Mechanical brakes are fully on par with hydralics and Avid makes the best. Mechanical means no lines to bleed.The Caliper Positioning System simplifies pad centering and guarantees optimal stopping power.
Submitted by gigabit - 4/29/2008 7:14:49 PM
Pros:
Excellent stopping power. sturdy and easy to maintain. Very little to no touch once they a re adjusted and the disc is strait.
Cons:
Absoloutly none
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
This is definately you value.. go with it you wont be sorry. I use mine for front stands.. there that strong! No more squeking rim breaks after a mud bath.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Smoke - 8/23/2003 2:23:58 PM
Pros:
Way better than my old v-brakes
Cons:
nothin to complain about
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
Nice upgrade. they have been working very well so far
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Iceman - 5/3/2003 2:02:45 AM
Pros:
Ease of setup, modulation, power, no need to bleed...ever, simple pad replacement
Cons:
I'm at a loss...oh wait, there's no messy brake fluid to get everywhere.
Time Used:
More than 2 years
Comments:
I put my first pair on my xc hardtail, and then last year put another set with 185mm rotors on a freeride/trailbike. This spring I replaced the hydraulic Gustav's (they had seen better days)on my DH race bike with a set of 203mm Avids, and so far no complaints. To put it simply, these brakes work.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by jhc - 9/27/2002 12:54:52 PM
Pros:
what can i say that hasn't been said.
the best mechanical disc brakes ever.
easy setup, maintanance, cost
Cons:
the only bad thing was lack of production last year made them hard to find.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
better than most hydraulics, great price and performance
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Beau - 8/22/2002 1:15:16 AM
Pros:
As a mechanic, I have seen alot of discs come in. the one that holds up the best, and performs the best is definatly the Avid Mech.
Cons:
as with any conversion to disc, you have to buy new hubs, and to get a good, light on, you can run into lack of $
Time Used:
3 Months
Comments:
definatly your best bet for any disc break setup.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by Gary - 8/15/2002 8:19:07 PM
Pros:
much better than v brakes
Cons:
need disc wheels thus making my current wheels worthless. Whatchya gonna do?
Time Used:
6 Months
Comments:
I love these brakes. I rode a bike with V brakes recently and felt out of control.
Rating:
Recommendation:
Yes I would recommend it to a friend
Submitted by T-Roy - 8/15/2002 8:15:52 PM
Pros:
My god these rock. Great modulation, great power, and great price
Cons:
Can be a bit tricky to adjust where they don't rub.
Time Used:
1 Year
Comments:
Simply the best upgrade you can make. If you have tons of cash, go for some Hayes hydraulics but otherwise get these.
