Avid elixir R
 

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Any opinions and experiences - best brakes for £160 a pair or can you get better? Don't want shimano btw only avid or formula comments (or any others that fit match makers)


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 8:31 am
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Good brakes. Excellent power and modulation. I have had to bleed mine a couple of times though.


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 8:46 am
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was that due to a poor first bleed?


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 8:46 am
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The first one was after I stored the bike vertically (front wheel up) for a couple of months and didn't use it. Correct, the second one was after I didn't do the job properly in the first place.


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 8:57 am
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I've had some CRs for a few months now and love them. Much more power than the old Mono Minis and great modulation - never needed more than 1 finger braking since.

No bleeding required here yet and the pads seem to last well too.


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 9:08 am
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i used a pair in the usa on a rental bike (specialzed epic)& they impressed me lots - lots of power and sensitivity.


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 9:25 am
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That reminds me, I was waiting for the CRs to come back into stock and they have: just bought a set 😀


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 9:52 am
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They are great the smallest rotors ive ever had (180/160) and the most powerful. I used to have M4s with 203/203 and I find the Elixrs much better all round.


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 10:06 am
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I've had some CRs for a few months now and love them.

Same here.


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 10:08 am
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Are they worth an upgrade over my existing Juicys?

And whats the downgraded Elixir 5 (or 3?) like?? Or is it just a lack of adjustment features?


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 12:47 pm
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I like 'em. Huge stoppingness and have already survived their first ground interface. I'd bleed them straight out the box if possible.


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 1:12 pm
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Have got CR's and R's.
Both are excellent brakes, although I don't think the CR's are worth the extra.


 
Posted : 12/08/2009 1:14 pm