Best flat bar levers for Avid MTB BB7 disc calipers?

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Erik_A
157 posts
#1Feb 21, 2017, 10:26 PM
I am building a mountain bike for a family member. What are the best flat bar levers for Avid MTB BB7 disc calipers?
I want something strong and with decent modulation for 180mm front and 160mm rear rotors.

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RunsWithScissors
32 posts
#2Feb 22, 2017, 11:09 AM
Avid Speed Dial. They have adjustable cable pull, they're cheap, and they're made to work with that brake. I have them on a BB7 equipped bike. A quick Google search will turn up a pair from Dan's Comp for around $15.
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ljsmith
762 posts
#3Feb 22, 2017, 11:35 AM
RunsWithScissors wrote:Avid Speed Dial. They have adjustable cable pull, they're cheap, and they're made to work with that brake. I have them on a BB7 equipped bike. A quick Google search will turn up a pair from Dan's Comp for around $15.

I agree. When I had BB7s on my mountain bike, I tried a bunch of different levers. The Avid Speed Dial 7 levers worked the best. I even tried the super expensive Speed Dial Ultimate, but they were no where near as good as the Speed Dial 7s.
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