BB5 calliper questi...
 

[Closed] BB5 calliper question.....

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I think i already know the answer but i'll ask anyway......

I recently bought some BB5 callipers but now realise there are road and MTB versions, i have the road versions, the problem is i want to use them on a mountainbike. I'm guessing the difference is the amount of pull a road and mtb brake lever gives you, so am i going to die a horrible death by using these with V-brake levers or has anyone done just this and survived unscathed?

Any input/abuse gratefully received. 😀


 
Posted : 13/05/2012 7:43 am
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I reckon that way round it will work although be alot sharper. Like when you use vbrake levers om cantis - nae modulation


 
Posted : 13/05/2012 7:46 am
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Cheers trail_rat! 😉


 
Posted : 14/05/2012 7:30 pm
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you can buy spare arms on ebay @ ~£10. i'm not sure if you can swap them over...


 
Posted : 14/05/2012 7:32 pm
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You can get flat-bar levers that pull right for road callipers.

So, they'd also pull right for road BB5s.

APF


 
Posted : 14/05/2012 7:43 pm
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I use road BB7s on my ss mudbike - lets me set the pads well away from the disc

Works just fine
Alhough I'm sure the modulation's awful, I'm not endoing down any ramps so fine by me


 
Posted : 14/05/2012 7:46 pm