Description

SRAM BB5 Road Mechanical Disc Brake – Powerful, All-Weather Control for Road & Cyclocross
Attributes: Disc Brake, Road Cycling, Tweezers
Disc brakes aren’t just for mountain bikes any more. One ride with the smooth, powerful BB5 Road and you’ll know the confidence and control that disc brakes bring to your road riding adventures. The SRAM BB5 Road mechanical disc brake is engineered to deliver that exact experience, bringing dependable, high-performance braking to a wider world of cycling. This system is the benchmark for mechanical disc brakes, offering a significant upgrade in power, modulation, and all-weather reliability over traditional rim brakes.
Unleash superior stopping power and nuanced control on every ride, whether you´re navigating wet city streets, dusty gravel paths, or challenging cyclocross courses. Unlike traditional brakes that can fade in the rain, the BB5 offers consistent, predictable performance regardless of the conditions, giving you the confidence to push your limits and descend with certainty. Built on a proven mechanical platform, these brakes provide straightforward reliability and field-serviceability that touring cyclists and daily commuters can depend on.
The robust Monoblok caliper design ensures stiffness and consistent performance, translating your lever pull directly into powerful braking force without flex or hesitation. Achieve your perfect brake feel with the simple inboard knob pad adjustment. This brilliant tool-free feature allows you to dial in pad contact with tweezer-like precision, easily compensating for pad wear on the fly without ever reaching for your multi-tool. Installation and setup are incredibly straightforward thanks to revolutionary Avid technology. Paired with the renowned G2 CleanSweep rotor design, you´ll experience smooth, quiet, and shudder-free braking. The rotor´s profile is optimized for excellent heat dissipation and clearing debris, ensuring peak performance on long descents and in muddy conditions. A sleek Platinum finish not only looks professional but also provides a durable layer of protection against the elements, ensuring your brakes look as good as they perform for miles to come.
Whether you´re upgrading your road bike, building a dedicated cyclocross machine, or creating the ultimate urban commuter, the SRAM BB5 Road Disc Brake provides the power, control, and reliability you demand. Elevate your ride and brake with absolute confidence.
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Specifications:
– Weight: 335 grams (160mm rotor; front post mount)
– Caliper Design: Mechanical, Monoblok
– Finish: Platinum
– Rotor: G2 CleanSweep 160mm/180mm/200mm
– Pad: Sintered
– Adjustment: Inboard Knob Pad Adjustment, Tri-Align Caliper Positioning
– Compatibility: Road style levers
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Technology:
Tri-Align™ Caliper Positioning System™:
Another original Avid technology making your life better—there’s never been an easier brake to install and adjust. With Avid’s Tri-Align™Caliper Positioning System™, aligning the caliper to the rotor literally takes seconds. Just loosen the CPS™ bolts a little, and then squeeze the brake lever while re-tightening the bolts. Perfect caliper alignment—just like that