Juicy Seven solves the problem of uneven lever engagement, and many other problems you didn’t even know. Tri-Align caliper positioning system, a rotor a ninja would use, the best caliper design in the business, foolproof lever adjustment & switch hitter l
Submitted by seven71 - 8/11/2009 7:45:27 AM
Pros:
stops are quick
Cons:
ringing and now shuddering overall - noisey.
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
i got these brakes with my bike - did not choose them - after a wet ride - its being ringing from the front rotor and shuddering from the back.. avid has not put the time in these brakes - nore the support either. nothing on their web site on how to fix these problems. do not buy!!
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by HrdqrHrd-tailer aka Joseph - 11/4/2007 9:21:48 AM
Pros:
Incredible stopping power! where broken in on the first hard downhill just about. Ease of installation is great.
Cons:
None to this point...
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
Love the damn things. Please note that i have a 27lb hard tail with 200mm frnt and 185mm rear discs. I am a big dude but i think alot of guys are overloading their brakes causing squealing, loss of braking power, etc. I recomend at least 185mm disks if your gonna bother uprgading.., i also found that my much bigger juicy seven system are lighter than my mech brakes.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Joey - 10/12/2007 8:23:53 AM
Pros:
Don't leak.... yet.
Cons:
Noisy, vibrate, shudder, squeal, poor stopping, brake pad contact adjustment over-rated and too expensive.
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
Shame on you Avid design and release engineers! Didn't you field test these things? Do you test you’re purchased components independently and not in system? My rear brakes absolutely suck and I blame you! I've ridden a dozen different bicycles with disk brake systems and never have I been so disappointed. You really need to recall this product! There are extreme safety implications with these brakes.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by p1 forever - 9/24/2007 4:39:29 PM
Pros:
REALLY REALLY REALLY easy set up. Just bolt them on!! They come pre-bled. So no worrying about spraying stuff everywhere. Very strong after pads break in.
Cons:
None, but it takes a bit long for the pads to break in, but WHO CARES?`
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
ITS OUTRAGEOUS!! YOULL NEVER REGRET. And stay away from Hayes. The fluid it uses corrodes the caliper. That's all i've got to say.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by andrew - 9/2/2007 8:51:46 PM
Pros:
good stopping power under hard breaking easy to install and there pre bleed
Cons:
it took a goo d day to have the pads to break in
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
they are worth the money
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Dave - 8/27/2007 11:31:09 AM
Pros:
None that I can find.
Cons:
Vibration, EXCESSIVE squeeling.
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
You might find that your bike shop is unwilling and/or unable to get these brakes to stop squeeling. Avid instructions are weak at best. How can something so expensive be worth so little? Will most likely find its way into the trashcan. Truly unfortunate.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by XCpilot - 3/6/2007 12:19:31 AM
Pros:
Lever adjustability really ,, thats the only thing that comes to mind
Cons:
the dreaded shudder, sometimes squealing
lack of braking power, $$$
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
to anyone considering buying these ... go magura, shimano or hayes , just something different NOT THESE!!!
Alright for the first coupla weeks, until they go downhill very quickly
Im not sure if i got a pair of lemons but dont get Juicy 7's
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by willy - 3/5/2007 1:46:45 PM
Pros:
never fail perfect on descents as well as climbs
Cons:
could be a nicer could to go with the frame!lol
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
very very good the best brakes ive had so far!
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by DAF - 5/8/2006 4:22:06 PM
Pros:
Good braking power.
Cons:
Pads wear fast. During long descents, heat up of systmes causes brakes to fail... and awful feeling. Pump twice.(if you have time) and you're back on track.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
Used in muddy roads tend to cause some drag in the pad recovery. Disc drags agains pads often
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by MTBNW - 4/10/2006 8:21:02 AM
Pros:
None these things are garbage.
Cons:
Noicy, Vibrate, Squeel. only far modulation. I had to adjust the contact point all the way in to get the same feel that my Shimano 525's have. I took my time breaking them in and only did short easy rides for the first 100 miles. Everytime I take this bike out the brakes get worse and the noice they makes gets even louder. These brakes will ruin any peaceful ride you want to take.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
I have had these brakes for a year and they never performed well. I read all the hype on the Avid website but this things are not worth the money even paying half of the suggested price. I upgraded my second bike to these thing and I have regretted it ever since.
My recommendation is to run away screaming if someone reccomends the Avid Juicy 7.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Al - 10/2/2005 2:23:59 PM
Pros:
Superb feel when working properly
Easy bleeding
Cons:
Shudder, Shudder, Shudder that is impossible to get rid of. It comes back again and again. Read the posts on teh net and beware.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
Don't buy them. If you get the shudder problem you will not enjoy these.
Rating:
Recommendation:
No I would not recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Rob - 7/20/2005 8:13:51 PM
Pros:
I bought my Juicy 7 from blueskycycling.com for half price!!! and yes - they sell separate front and rear, but hurry up. Perfect design and excelent functions (lever set up , on the fly pad adjustment point.....
Cons:
Did not find any yet..
Time Used:
Less Than A Month
Comments:
I did upgrade my V brakes and I am so happy for Avid disc,they work 100% better and did not cost so much (thanks guys).
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Alex - 7/8/2005 11:17:46 AM
Pros:
Very easy to maintain. Never been worried about slowing down from any speed.
Cons:
Just a wee bit expensive
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
They are worth it if you want the reliability and quality.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Glenn - 7/2/2005 3:39:30 PM
Pros:
These brakes are awesome. They allow me to stop on a dime(if i ever needed to)
