Avid
FR-5 Brake Levers

4.8

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For the sheer economy of these brakes they can't be beat. They stop good and offer basic functionality for an entry level brake. The Avid FR-5 will suit you well for mechanical disc brake or V-brake set-ups. Replacing a cable in these couldn''t be easier with the slotted barrel adjuster and lever body. Simply squeeze your brakes together and slide the cable out of the lever. The FR-5s also let you get the lever just the perfect distance away from the bar with the reach adjust set screw.

Bend-Zone blades
Reach adjusters
Ambidextrous alumimum body

Specifications

Brake Lever Use

Left or Right, Pair

Lever Actuation

Long Pull

Side

Pair

Black - One Size UPC

710845610363

Black - One Size MPN

00.5215.018.000

Silver - One Size UPC

765250001800

Silver - One Size MPN

00.5215.001.000

Tree Fort ID:

333222360645

Review Summary

LIKES

Strength (5),

Light (5),

Price (6),

Feel (5),

Look (2),

Interchangeable (2)

WORKS FOR

Mountain (1),

All Types of Cycling (4)

DISLIKES

none

4.8 GEARS
6 reviews

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asked by: a guest
Is the price for a single lever or a pair?

anwered by: jackivey
These come as a pair. Thanks!

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asked by: a guest
What is a brake lever that will work with cantilever brakes? (Your recommendation of the BL700 is no longer made.) I'm looking to run flat bars with a cantilever setup on my touring bike.

anwered by: canteau
In the flat bar brake lever category, you have the option to sort by lever pull type. Anything listed as "Short Pull" will be compatible with cantilever brakes.

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asked by: a guest
Will these work on Juicy 3 system?

anwered by: canteau
The Avid Juicy brakes require a hydraulic lever, the FR-5 levers are for mechanical disc brakes or rim brakes.

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asked by: AlSteeg
Will these work with Cantilever brakes by any chance?

anwered by: canteau
They will not, cantilever brakes require a short pull lever and these are long pull. The Avid/SRAM short pull option is the BL700.

http://www.treefortbikes.com/product/333222385122/1255/SRAM-BL700-Flat-Bar-Road.html

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Will these brake levers work with Hayes MX2 mechanical disk brakes?

anwered by: sortitus
Yup!

From Hayes' site:

"Compatible with all linear pull levers", so these definitely qualify.

anwered by: a guest
Yes they will work just fine as long as you do not have the road version of the brakes.

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Customer Reviews

January 19, 2014

reviewed by: nick144

These work great, But the picture of the black ones are not the same, mine don't have a raised "Avid" logo in black, they are flat with the avid name in a silver stencil, nothing a sharpie couldn't fix.

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Yes, I would recomend this to a friend.

Likes: Price, Light, Feel, Strength

Works for: Mountain

April 09, 2016

reviewed by: A Guest

I've been using these for the last few hundred miles on my Fargo with bb7s and Jones bar setup. I really like these. They feel good, they're simple, and work.

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Yes, I would recomend this to a friend.

Likes: Price, Light, Feel, Look

April 03, 2013

reviewed by: sortitus

About as simple a lever as you can find, these are race-level light, and crazy cheap without sacrificing braking performance. Coming from old nameless levers on an old beater, these are smoother and stronger than the late 90s XT integrated levers on my (now ex-) main bike as well. There's nothing flashy about the FR-5 levers, but that's part of their appeal. They're simple, solid levers that compete on price with Tektro's low end. I have nothing bad to say about them. I originally bought a single pair for a cheapness-as-theft-deterrent bike, but now I keep several in my workshop in case I bend a lever in a crash or a friend's bike needs a little more braking power. These are essentially the SD-7s, but without the speed dial (and associated weight).

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Summed up: You shouldn't go cheaper, and its arguable that you shouldn't go more expensive.

Yes, I would recomend this to a friend.

Likes: Strength, Price, Interchangeable, Light, Look

Works for: All Types of Cycling

April 16, 2010

reviewed by: A Guest

I am stoked that they finally offer these in Black!!!! Not fancy or flashy but just good solid design for a very cheap price.

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Yes, I would recomend this to a friend.

Likes: Strength, Price, Feel, Light, Interchangeable

Works for: All Types of Cycling

June 02, 2010

reviewed by: brentstreng

Simple, light, cheap price, and overall good working brake lever.

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Yes, I would recomend this to a friend.

Likes: Price, Strength, Light, Feel

Works for: All Types of Cycling

February 26, 2010

reviewed by: stray4545

These levers came installed on my mountain bike. They are good, they have the same similar feel as the Speed Dial 7 brakes from Avid. They are easy to adjust and powerful. The do feel a little more flexy then the Speed Dial 7s, but for a cheaper alternative, these brakes are great.

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Summed up: A good low cost brake lever set for V-Brakes.

Yes, I would recomend this to a friend.

Likes: Feel, Strength, Price

Works for: All Types of Cycling

AvidFR-5 Brake Levers

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