2012 Avid BB5 Disc Brake CalipersG3 rotors FrontRear US $49.35

2011 AVID BB5 Disc Brake160mmHS1 RotorsFront and Rear US $49.95

Avid BB 5 Mechanical Front Rear 160mm Disc Brake US $49.99

Shimano XT V Brake Lever set M770 Avid linear pull V Brake BB5 BB7 FREE SHIP US $49.99

Avid BB5 MTB Ball Bearing Bicycle Disc Brake 160mm US $49.99

Disc Brake Avid BB5 caliper and rotor US $50.00

Avid BB5 brakes are ball bearing disc brakes which are considered to be amongst the top quality entry level brakes on the market at the moment. To buy Avid BB5 disc brakes only costs around $60 but they still have a decent level of braking power as well as a number of features including the companies Tri-Align Caliper Positioning System and a pad replacement that doesn’t require any tools. Pre owned and used Avid BB5 disc brakes can often be found for even cheaper than this.

Avid as a brand is owned by SRAM who are well known across the world for manufacturing high quality bike components. The Avid series of disc brakes – including both ball bearing and hydraulic – are generally inexpensive compared to other options and are aimed at the entry level market. Even so, they still have a reputation for being high quality for the price.

According to the Avid website, Avid BB5 brakes are used by a variety of riders worldwide due to their simplicity and ease of use. The brakes are also said to be very easy to setup in comparison to other disc brakes. Some of the features include an adjustment knob for the dual pads, precision ball bearing control and a variable spring tension. It’s also a straightforward job to replace the brake pads of the Avid BB5 brakes which is always a bonus.

Another advantage of deciding to buy Avid BB5 ball bearing disc brakes is that they come with a Speed Dial which allows for the rider to easily adjust the modulation. If you want to be able to customize how your bike’s brakes feel then this is definitely a bonus.

There are two main versions of the BB5 – The BB5 and the BB5 road. The road version is obviously more adept in road situations. When looking for Avid BB5 brakes for sale you should keep in mind that they are relatively inexpensive compared to other brakes and hence you won’t need the same level of budget.

If you aren’t sure whether Avid BB5 brakes are right for you then you should consider some of the other options. The obvious place to start is with Avid BB7 brakes which also come in regular and road versions. There are also hydraulic Avid disc brakes such as the Saint available should you decide against ball bearings.