2012 Avid Elixir Brakes Unveiled

[nathrix]

Avid has heard the complaints from shop mechanics and consumers alike with regards to the sometimes weak-out-of-the-box performance of their Elixir line. Our contributor, Zach, and a few of the rest of us have had to bleed otherwise new Elixirs to get the results we wanted. Once done, the braking performance was solid and predictable with good modulation.

 

Proof they listened? The new Elixir 7 and Elixir 9.

 

Avid has redesigned their unique Taperbore master cylinder to make the bleeds even easier. That, combined with a new manufacturing and assembly process that they say more closely mimics a professional “hand bleed,” has given them a new brake that’s light, sleek and works fantastically well. Oh, and they’re lighter!

 

There are also new rotors with more standardized sizing, lighter caliper mounting brackets and much more to show you.

 

We had a chance to flog them on some screaming fast and occasionally sloppy wet downhills out in Santa Cruz, CA last month. Check out the pics, performance review and tech specs after the break…

 

NOTE: If you only want to see what’s new, skip the first two pics and photographs. If you want to know why it’s new, read on from here. http://www.bikerumor.com/2011/03/15/2012-avid-elixir-brakes-unveiled-lighter-better-easier/

http://www.bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/2012-avid-Elixir9_Lever_Storm-Grey-Ano.jpg

[gummibear]

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[traaidmark]

Link works fine for me!

[AndreZA]

Or here

 

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/2012-avid-elixir-brakes-first-look--29474

 

 

I wonder for how long is Sram still gonna use Avid and Truvativ and just brand everything Sram.

[nathrix]

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[SwissVan]

A bit late already changed to 2011 xtrrrrs

 

Avid are replacing (free of charge) my 2010 elixr CR calipers due to issues with pistons not retracting once the pads reach +/- 25% worn (75% material remaining).

 

Wonder if I could wangle some new rotors and the lever mechinisms ?

[Capricorn]

Swiss: if u do stick with your elixir's, get some Straitline replacement levers. You will thank yourself every ride. Quite a bit better than the stock carbon levels.