Avid Elixir R or Juicy 7 brakes?

sam--young
sam--young Posts: 3
edited January 2009 in MTB buying advice
Hey!
I want to spend some decent money on some brakes.

I've chosen either Avid Elixir R or Juicy 7's.

What would you choose between the two or do you have anything to suggest on other brakes?

Max money to spend is £120 each

Thanks

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  • Stoo61
    Stoo61 Posts: 1,394
    I have the Elixirs....Dont know if they are fully bedded in yet but initial thoughts are very good.

    As far as I know the Elixirs have a different and new technology to regulate power.

    I don't know which one is considered the better brake though, this month MBR has a review of the Elixir R.
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  • GHill
    GHill Posts: 2,402
    Personally I'd go for the Elixir, a little bit more power behind them.

    Juicy is probably a little lighter, does that make any difference for you?
  • zaris
    zaris Posts: 337
    I had the same choice about 10 months ago!
    The elixir does have a better braking surface on the disc and i think they come with the G3 rotors aswell! they are nice brakes specially with all the new tech and stuff...

    I myself though bought the juicy 7's got more control over the reach adjust and they are lighter too if am right. but the main reason was i had juicy 5's and elixir were just out then...so i opted for a safer solution :)

    just in case XD

    zaris
  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Anyone changed pads on the Elixir brakes yet? I like the sound of the top loading system. I HATE changing pads on my Juicy 5s. The damn piston never seems to go flush enough and it always takes a couple of rides to get the wheels spinning perfectly.
  • zaris
    zaris Posts: 337
    yeh your not wrong on the bad stuff...but common they are good once they are workin ;)

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