Avid Elixir 9 Trail And Elixir 7 Trail Brakes First Look And Ride

With a new 4-piston dual-diameter caliper the Elixir 7 Trail packs a powerful punch. My LBS recommended a lube they get from Hope for brakes.

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New Elixir 7 and 9 replace CR and R plus sub-90 Elixir 1.

Avid elixir 9 trail and elixir 7 trail brakes first look and ride. The XO Elixir 9 and 7 Trail brakes can be thought of as downsized versions of Avids Code brake which is designed to withstand the rigors of downhill and freeride. Caliper bleed screws pistons and brake pads no. Im very very impressed so far.

Avid is proud to introduce the new Elixir 9 Trail and Elixir 7 Trailhydraulic disc brakes. Torx T10 key supplied with our bleed kit. The shifter indicator should be removed due to the lack of space between the brake lever and the shifter.

On day two I swapped them out for a brand new set of the more affordable Elixir 7 brakes. 2012 Avid Elixir brakes First look. Retail is 169 152 13999.

This detailed guide aims to debunk the impossible-to-bleed theory and help you make your Avid brakes feel brand new again. They are a better brake than the cr and r and the other first generation Elixirsyesnod. There are now completely new Elixir 7 Elixir 9 and XX brakes.

Ride farther and ride. If you buy Elixirs make sure you get the 2012 model as they all have the master cylinder redesign. Black ano is also available.

Together with X0 Trail they form the Avid Trail Family the key to more power and control with less weight and zero fuss. Use a rubber mallet to gently tap a 5 mm hex against the pivot pin. The raw finish is not that great when everything elses black on the handlebar.

They dont have an adjustable banjo either. Great stuff they said. Skimping on features just isnt our style.

Avids new Elixir 7 brakes get put to the test. Avids Elixir 1 9 and 7 brakes. Rumor is its coming and will have both distinct XC and heavier duty all-mountaintrail models.

Complete caliper replacement for Avid hydraulic disc brake systems most calipers include swivel banjo but no other tubing attachment parts Calipers are 74mm post-mount to be used with applicable adapters. Evan Warner BoXXer World Champ and SRAMs race support padrone spends a few minutes setting up the last of the media test bikes before we head out for our first ride on the new X0 Trail brakes. Whether youre bombing rowdy descents or flowing through technical rock gardens this is a brake that helps you do what you do.

The Elixir 7 Trail Brakes get their Storm Grey finish and have a claimed weight of 355g. HS ROTORS Avid is unleashing brand new rotors and brackets. Each Avid Trail brake features monster all-mountain power courtesy of.

The Elixir 9 Trail Brake comes in at a claimed 350g direct mount 160mm rotor front brake and come in Black Ano. The only thing missing is a revamped XO. The Trail brakes use 14mm.

The new Elixir 9 hydraulic disc brakes from Avid feature a completely re-worked TaperBore design and other refinements that make for a smooth solid package for your MTB stopping pleasure. MATCHMAKER X MatchMaker X allows mounting of brake levers shifters and hydraulic remote with a single handlebar clamp. These include next-generation TaperBore technology HS1 rotors and a revamped port system that makes Elixir 7 a snap to bleed.

Hope Tech Shimano XT also works for XT 08-10 SLX 09-11 Saint 09-11 Cons. Trail Bike of the Year contender Saracen Ariel 30 Pro. Home Parts Brakes Mountain Brakes Accessories Brake Parts Part 115015021190 Avid Elixir 9Elixir 9 Trail Elixir 7 Elixir 7 Trail Code Alloy Lever Blade S 115015021190.

Thats why Elixir 7 combines the proven precision and feel of the Elixir line bringing to the table many of the features found in Elixir 9. Got new shimano xtr trail brakes for my fs and 12 xt brakes on my hardtail. Bleed Block supplied with our bleed kit Flat blade screwdriver.

Remove the hex and pivot pin from the brake lever. The finish is a Storm Gray polished ano. Elixir 9 only - First depress the lever blade and use a 2 mm hex to remove the set screw.

Retail is 126 114. Position the pivot pin over the opening of the vise. Ive been running the Elixir 9s on my Santa Cruz Tallboy for more than 3 months now and I have to say I really love these brakes.

2012 Avid Elixir Brakes. Avid Elixir 7 Trail Disc Brake. Dont be fooled by its svelte 355-gram profile.

But it was clear on the first ride that the Elixirs have more. Shimano XT 2011 10sp 770 10sp Matchmaker. For the first day of riding I used a previously ridden set of Avid Elixir 9 brakes MSRP 215 per wheel.

25mm. After some initial setup adjustments to suit my riding style and preferences the bike was ready to roll. A careful look and I could see that one piston was travelling in and out a shorter distance than the other.

Avid Elixir CR Shifters. Elixir 9 7 - Open a vise 12 inch and place a clean rag over the jaws of the vise. Avid Elixir 7 Disc Brake.

The MMX clamp is compatible with Avid brakes from XX XO down to the new Elixir 9 and 7 with XX to X7 SRAM shifters and a RockShox XLoc or Reverb hydraulic remote. These have gone away with the new 2012 XX and XX World Cup brakes. Things youll need Avid Bleed Kit.

Lets take a look at whats involved.

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