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Avid Elixir R Reviews
Description: (
from sram.com/en/avid/)
Pure, simple performance is what you can expect with the Elixir R. It has TaperBore Technology, tool-free reach adjustment, Power Reserve geometry,TM Tri-Align TM Caliper Positioning System,TM and drip-free bleeding just like the CR.
Intended use Cross Country | Trail | All-Mountain | Freeride | Downhill
FINISH Mercury Silver body | Tungsten Gray lever | Mercury Silver caliper
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Special features TaperBore Technology | Tool-free Reach Adjustment | Tri-Align Caliper Positioning System | Power Reserve Geometry | Ambidextrous | Split Clamp/Matchmaker compatible | Drip-free bleeding | Two-piece caliper | Top loading pads |
SYSTEM Two piston, open system
Rotor sizes G3 Clean Sweep 160 | 185 | 203 | 140mm rear only
Fluid DOT 5.1
Weight 375 grams with Carbon blade (160mm rotor; front post mount