To this day, the BB5 continues to attract all types of riders who crave the simplicity & elegant function of the world's best cable-actuated brake. It's more powerful & is easier to set up than any mechanical disc.. . ever. Details including the dual-pad adjustment knobs, easy pad replacement, precision ball bearing actuation, & infinitely variable spring tension details.. . mean control like you've never felt before. Plus, using any of our Ball Bearing Disc Brakes TM means that you can choose one of our levers with Speed Dial for sweet, adjustable modulation. Speed Dial levers for sweet, adjustable modulation. You can't get that on any hydraulic. Last but not least, this year we gave the BB7 a tasty new finish, new inboard/outboard adjustment knobs & a beefy two-piece, forged body.