Fibrax Diatech Anchor Caliper

Advantages: Stops well, works in mud, doesn't fade
Disadvantages: Can be a little trying to get fitted correctly, can be noisy at times

...[Minor edits. It's around 18 months since I got my first Mini and a month ago, I purchased one for the rear, so I decided it was time for a few updates on the review] When discs first came out, they were designed with your hardcore downhill riders in mind and largely ignored by the cross country whippets out there, who prefered to spend their money on trying to shave more and more weight off their bikes with titanium this, and carbon fibre that. Anyway, I digress. The fact is that brake manufacturers have been trying to get XC riders to use the things for years, and right now, they're in vogue. The caliper sticks out less than two inches from the fork leg, perfect for those clumsy fools who keep "bonding with nature" (read: "crashing into trees"), so there's little chance of it being ripped off in an accident. The disc itself... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to fit and maintain plus great price
Disadvantages: Will need adjusting from time to time

...Overall: The Avid BB7 mechanical disc brake is a good option if you're looking for an aftermarket mechanical disc brake that's both affordable and adjustable. By most accounts (including mine), the Tri-Align Caliper Positioning System is the easiest way to mount a disc brake on a mountain bike, and it allows you to spend less time cursing tiny shims and stomping around your shop or garage. While I wouldn't argue that the long-term performance of the Avid mechanical brakes trumps that of most hydraulic brake systems on the market, they're far and above the best mechanical disc brakes that I've tried. If you have the choice between a set of Avid mechanicals and pretty much any other mechanical disc brake available today, go with the Avid and save yourself a bunch of headaches and many days of sore hands. If you're considering a set... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap,Sturdy,Powerfull
Disadvantages: Brake fluid pump up on long downhills

...This is Hope`s entry level disk brake and is one hell of a brake for light DH to XC,its just so versatile.Coming from Hope,this brake is built to last and even if your brake does go wrong(Whether Lever,Caliper,Hose or Disk)parts are readily avaliable.This is one of the best brakes that you can buy for the money,especially as it now comes with a Pro lever as standard(Which used to cost £20 more!).The brake has a very progressive feel and has bags of power when it is needed,in the wet the brake performs just as well as in the dry and does not seem to squeel too much like other disk brakes.The only problem that i can see with this brake is on vey long downhills where the pads will need to be adjusted to combat the brake fluid pumping up,but this only applies to very long downhill where a lot of braking is needed.If you need a disk for your... Read review

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