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[Closed] Avid Elixir CR Carbon opinions

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Anyone have them, or have any experience of them?

Trying to weigh up between a new set of these or a used set of mono m4's


 
Posted : 15/04/2011 8:01 am
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No idea on Mono M4 but I've just swapped a Juicy 7 for an Elixir CR, it's notably better than the J7 - a bit more powerful, but way easier on a practical level - tool-less reach adjuster, alignment is easy as you can see the pads & rotor from the top, and you can also change pads from the top (not tested this bit yet). I was also surprised to find the carbon lever grippier under the finger than the alloy one on the J7, though I don't think I've ever slipped off the alloy lever. No idea on longevity though.


 
Posted : 15/04/2011 9:25 am
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its a choice between used mono m4's at around £100

or new old stock elixir cr carbons at £140


 
Posted : 15/04/2011 9:33 am
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Where are these old stock elixirs?


 
Posted : 15/04/2011 9:35 am
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I changed from Mono M4s to Elixir CRs on my DH bike. Admittedly the M4s were the old lever design (The "Tech" levers are a lot better) but the Elixirs are in a different league as far as power is concerned. They're a little more fiddly to set up & bleed but are much more powerful and just as progressive.


 
Posted : 15/04/2011 9:37 am

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