Shimano 105 brifters (5800) and Avid BB5 compatibility












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Are Shimano 105 brifters (5800) compatible with Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes?










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          Yes they are. I had Avid BB5 calipers with Ultegra 6800 levers (same cable pull as 105 5800) on a Specialized Tricross and they worked very well together.






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            Yes they are. I had Avid BB5 calipers with Ultegra 6800 levers (same cable pull as 105 5800) on a Specialized Tricross and they worked very well together.






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                Yes they are. I had Avid BB5 calipers with Ultegra 6800 levers (same cable pull as 105 5800) on a Specialized Tricross and they worked very well together.






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