Are avid elixrs better than the juicy range?

Prowlus
Prowlus Posts: 539
edited May 2009 in MTB buying advice
I just got a pair of elixr Rs setup on my Hellcat to replace the juicy 3s that were on there and their pretty impressive in terms of stopping distance and descent control plus they feel alot lighther than their predecessors . Was wondering if they are that good , do they have the potential to replace my juicy 7s on my ransom ? I may consider getting a pair for my 160mm trail ripper if they are successful on my testbed bike
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  • ratty2k
    ratty2k Posts: 3,872
    Lots of power, good modulation.... But the set I had, I could never get the feel right. Always seemed to get air in 'em at some point and part way through a couple of rides, I'd be able to pull the lever all the way to the bar.... Eventually lost confidence in 'em and bought Hope Tech M4 (F) and Tech V2 (R)- Miles better IMO, better feel in your hands- proper quality, better feel on the lever- more solid and more power...
    But as I said, when the Elixr's worked they were great brakes.
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  • M6TTF
    M6TTF Posts: 602
    Replaced my juicy 3s with elixirs. Miles better feel, less lever throw, more modulation, easier to swap pads, no brainer!
  • jam1e
    jam1e Posts: 1,068
    ratty2k wrote:
    Lots of power, good modulation.... But the set I had, I could never get the feel right. Always seemed to get air in 'em at some point and part way through a couple of rides, I'd be able to pull the lever all the way to the bar.... Eventually lost confidence in 'em and bought Hope Tech M4 (F) and Tech V2 (R)- Miles better IMO, better feel in your hands- proper quality, better feel on the lever- more solid and more power...
    But as I said, when the Elixr's worked they were great brakes.

    Odd brakes?

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  • rwalworth
    rwalworth Posts: 176
    Mine need bleeding all.the.time, good when working but i wouldn't recommend them

    r
  • M6TTF
    M6TTF Posts: 602
    Bled mine once when cutting down the brake lines, not touched them since. Mybe you were unlucky?
  • BoardinBob
    BoardinBob Posts: 697
    I believe the Elixirs are the replacement for the Juicy range
  • Airienteer
    Airienteer Posts: 695
    BoardinBob wrote:
    I believe the Elixirs are the replacement for the Juicy range

    Yep. From what I've read the Elixir range will be replacing the Juicys. IMO this will make things much simpler, as the Avid line-up is far too complex at the moment.

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