Brakes/Levers/Pads

For the stop/start world of cyclocross, Avid makes the inimitable Shorty Ultimate Rim Brake. The ideal balance of power, control and weight, the Ultimates are the choice of pro crossers across the globe. They offer an open design that clears mud quickly while also dishing out serious stopping power and modulation. Just a twist of the in-line cable adjustment knob lets you dial in cable tension, and you can choose between a wide or narrow stance for increased mud clearance or power. And, the Shorty uses standard road cartridge pads for easy maintenance.

Sleek, stylish, and powerful, Avid's BB7 S Mechanical Disc Brake is right at home on any disc-brake compatible road or 'cross bike. Used with your road-style, drop bar levers, it provides precision actuation as well as tool-free pad wear adjustment and replacement. Avid's ingenious Tri-Align caliper-positioning system perfectly aligns the pads parallel to the rotor in seconds for powerful braking with positive modulation in all conditions. It also includes an HS1 rotor for solid stopping power.

Avid's Code R Hydraulic Disc Brake will stop you in your tracks with its World Cup-level power and privateer price. Its 4-piston design offers exceptionally powerful braking for speed control without a hint of fade on even the longest descents. All that power is initiated by the Code R's ergonomic lever with Power Reserve Geometry, TaperBore Technology and Deep Stroke Modulation. They provide controlled power whether you're just slowing a bit or grabbing a fist full of brake in a near panic. What's more, the Code comes with Avid's premium HS1 rotor, and the caliper features their Tri-Align Caliper Positioning System for simple, fast setup.

Disc brake power, rim brake weights — at 170-grams per caliper Avid's BB7 Road SL brakes pack a punch in a flyweight package. Used with your road-style, drop bar levers, they provide precision actuation as well as tool-free pad wear adjustment and replacement. Avid's ingenious Tri-Align caliper-positioning system perfectly aligns the pads parallel to the rotor in seconds for powerful braking with positive modulation in any condition. Plus titanium mounting and rotor bolts shave even more grams on this great disc setup.