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[Closed] what cables disks for drop bars?

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thinking strongly about putting drops on my bike and wondered about folks choice of cable disk brake. Shimano or Avid?
and whats a BB7 got over a BB5
what levers to use too? are the cane creek leavers just more pimped up Tektro?

manny thanks in advance


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 7:56 pm
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BB7's.
They work betterer than the BB5s and are easier to set up with adjustable pads on both sides.

Cane Creek have a much nicer shaped lever than the Tektro.


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 8:00 pm
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I have both BB5s and 7s, 7 a little nicer but no biggie.

I don't know those levers but Shimano have always been excellent IME.


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 8:03 pm
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cheers guys, what bars do you use?


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 8:19 pm
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Salsa woodchipper.


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 8:20 pm
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For once stu is correct.

He does use them.

So do I...and I like them.


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 8:22 pm
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You feeling alright al?

You don't seem to be as grumpy as normal.


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 8:24 pm
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sorry for the Hijack but Iv'e got these

http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-lyra-cable-disc-brakes-hope-qr-adapters-pics

for using on drops


 
Posted : 18/07/2011 8:26 pm