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2010 Avid Elixir R Disc Brake

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Enjoying trickle down technology from the Elixir CR disc brake is the Avid Elixir R disc brake. The Elixir R sacrifices a carbon lever blade, and pad contact adjustment and an adjustable banjo fitting, to deliver top-notch performance at an incredible value.

At the heart of the new Elixir design is Avid’s new Taperbore technology. The Taperbore design eliminates the need for an independent reservoir. The reservoir is integrated into the piston assembly which immediately shaves weight over the Juicy series lever and accounts for the sleek body shape of the Elixir levers. An adjusted pivot location on the lever brings further refinement, providing less initial braking power and more modulation in the stroke. Avid also thought to incorporate a tool-free reach adjustment, so moving the lever to fit all hand sizes can be done on the fly.

The Avid Elixir R Disc Brake's stopping power is increased due to a stiffer two piece caliper. This combined with larger pistons and pads make the stopping power of the Elixir fall midway between Juicy and Code. Further, the pads are top-loading which makes changing pads a snap. Because of this, the Elixir has its own specific pad, and Juicy pads are not compatible.

To complete the new design, the Elixir series gets Avid's new rotor, the G3 Cleansweep. The G3 has varying sizes and shapes of cut outs for a more consistent feeling braking surface and vastly improved heat dissipation. The G3 also sheds 10g over the Clean Sweep rotor design.

The Avid Elixir R disc brake weighs 375g for a complete Post Mount front brake system with 160mm rotor.

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