Avid BB7s - where to buy?

[DCBassman]

Wanting a set of these for the Norco hybrid. They seem to be around £100 a set via Wiggle, CRC etc, or around £55 on ebay. Should I be sceptical of these?

 

[si_c]

I'd save yourself the bother and get a pair of TRP Spyre brakes, they're a dual pivot design unlike the BB7s, are lighter, and provide more control and more predictable stopping power.

 

[vickster]

I'd save yourself the bother and get a pair of TRP Spyre brakes, they're a dual pivot design unlike the BB7s, are lighter, and provide more control and more predictable stopping power.

This. Usually under £100 at Merlin

I wouldn’t buy cheap Far East copies of brakes from eBay. Safety critical equipment

 

[DCBassman]

That's comparable. I didn't even look because i assumed they were way more expensive. Just over the ton with some fresh rotors.
That's what I'll save for!
Thanks.

 

[Elybazza61]

This. Usually under £100 at Merlin

I wouldn’t buy cheap Far East copies of brakes from eBay. Safety critical equipment

What these people said, far superior to BB7's

 

[DCBassman]

Certainly looks like the way to go.

 

[vickster]

Certainly looks like the way to go.

Merlin quite often have a Black Friday sale so keep an eye out (as do other retailers)

Merlin look to be sold out though

Spa have them https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m2b0s102p3577/TRP-Spyre

 

[DCBassman]

I have to sell two other bikes to fund all this, so not happening immediately.