Brakes/Levers/Pads

This upgraded version of the BB7 has a durable anodized finish and stainless steel hardware. - For use with short cable-pull levers - Pad retraction and spring tension are adjustable - Due to the shape of the brake pad installation tabs, this model is not compatible with Centerlock or HSX rotors - Includes steel-backed organic pads - Caliper has 74mm mounting bolt spacing; mounting adaptors are sold separately - Brake Caliper Type: Post Mount - Brake Lever Actuation: Short Pull - Rotor Included: No - Weight: 204 g

For the stop/start world of cyclocross, Avid makes the inimitable Shorty Ultimate Rim Brake. The ideal balance of power, control and weight, the Ultimates are the choice of pro crossers across the globe. They offer an open design that clears mud quickly while also dishing out serious stopping power and modulation. Just a twist of the in-line cable adjustment knob lets you dial in cable tension, and you can choose between a wide or narrow stance for increased mud clearance or power. And, the Shorty uses standard road cartridge pads for easy maintenance.

Sleek, stylish, and powerful, Avid's BB7 S Mechanical Disc Brake is right at home on any disc-brake compatible road or 'cross bike. Used with your road-style, drop bar levers, it provides precision actuation as well as tool-free pad wear adjustment and replacement. Avid's ingenious Tri-Align caliper-positioning system perfectly aligns the pads parallel to the rotor in seconds for powerful braking with positive modulation in all conditions. It also includes an HS1 rotor for solid stopping power.

When Avid began developing XX, they were looking to create the lightest, most precise and technically advanced components possible, and boy have they delivered! The XX Hydraulic Disc Brake offers superb modulation and heaps of power in a feathery light package. Every detail of this beauty, from the carbon lever to the forged magnesium caliper and titanium bolts, has been intricately designed to enhance control. For even more control, Avid's Deep Stroke Modulation, Power Reserve geometry and adjustable lever reach means you can dial in the XX to work perfectly with your hand. What's more, it comes complete with Avid's HSX rotor, mounting bracket and organic pads for powerful braking, easy installation and smooth modulation.