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Avid Elixir 1 Disc Brake System
Product DescriptionThe Avid Elixir 1 Disc Brakes includes everything you need for a completer setup. These brakes are constructed from durable materials that offer immense stopping power every time. Featuring an ambidextrous mount system, versatility is abundant as you are
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somepeople123 Date Reviewed: April 4, 2013 Strengths: none at all Weaknesses: worked for 1 week then it was like a sponge had the lbs bleed them 5 times no fix. The lbs called avid and they send a set of Avid Elixir 3 for no money. Bottom Line:  
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TikiGoddess Date Reviewed: March 30, 2013 Strengths: Great stopping power and light considering the price. Weaknesses: Was squeeky initially but broke in well eventually. Bottom Line:
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stoppiemaniac6688 Date Reviewed: March 10, 2013 Strengths: Great Modulation. Excellent lever feel with the Taperbore Technology. Strong initial bite with organic, top loading pads. Very light! Sleek lever design with a beefy caliper ( awesome!) and the white one tops the black colored one. Weaknesses: Lever feels a bit cheap and plastic.. although it is aluminum. Had to bleed after a week of riding.. but I love to service bikes so this was no problem. Reach adjust is tooled.. and you have to remove the lever to adjust the reach. Otherwise great performance! Bottom Line:
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Gordon
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: December 12, 2012 Strengths: Excellent modulation with 160mm rotors. I liked them better than elixir 5's with 180mm rotors on a trek fuel ex 8 because it felt too grabby but that was probably just because I am so light and the increase in rotor size. Both handle heat very well as I have cooked them quite a few times on some 15minute downhill stretches. There was no noticeable fade and one finger breaking the whole time make them a joy to use. Weaknesses: The rear immediately developed the notorious turkey gobble screach that could be felt throughout the entire bike, and if I weighed 200 plus pounds with gear I might want 180mm rotors for long, brake heavy descents. Trek should put shimano's on their bikes unless they can sort this kind of stuff out better. If it weren't for the nasty noise and vibrations they put out they would get five chili's both no problem. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: East End loop Duration Product Used: Four months Purchased At: Brown's Bikes Similar Products Used: Avid elixir 5 and shimano M395 Bike Setup: 2013 trek 4900 stock except fox float 32 100mm ctd evolution and shimano saint pedals.
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Mountain Man
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: October 25, 2012 Strengths: Cheap, Great modulation/feel, Loads of stopping power, Light, Two piston caliper, Sleek look, low maintenance, easy to change pads, rotor sizes available from 140 to 200mm. Weaknesses: You have to take the handlebar grips off to take off the brake lever, the brake handle may be a bit short for some riders. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Price Paid:
$89.00 Purchased At: Ebay Similar Products Used: Avid juicy 7, Avid elixir R.
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Aaron Afshari Date Reviewed: July 2, 2012 Strengths: Plenty of grip, great stopping power, reliable, easy to clean and replace pads. Weaknesses: Vibrations can cause the reach screws on the levers to come loose. Bottom Line:
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masseymtb
a Weekend Warrior
from dallas, texas Date Reviewed: April 5, 2012 Strengths: NONE Weaknesses: I went through 3 systems!! All crap. The only reason why I went through so many is because it was under warranty so I was hoping I just got a dud and kept reordering. I finally had to give up and buy a completely different brake system, so I went with the shimano slx brakes. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: shimano slx brakes Bike Setup: 2012 Giant Trance X3
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norcorider95
a Downhiller
from London, England Date Reviewed: March 4, 2012 Strengths: Really good modulation on this break, it also looks good and has good power as a front brake, It comes in a range of colors, It is cheap (especially for a big brand) great for the money as well, reliable and has lever adjustment, Top loading pads always a bonus. Weaknesses: Lever is a little chunky for my liking, the lever only has 1 bolt so grips have to come off to get the brake off, Pads use a split pin and not a bolt so a bit fiddly and needs replacing with the pads! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: 4-2-3 Aston Hill Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $70.00 Purchased At: Chainreactioncycles. Similar Products Used: Avid Elixir R, Avid Juicy 3. Bike Setup: Specialized Big Hit FSR 2009 with Avid Elixir 1 (everything upgraded except front wheel and frame)
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