In product year 2009, SRAM has been making a lot of changes and introductions throughout its brands. Truvativ released the Hammerschmidt…the Rock Shox suspension fork line was almost completely updated…and the Avid brake lineup saw the introduction of the Avid Elixir R and CR hydraulic disc brakes. The Avid Elixir brakes replace the Avid Juicy Ultimates and...

UPDATE: Click here for the final review on the Avid Elixir CR’s I came home the other day to multiple brown boxes from the guys over at SRAM. Care package #1 included the new Avid Elixir CR disc brakes with the Matchmaker mounting system. The Elixir from Avid is a brand new line of brakes for 2009. The power output is claimed to be between the Juicy and Code lines....

Are you looking to make the switch to disc brakes without breaking the bank? Are you tired of the poor lever feel and performance out of those other “budget” disc brakes? Look no further than the Juicy Fives from Avid. Avid Juicy 5 Disc Brake Specs From the SRAM website: Intended Use - Cross Country, All Mountain, Freeride, Downhill Finish – Aero Silver Special...