Submitted by
aknoefel
a Cross Country Rider
from San Francisco Bay Area Date Reviewed: February 4, 2010
Favorite Trail:
Saratoga Gap
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Gravitykilz.com
Strengths:
Super modulation throughout the entire range. Stopping power gets progressively stronger, but effort stays at 1 finger
Weaknesses:
I have neither experienced and noise nor frequent bleeds my friends report, who still love the brakes never the less.
Similar Products Used:
Magura Louise, Formula ORO 18, Hayes 9's
Bike Setup:
2007 Giant Trance 1. Comes standard with RockShox REBA, FOX Float PR2, and SRAM X9 shift set, Hayes HFX 9 brakes.
Bottom Line:
Best performance/price ration I have seen with much more expansive brakes.
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Submitted by
Leprechaun19
a Weekend Warrior
from Bothell, WA Date Reviewed: January 26, 2010
Favorite Trail:
Duthie
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Bike Gallery in Port
Strengths:
Great stopping power
Weaknesses:
BIG problems with the front brakes - constant pulsing when brakes applied. I am now on my 2nd set of pads - LBS said the rotor was covered in grease (bike not prepped right?)and got onto original pad. Issue has not gone away with 2nd set of pads, so I no longer know what to beleieve.
Constant rubbing of front brake - pads set very close to rotor.
Bike Setup:
2010 Gary Fisher Rumblefish II - stock set up.
Bottom Line:
VERY frustrated. The brakes do stop well though - just have incessant issues doing it.
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Submitted by
bubble1983
a Cross Country Rider
from Derbyshire UK Date Reviewed: January 21, 2010
Well... the piston stayed out, they needed bleeding and new pads, they SCREAMED! other piston stayed out, bleeding, new pads. two rides after all power lost had to pump the lever 2, 3 times to get it back each time you wanted to stop, bleeding. All this from my back break. Front one was fine. Set them um myself 20 minutes! Now... they work like a dream, perfect im 230 pound. Just get thru it all and sort all the teething problems out and... they could stop you falling out the sky.
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Submitted by
bubblebird
a Racer
from Fremont, California, USA Date Reviewed: December 31, 2009
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Local Bike Shop
Strengths:
Excellent stopping power
Weaknesses:
- Noise
- Constant adjustments needed
- Pads too close to the rotor
Similar Products Used:
Avid Juicy 7
Bike Setup:
- 2008 Specialized Hardrock
- Avid Elixir R brakes front and rear
185mm disc rotors
- Specialized Fast Trak Armadillo Elite Tires
- Fox Shox 32 831 RLC front fork
- Look Quartz Carbon Pedals
- Everything else stock
Bottom Line:
After every race I have to re-align the brakes. Since the pads are so close to the rotors, even the tiniest shift will cause major rubbing trouble. These brakes would be awesome for people who ride on mild trails; they're a lot of trouble for me only because I have to brake hard on the trails that I ride, causing the brake to shift a little bit out of alignment every time I brake. Overall though, these are good brakes.
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Submitted by
Robbie_the_Dog
a Cross Country Rider
from boulder, co Date Reviewed: August 31, 2009
Favorite Trail:
super ned
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Front is solid, and quiet, even when wet
Weaknesses:
back brake's pads WAY too close to disk
Similar Products Used:
Juicys
Bottom Line:
Came on an '09 Stumpjumper FSR Elite. Front I have no complaints with. Good power and modulation on both disks. Back brake's pads sit way too close to disk. Redid pads (simple push out & business card trick to fully re-bleeding brakes)--the auto-adjusting pad spacing just seems to sit the pads too close, MUCH closer than the front. I don't get it Since the 185 mm disk is always a bit not straight (I'm on my second--another fix that didn't work) it'll rub. A lot. Back brake also becomes noisy with use.
Avid is also difficult to contact (email not easy to find--phone calls are a pain when one has to work oneself), and I'm thinking of switching Formulas or something--they seem to have much better average results, and maybe fewer lemon units, too. Question What hydraulics can you actually set the pad spacing on (not where it contacts during the stroke, but the actual spacing from the disk), in case the disk warps in the field?
Rating is low because I had to buy a new disk (the rear warped, possibly unrelated to brake, but the new one is now wobbly, too) and a bleed kit to try to fix them.
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Submitted by
Ray Lee
a Weekend Warrior
from Pittsburgh, Pa, US Date Reviewed: August 19, 2009
Favorite Trail:
The Iron Gate in Frick and 7 Springs
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$225.00
Purchased At:
West Liberty Cycles
Strengths:
Tons of usable/controllable power even for a big 215 pounder, easy to install, easy to change pads, dead silent when dry, seem to resist heat well
a 2007 650b'd Prophet 5 running 185's F&R, and a 40 pound Gemini with 203mm's F&R
Bottom Line:
Stop very well and not the on/off feeling I had with my BB7 185's and Code 5 203's, the Elixirs seem to handle the heat of the bike parks fine without needing to be ridiculously over built.... and at $225 its not nearly as high as I thought I would need to spend to get really great brakes
I liked them so much on my trail bike I decided to get a set of R's with 203's for the Gemini ($250 with larger rotors)
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Submitted by
lego_rider
a Weekend Warrior
from Blacksburg, Va, USA Date Reviewed: August 4, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Pandapas
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$190.00
Purchased At:
mountain plus
Strengths:
This product is light, and has a lot of stopping power. The mounting system with all its washers is actually very helpful it basically guarantees that the brake pads will line up with the disk.
Weaknesses:
Can't adjust the contact point very easily, however just make sure it is adjusted to wear you want it before your ride and it won't matter
Similar Products Used:
Hayes mx2
Bike Setup:
2006 Iron horse maverick, with manitou front suspension
Bottom Line:
Great improvement over my previous brakes. They are very light and incredible stopping power. I ride my bike to work, but I also hit the trails pretty hard. I have fallen a few times, and I wrecked once jumping (18 stitches and a broken helmet) but it was not the brakes fault, the brakes are still fine and work great. They are very durable, as are the disks. I was worried the ultra light disks would bend quickly but they have not. Overall a great product for any rider, might be over kill for the gentle cross country rider.
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Submitted by
slimat99
a Cross Country Rider
from Evergreen,CO Date Reviewed: July 21, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Power, modulation, price, easy tool free lever adjuster, easy to change pads,tested in CO Springs, American owned company that backs their products up
Weaknesses:
Noise, poor factory bleed
Similar Products Used:
Juicy 5, 7, Shimano deore, Avid Code 5
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Nomad, also have them on my 41lbs FR bike
Bottom Line:
These are great brakes at a good pricepoint. Power is perfect for all mountain bikes, and light DH bikes, maybe a bit too much for xc bikes depending on your riding style. I can understand why one reviewer said they are good brakes for long steep DH, but poor for slow stuff. I see where he's coming from, you have to learn to put less energy into the lever if you have a light bike, which is always a good thing if you ask me. If you're on a light bike and are a rider that tends to panic and squeeze the brakes too hard, especially the front brake, these aren't the right brakes for you. If your bike is under 30lbs these brakes will lock up with little effort, but there's good modulation, you just have to know how to work the brakes to your benefit. I've experienced the noise and vibrations that others have, I also experienced this once with my old juicy 7's? Now my brakes are quite, unless wet, and no vibrations? I haven't changed anything? A friend has the CR's and has become fed up with the noise and wants to sell them. I'm happy with mine, and don't know why they were noisy, and now quite? I would give these 5 peppers if they came with a better bleed, and didn't make noise. Overall I'm happy with these brakes, and think they are a good buy for most riders.
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Submitted by
alshead
a Cross Country Rider
from Golden, Co USA Date Reviewed: July 20, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Apex
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Came on Spec'd Stump
Strengths:
Amazing stopping power- maybe almost too much?
Weaknesses:
LOUD- no pad contact adjust.
Similar Products Used:
BB7's
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpjumper 29er (HT)
Bottom Line:
My brakes came from the factory with very uneven deadband- one contacted almost immediately and the other had a really long throw. I had to bleed them before I could even ride the bike. Now, fully adjusted, the rear has the worst squealing/ howling/ screeching noise. As others have said, it vibrates through the bike and up into my fillings. Gives me the willies so much I avoid braking. I end up over-using my front brakes and because these things are so powerful, I've gone over the bars a couple of times (my own stupidity, I know).
Today, I got confirmation from Avid's tech service line (they don't advertise the number, but I found it in a Lennard Zinn article: 1-800-346-2928) that they are releasing a service bulletin (in about a month- so mid August of 09?) and will be replacing the rear rotors--I don't know if this is bike specific to the Stumpjumper 29er, or universal to Elixirs, but it's good news to me- wish it would come sooner.
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Submitted by
willdabeast
a Cross Country Rider
from NZ Date Reviewed: July 11, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Muddy ones
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$280.00
Purchased At:
R & R
Strengths:
Power, modulation, looks, price.
Weaknesses:
?
Similar Products Used:
Shimano LX
Bike Setup:
Scott Genius 30
Bottom Line:
Excellent modulation and feel. I can't lock the front wheel like I could with the LX`s under heavy breaking. I`ve never found the limit of them on the trail there`s always plenty of power on tap, but at the end of my local trail there`s along down-hill tar seal road, which you pick up a decent speed on, which the brakes have to put in alot of effort in to slow the bike down for the corner, they seem to fade abit.
BUT THEY DON`T FADE UNDER NORMAL TRAIL USE!
I think these brakes are Wicked!!!
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Submitted by
freep
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: July 7, 2009
Bottom line, these are an excellent "bang for your buck" kind of brakes. Takes some tweaking to get the adjustment correct, but I did it myself so that probably has a lot to do with it. Avid brakes don't always have the best factory bleeds, but I guess I got lucky - they still feel great after a few hundred kilometers.
I went from a set of Hayes nines to this, and what a difference. Codes were too much brake for me. If you can afford hope or magura, go for it. If you're like the rest of us, you would be hard pressed to find a brake with better stopping power and modulation for this price (paid 160 for the set). Boooyakasha.
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Submitted by
dcb504
a Weekend Warrior
from mobile, al Date Reviewed: July 5, 2009
Favorite Trail:
oak mountain
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Very powerful
Weaknesses:
too powerful for switchback riding
Bike Setup:
Stumpjumper elite
Bottom Line:
These brakes are too powerful for rides that do not include long, fast descents. I have picked myself up from the ground 3 times wondering why I went over the bars so easily. If you get remotely carried away with the front brake, you are going over the bars. These brakes are great on long, technical, or fast descents, but totally unacceptable for slower, switchback rides. As others have mentioned, the rear brake makes lots of wierd noises.
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Submitted by
tmp
a Weekend Warrior
from oakland mi usa Date Reviewed: July 5, 2009
Favorite Trail:
holdridge
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
green fish sports
Strengths:
Light, compared to my old bb7s, strong, super easy set-up.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
bb7s
Bike Setup:
Superlight, 1x9, fox, king hubs.
Bottom Line:
Got a super deal from Green Fish Sports,$150 for the pair shipped! these things set up first time and worked perfect even after cutting the hoses with no bleed. Excellent easy to use power. I think these are the best mtb purchase I've ever made, great price and the just plain work!
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Submitted by
philly cheese
a Weekend Warrior
from asheville, nc Date Reviewed: June 22, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
modulation, strength, pad replacement
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
juicy 7
Bike Setup:
SC bullit
Bottom Line:
I have owned juicy 7's since the came out, and i have loved them. The elixirs are even better. They have reall good modulation (something the juicy's lacked), yet are still just as powerful. No chirping at all. Easy to adjust and bleed (I shortened the hose on my rear brake). I had pad contact adjust on the Juicy 7's, but the elixirs are well balanced, and engage at the same point - no need for the CR's (which I didn't get b/c of price and how ugly the black on red is IMO).
Great brakes!
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Submitted by
Manetherin
a Weekend Warrior
from Victoria Date Reviewed: June 15, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Local spot
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint.com
Strengths:
These brakes are perfect for me. The allow me to brake late, and ride faster.
Weaknesses:
Cables they come with are a bit short but not a huge issue.
Best brakes i've ever ridden. I have the 6" front and rear models and they are so nice. I can control lock up on my tires very easily. Very impressive, first thing my friends notice on my bike when they try it. I recomend them.
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Submitted by
stoutounji
a Cross Country Rider
from Paris, France Date Reviewed: June 13, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Probikes Georgetown,
Strengths:
The front brake gets five stars. Stops perfectly, smoothly and quietly.
Weaknesses:
The back brake is a nightmare. It sounds and vibrates like a freight train.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpjumper 29er
Bottom Line:
Love the front, hate the back. You decide what to make of that.
I think it is scandalous that the manufacturer, Avid/SRAM, just sits back silently and doesn't respond to the dozens of postings like mine. The problems that I have experienced are not unusual, and yet there's no mention of a fix on the Avid/SRAM website. I've been a big fan of SRAM products up until now, but their silence on this issue is deafening ! I've tried everything to fix it. No solution other than the trash can.
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Submitted by
DBLR1
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, TX US Date Reviewed: June 5, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Jack Brooks Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
Trek
Strengths:
Great feel, light, looks great, great stopping power.
Weaknesses:
None yet, kinda worried about durability if/when I get into a wreck.
Similar Products Used:
Standard v-brakes and Avid BB5 mechanicals.
Bike Setup:
Trek 5.5 w/ some upgrades.
Bottom Line:
These are my first hydraulics and so far so good. Much better stopping power and feel from my BB5's. I like the color and the weight savings.
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Submitted by
Haroow
a Cross Country Rider
from Sundance Date Reviewed: June 5, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Edge
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$139.00
Purchased At:
Rushmore Mtn Sports
Strengths:
Design, ease of use, stopping power.
Weaknesses:
None to date
Similar Products Used:
Hayes, Magura, Shimano, and Avid BB
Bike Setup:
Superlight, Thompson, Easton bar, SRAM Drivetrain,Mavic Deetrax wheelset.
Bottom Line:
You could but any disc brake system on the market. For ease use i had Avid BB for years, and refused to convert to hydro. I saw the new design of the elixir, and thought they have fixed the what the juicy and the others system lacked, a clean efficient design, without losing the focus on stopping. They are for the money, the very best hydro disc brake system in the market today. They won't bleed your wallet, or waste your time. Get them you will not regret it.
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Submitted by
COLINx86
a Racer
from Fort Worth, Texas, USA Date Reviewed: June 3, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$258.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint
Strengths:
Stops good, Looks good, Pretty light
Weaknesses:
So far they squeal a lot, needed a bit of adjustment to keep them from dragging
Similar Products Used:
Avid single digit 3, Juicy 5, XT, XTR
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpjumper HT
Bottom Line:
Great brakes, the stop really well. Especially compared to the V-Brakes it came with. They were easy to install and bleed. Only issue so far is that they squeal, but it's getting quieter the more I use them. I would say if you don't want to spend a whole lot and still get brakes that work great, then get these.
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Submitted by
ChickenParmSub
a Cross Country Rider
from Vermont Date Reviewed: May 29, 2009
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$210.00
Strengths:
Very powerful and responsive. Even the slightest lever action translates directly to the pads. Best brakes I have ever used hands down.
Weaknesses:
None that I have noticed. People claim they are noisy, but all Avids are inititally noisy in my experience. Though I have found that once they are calibrated appropriately they perform just as quietly as any other brake.
Similar Products Used:
Avid Juicy Carbon and Magura Louise FR
Bike Setup:
Chumba EVO
Bottom Line:
Powerful and affordable. These will replace the entire Juicy line.
Not sure why the Elixir CRs have a great rating and the Elixir Rs dont when they are essentially the same brake sans contact point adjustment.
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Submitted by
Moffetts
a Cross Country Rider
from Clovis, CA, USA Date Reviewed: May 27, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Urban
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$240.00
Purchased At:
Jensen
Strengths:
Good price for hydraulics, good modulation, substantial stopping power
Weaknesses:
Pads fit very closely to the rotor, which is an unavoidable facet of this design
Similar Products Used:
The BB5s that these replaced
Bike Setup:
08 29er Rockhopper
Bottom Line:
I'm a chatterbox, so pull up a chair and brew some coffee.
Originally my bike came stock with 160/160 BB5s, which were barely sufficient even for my light cross country and urban purposes. I decided to buy myself a new set of brakes, and my first instinct was to get a pair of BB7s, new levers, and some bigger G2s. After pricing it out, I found that there wasn't a huge price difference between the BB7 setup and the Elixir R setup, which comes with Cleansweep G3s (and levers, obviously.) I ordered a 185 for the front and the back.
Installation was, in my case anyway, very tricky. My forks use a 74mm mount, and the 185mm Avid adapter is not exactly conducive to a straight or even easily adjusted fitment because of the long screws that it uses. This issue is compounded further by the fact that the Elixir R pads must fit extremely close to the rotor because there is no pad adjustment function. If you have a bent rotor, forget it. Even a slight warp will ruin your day. Because of the close fit between the pads and the rotor and the difficulty of centering at least some of the mounting arrangements, you should plan to spend a good amount of time getting these dialed in.
My first few rides were... noisy. I found that, after ten miles or so, something on my bike was letting out a shriek similar to nails on a chalkboard. I figured it was my brakes, but it was making the noise all the time, on the brakes or not. Eventually I found that the fronts were rubbing very slightly on one side, and when the rotors began to heat up the noiseworks started. There is some lateral adjustment between the caliper and the rotor, but the 185mm adapter makes it very hard to take advantage of. Eventually I was able to get it pretty much perfect, but the amount of time it took to do so is disturbing.
Stopping power is very impressive. The modulation is more than wide enough to allow for slow decelerations as well as full on lock-up-the-tires-and-throw-you-overboard stops. The power to send you into orbit is there, but only if you choose to pull the lever hard enough to get there. That being said, the activation point is fairly short and I don't have a problem using one finger for most of my purposes.
For the money, these are fine brakes. If you are set on Avids and have a few extra bucks, get the CRs. They will save you a few headaches.
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Submitted by
Transfer
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle, WA USA Date Reviewed: May 12, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
JensonUSA
Strengths:
Nice stopping power, light weight, good lever feel.
Weaknesses:
Rear brake failed after very little use. Horribly loud in the wet but I haven't broken them in yet (see below). As there is a lot of wetness in the PNW, I hope this changes.
Similar Products Used:
Hope Mono M4s/mono minis, Hayes Mag, Avid BB7s
Bike Setup:
08 Yeti 575
Bottom Line:
Well the rear brake failed after very little use. Lost all modulation in the lever and pistons wouldn't retract. Sent back to retailer and 3 months later still waiting for my replacement from Avid. Retailer is contacting Avid tomorrow to find out what the holdup is. So far not so pleased with these brakes and if I had the money I think I would go back to Hope. I'll definitely give them more time once I get my warranty replacement, but so far it's 2-3 chili rating from me.
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Submitted by
nicco2go
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA, USA Date Reviewed: April 28, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Dirty one
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$99.00
Purchased At:
Can't say or owner w
Strengths:
Easy install, easy adjust, 185mm front stops very well on a 29er.
Weaknesses:
Rear 160mm is SUPER NOISY. Break in period? I hope so. Strange, other AVID brake products never made any noise.
With I'm listening to music, the brakes aren't that loud. Other than the reverb from the noise that goes directly into your crotch (some may say is a positive),the brakes work fantastic. I highly recommend 185mm in the front and 160mm in the rear minimum.
I've owned BB7s, Juicy 7s and other assorted brake products by Avid. Naturally, I didn't doubt the quality of the Elixir. I sincerely hope that the noise is truly a brake in.
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Submitted by
John Fells
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Date Reviewed: February 24, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Daisy Hill and You Yangs
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
Local bike shop.
Strengths:
Very powerful and progressive feel.
Weaknesses:
None as yet. Not sure how they'll go in the wet or how easy to bleed.
Similar Products Used:
Hayes, Shimano Deore LX.
Bike Setup:
Mongoose Teocali Elite All Mountain. Shimano Deore XT Drive train.
Bottom Line:
You'll be braking later into corners and coming down those fast descents quicker than before. Great set of stoppers to have on your machine.
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Submitted by
Intense man
a Cross Country Rider
from Bethesda maryland Date Reviewed: February 16, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$120.00
Strengths:
Since I got the 185mm rotor they r amazing one of the best brakes I have ever had. They stop very quick and they cool down very fast.
I would recomend them to anyone. They are my favorite brakes so far
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Submitted by
galvinchie
a Cross Country Rider
from Philippines Date Reviewed: January 31, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Saint Mathews
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
gift
Strengths:
Avid is known for what it says.
Weaknesses:
Yet to experience any.(Even for there other variants)
Similar Products Used:
Avid fan ever since the second gen BB7s were introduced. Gone through the first J7 edition. Tried the J3s of my kid's. J5s of the wife's. Now, the Elixirs.
Bike Setup:
Jamis XLT anniversary edition
Bottom Line:
Go buy the pair and you'll never go wrong.
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Submitted by
Corbinder69
a Downhiller
from Courtenay BC, Canada Date Reviewed: January 31, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$240.00
Purchased At:
online (front and re
Strengths:
Great power, very noticeable control, dominate over all other brakes!
Weaknesses:
None, they are ultimate!
Similar Products Used:
Nothing compares....
Bottom Line:
These brakes are far superior! They have way more control than any other brake and they do not go through pads like codes do! Best brake ever!
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Submitted by
Scotty B
a Downhiller
from Renton, Wa USA Date Reviewed: January 3, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Preston Iverson railroad
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$210.00
Purchased At:
center cycle
Strengths:
Brakes are amazingly strong and are very light weight and is reasonably priced.
Weaknesses:
Very loud before the pats seat but after the pads seat little sound at all
This is an amazing product and i fully recommend it to any one who is done with bad brakes and want some real quality brakes.
If u live in renton stop down at center cycle and see what they can do for u..
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Submitted by
Rich
a Cross Country Rider
from Oviedo, FL, USA Date Reviewed: December 29, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Snow Hill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Great Feel and Modulation. Reach feel about perfect. Easy to install and adjust.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Hayes, Avid
Bottom Line:
These brakes rock so far. Just installed them...easiest brake to install so far. Adjustment took 2 minutes with some "help" from my six year old. Took them for an initial test ride after bedding in and I have to say these things rock. Strong and great modulation. A little squeal here and there, but not bothersome. Look forward to being able to stop with confidence. Will update as I get more time on them.
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Submitted by
thecrackerasscracker
a Weekend Warrior
from md Date Reviewed: December 10, 2008
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
ebay brand new
Strengths:
power feel looks
Weaknesses:
sometimes there is noise but all other brakes ive tried make noise mostly when wet
Similar Products Used:
avid juicys ,bb7s,hayes
Bike Setup:
santa cruz heckler 185 f&r
Bottom Line:
so far i like these better then my juciys the noise level is about the same but the power and control is much better
i ll see how well they will hold up for the price i paid they cant be beat
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Submitted by
Frame
a Cross Country Rider
from South Africa Date Reviewed: December 9, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Reasonably priced, and more powerful than the juicy range. Easy to bleed
Weaknesses:
Very noisy, even with organic pads. Severe vibration, resonance. Modulation not great
Similar Products Used:
Formula K24, Juicy seven
Bike Setup:
GF HiFi Pro 29er
Bottom Line:
Avid seem to have an ongoing problem with NVH levels. The continual chirps , screams and vibration from these brakes are really annoying. Front and back. Power is not bad, but not in the same league as the Formulas, which are smooth, quiet, and very powerful. These brakes are the first thing I'm going to change.
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Submitted by
anon
a Cross Country Rider
from Houston, TX, USA Date Reviewed: December 6, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Good stopping power. Better lever feel than Juicy.
Weaknesses:
Plastic master cylinder internals. Rear Brake came leaky on brand new specialized. Contacted Avid and they sent out an overhaul kit. Master piston is held in with small plastic clip, which was broken, causing the brake to leak.
Similar Products Used:
Hayes Stroker, Avid Juicy 7, Ultimate
Bottom Line:
Good brakes. Make sure to properly bed them in or they will make a lot of noise.
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jnubike
a Weekend Warrior
from Jakarta Date Reviewed: November 30, 2008
Favorite Trail:
All trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Strengths:
Very nice design, the lever hook very nice for one finger
Weaknesses:
so far none
Similar Products Used:
Shimano XT, Avid Juicy Three, Juicy Five
Bike Setup:
KHS 604, Sram x9
Bottom Line:
Stroke feel smooth...The braking power is just perfect and strong
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konarider
a Downhiller
from Franklin, TN, USA Date Reviewed: November 11, 2008
Favorite Trail:
street
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$135.00
Purchased At:
universal cycles
Strengths:
light, easy to set up, very powerful, looks good, lever reach adj made easy
Weaknesses:
breaking it in is noisy
Similar Products Used:
hayes
Bike Setup:
specialized p2
manitou nixon
truvativ team bars
truvativ husselfelt stem and cranks
avid elixir rear brake 7 inch rotor
maxxis holy rollers
single speed kit
truvativ box guide
sun ditch witch wheels
wellgo mg-52 pedals
Bottom Line:
these are great brakes, lighter than the juicy's and more powerful
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jkeaster
a Cross Country Rider
from Greensboro, NC Date Reviewed: November 9, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Hobby Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
QBP
Strengths:
Not a bad price.
Weaknesses:
Noisey and hard to break in.
Similar Products Used:
Juicy's, Magura Louise
Bike Setup:
BMC
Bottom Line:
Decent brake for the cost. Just generally not thrilled with my purchase. The loudest front brake I've EVER heard. After some free pads and a rotor straight from Avid, the front brake seems to be all better. Just not the stopping power I expected.
$ 150.00
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