one coming for a front only setup using that wheel I'm getting from you lgf.. I think :roll:

:roll: as in 'if it ever arrives' or :roll: 'if everything that I've bought for this ******* wheel ******* well better fit or else'?

 

[IDB1]

Brilliant.. thanks chaps..

Got a Shimano one coming for a front only setup using that wheel I'm getting from you lgf.. I think :roll:

:roll: as in 'if it ever arrives' or :roll: 'if everything that I've bought for this **** wheel **** well better fit or else'?

No me ol' china, the :roll: was because I got this curse of making plans and changing - them sometimes even before the kit arrives

It'll get here when it gets here.. you said it'd take a while and I'm happy with that

 

[cchris2lou]

Shimano Deore mechanical are not that good compared to V s , but BB7 are just excellent .