Comments on: 2009 Avid Elixir CR Disc Brake Update

By: 198

198 — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:30:18 +0000

David…here is the final review on the Elixir’s

http://mountain.bike198.com/avid-elixir-cr-hydraulic-disc-brake-final-review/

Given a choice between the two you are looking at…I would go with the Elixir’s. Both great sets of brakes though…

By: david

david — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:48:18 +0000

was looking at these did the problems get resolved or what…im also looking a hayes stroker aces anyone compare them…

By: kcoutts

kcoutts — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:23:09 +0000

We also are having noise problems (mainly with the rears; even when totally dry) on two of our bikes with these brakes after only 5 days of Whistler bike park riding. Is from vibration. We have tried adjusting the brake alignment numerous times, and just recently tried the organic pads. Adjustments did not help appreciably. The organic pads make the brakes run a bit quieter, but we are still disappointed with the amount of noise. Has anyone found a really good solution?

By: KB

KB — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 02:50:21 +0000

Howdy, I had elier crs installed, I’ve broken them in over 30 niles, now they are making the turky gobble at slow speeds. Any xplanation and remedy for the noise?
Thx KB

By: 198

198 — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:22:47 +0000

@ spencer

Yes…they have to be broken in. It is actually recommended that you break in all disc brakes for mountain bikes.

Check out this post for instructions on how I do it. The break in section is towards the bottom.

http://mountain.bike198.com/maintenance/how-to-install-and-adjust-disc-brakes/

Shoot me an email if you have any questions.

-198

By: spencer

spencer — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:14:12 +0000

Hey, i got these brakes yesterday and am confused. Do you have to break them in or something cause they have not alot of stopiong power at all. Is there somethingi did wrong cause they wont lock up my back wheel or any thing???

By: 198

198 — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:27:57 +0000

@Tenbroeck: Everything is still running smoothly. I was using them in this video for reference.

http://mountain.bike198.com/gopro-hero-5mp-wide-angle-cameras/reviews/

By: Tenbroeck

Tenbroeck — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:21:58 +0000

Thinking of picking up a rear one of these to replace an all Magura that is leaking. More powerful, better modulation, and less expensive than the Jicies, maybe I should get a rear Elixir.

Everything still thumb up?

By: 198

198 — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:37:41 +0000

@xsl_will: That is the next step. They can be changed.

By: xsl_will

xsl_will — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:14:18 +0000

Perhaps you can switch the Matchmaker clamps to make the shifters sit more inboard (ie, use the left clamp on the right side).