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Avid Elixir 3 Disc Brake System
Product DescriptionThe Elixir 3 isThe perfect blend of power, performance and value. WithThe same excellent performance as its big brotherThe Elixir CR, The Elixir 3 is a less expensive version with a little added weight.The Elixir 3 featuresTaperBoreTechnology found inThe more expensive brakes offered by Avid. TaperBore refersToThe patent pending closure systemThat shaves weight, looks sleek, and improves lever feedback, and provides ultimate power and control. EnjoyTheTop- loading pad feature. Replace pads w
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Andrew Date Reviewed: May 21, 2013 Strengths: these brakes look killer, they do have good stopping power "if you squeeze hard enough", mine have been quiet so far..... Weaknesses: brake lever doesn't feel comfortable, it has to strait of reach. it takes to much pressure to get to the power zone. you have to use a 2 finger method to brake or move them so far inboard that your index finger is at the very end of the lever which moves the shifters out of easy reach. Bottom Line: 
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nate Date Reviewed: April 12, 2013 Strengths: appearance Weaknesses: embarassing ear piercing squeal medium power Bottom Line: 
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MTBeing Date Reviewed: March 10, 2013 Strengths: They modulate well and stop my 200# frame with a 170mm/160mm HS1 rotor combo. I don't know what else to say, the brakes and do what they're supposed to do. Love the fact that you don't have to take the caliper off to remove the pads. This is a great piece of engineering by Avid. As a result it takes less than 1 minute to change pads. Weaknesses: A little front brake noise that seems to go away the LONGER I ride. The oem pads are a little gritty feeling and have a intermittent squeal in the front. Don't like the little retaining clip that keeps the pad bolt from backing out of the caliper. I know it's gonna disappear some day. Bottom Line:  
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Kamil Date Reviewed: February 5, 2013 Strengths: Hella big stoping power. Actually it's stronger than any shimano brake and hayes i've ever used. Weaknesses: Bleeding is a necessary skill. Since it's got to be bled few times a year Bottom Line:
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Luposian Date Reviewed: December 12, 2012 Strengths: They brake solidly and feel like they stop you far more "positively" than the rim brakes on my 1997 Schwinn S-10 ever did. Weaknesses: Noisy. Gritty. Oscillations. After a couple days of riding my 2011 Giant Trance X3, I noticed these brakes started sounding/feeling kinda odd. I asked my LBS and they just dismissed me and said everything was fine. After trying a simple cleaning, they felt smooth again, but then started acting up again. My LBS is now looking them over again and we'll see how they fare. Bottom Line:
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engrmariano
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: September 15, 2012 Strengths: got enough power to stop the bike... doesnt require too much effort for the brakes to bite... Weaknesses: noisy & not smooth... calipers slowly engages on its own after a few months of usage. 3 of us got the same exact problem... Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Purchased At: Tay Junction, Singap Similar Products Used: my local lbs only got hayes so i have no choice but to use hayes on my rear... Bike Setup: 2011 Specialized Camber Elite 29er
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zenkem Date Reviewed: September 5, 2012 Strengths: Entry level Weaknesses: Weak, noisy and overheat easily Bottom Line:
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Ben Date Reviewed: August 4, 2012 Strengths: At first they were really nice and quite sharp Weaknesses: Weak, don't last long Bottom Line:
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neuregel
a Cross Country Rider Date Reviewed: July 20, 2012 Strengths: white color Weaknesses: none Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Similar Products Used: prefer v-brakes always have always will. Bike Setup: xc
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dman1123
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: July 19, 2012 Strengths: Good brakes for the money, reliable, decent power and modulation. Weaknesses: Changing out pads can be a pain Bottom Line:
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Gravatrax Date Reviewed: June 1, 2012 Strengths: Cheap Lightweight Strong Front Brake Weaknesses: Noise. Noise. Noise. Rub. Noise. More Noise. More Rub. Back break could be stronger Pain to bleed Bottom Line:
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LostMyYo Date Reviewed: May 9, 2012 Strengths: Good value, easy to install on my 2011 Inbred 29er Frame. Weaknesses: Braking is a bit noisy. Rear brake came with a lot of extra brake line so I needed to buy a bleed kit after shortening the line. Bottom Line:
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LB K
a Cross Country Rider
from Cape Town, South Africa Date Reviewed: February 20, 2012 Strengths: Initially I thought they were great. Initially they served me well too. It has the capacity to stop me with enough power to launch me over the handlebars if I am not careful. It is noisy when it gets wet, but that was all to be expected. Its kind of a brand trait if one reads the many opinions others have. Weaknesses: Rubbing, rubbing and more irritating and constant rubbing! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Magic Forest Duration Product Used: 1 Year Purchased At: Part of bike Similar Products Used: Juicy 5s Bike Setup: Focus Red skin 1.0
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entsmonkey
a Cross Country Rider
from Berkshire, UK Date Reviewed: April 6, 2011 Strengths: Nice modulation and stopping power - when they work Weaknesses: Constantly losing braking power, re-bleeding solves for a short while then the problem re-appears. These will not bleed easily - the Avid kit doesn't connect to the caliper end properly so it's very hard to make a seal and bleed the system. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Ridgeway Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $120.00 Purchased At: Stock with bike Bike Setup: Orange P7, Fox Vanilla, Deore SLX/XT kit
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mondo 77
a Weekend Warrior
from Christchurch, New Zealand Date Reviewed: March 4, 2011 Strengths: Simple, good control. Weaknesses: Not much adjustment, not a ton of power. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Flying Nun Duration Product Used: 3 months Similar Products Used: Hayes Sole hydraulic, worst brakes ever made. Bike Setup: Marin East Peak, Fox Float RLC fork
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