The BB5 offers our Tri-Align Caliper Positioning System, tool-free pad replacement, a melt-forged body and an inboard pad adjustment knob. One try and you’ll wonder if the BB5s are really entry-level brakes.
Weight 335 grams (160mm rotor; front post mount)
Caliper Design Mechanical, Monoblok
Finish Satin Black
Rotor G2 CleanSweep 160mm, 185mm, 203mm
Pad Sintered
Adjustment Inboard Knob Pad Adjustment, Tri-Align Caliper Positioning
Tri-Align™ Caliper Positioning System™Another original Avid technology making your life better—there’s never been an easier brake to install and adjust. With Avid’s Tri-Align™Caliper Positioning System™, aligning the caliper to the rotor literally takes seconds. Just loosen the CPS™ bolts a little, and then squeeze the brake lever while re-tightening the bolts. Perfect caliper alignment—just like that.