Avid’s Elixir 9 adds bite point adjustment, carbon lever and restored reliability to a very controlled sub-400g brake. The new Air Trap master cylinder gives better tolerance to air in the system and resolves the previously poor reliability of top-end Elixir brakes.
The alloy master cylinder means a reasonably firm feel from the carbon lever and the unique lever sweep improves modulation and power. The tool-free reach adjust is easy to use and while adjustment range is still limited, the revised bite point barrel adjust doesn’t unwind like it used to.
The new 180mm HS1 rotor reduces weight and prices are also lower than the old Elixir CR equivalent. The simplified Tri Align mount and MatchMaker combined clamps make setup easy too.
This article was originally published in Mountain Biking UK magazine, available on Apple Newsstand and Zinio.
Product Specifications
Product
| Name | Elixir 9 |
| Brand | Avid |
| Description | New TaperBore disc brake system intended for cross-country to freeride use |
| Front Disc Diameter | 180 |
| Drip Free Bleeding | Yes |
| No. Of Pistons | 2 |
| Mount Compatibility | included adapter |
| Brake Rotor Diameters | 160mm |
| Front And Rear Brakes Sold Separately | Yes |
| Braking System Includes | Adjustible Lever Reach |
| Brake Fluid | DOT5.1 |
| Rear Disc Diameter | 160 |
| Rear Disc Weight | 360 |
| Weight (g) | 360 |
| Front Disc Weight | 392 |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Brake Lever Type | Hydraulic |
| Brake Caliper Type | Hydraulic Disc |
| Rotor Fitting | 6-Bolt and Center Lock Available |
| Brake Pad Type | Sintered (Disc) |
| Cable/Hydraulic Lever | Hydraulic |
| Front/Rear Caliper | Universal |
| Weight (kg) | 0.752 |
| Brakes Additional Features | Carbon lever, TaperBore design, tool-free reach and pad contact |
