48V Electric Flat Tracker

Step 2 Front Fork

We removed the original rigid front fork and replaced it with a Manitou suspension fork. We also bolted on an Avid disc brake set to the front end. We chose to go with mechanical discs instead of hydraulics simply because they are less expensive and less complicated. The Avid BB7's are fully adjustable. You can dial in each pad separately.

Comments

[wkumtrider]

I'm a big mountain biker, and in my opinion the hydraulic brakes are much easier to adjust than the mechanical. They are lighter too. I have Avid Juicy 5 on my mt bike.

[abikerider]

My '05 Specialized Epic comp came with the Juicy 5's and they were nothing but trouble. The rear one kept getting sticky and would rub to the point that it was like I was constantly applying the brakes. The shop replaced the levers and the caliper and it kept reoccurring. Then I decided to rebuild them myself with all new seals with only temporary improvement. I finally switched to BB7's and have had no problems since. I think the BB7's have plenty of power if you have decent hand strength. Also, I disagree that Juicy 5's are adjustable. They are not. The Juicy 7's are adjustable. I think it was a smart choice going with the BB7's.