Juicy 4sl to Elixir 5's

Stormtrooper

I currently have Juicy 4 rsl's on my bike and have been thinking of getting some Elixir 5's is it worth the change. Also i know something is only worth what someone is willing to pay but what sort of price would i expect to get for my Juicys if i did change.

The Northern Monkey

i think they're the same brake arent they? just one has a one/two more adjustments?

not really a worthy upgrade in my eyes tbh..... actually... no Avid brake is an upgrade

ilovedirt

Nah, elixirs are loads better, more power, better modulation, more reliable etc etc, big upgrade, do it.
Also, for your juicies, i'd say you're looking at £50 per brake new, ish, so say £60 or so for the pair used. Personally i'd never touch used brakes, but that's me.

GHill

bigbenj_08 wrote:

i think they're the same brake arent they? just one has a one/two more adjustments?

Not even slightly. Elixir is a completely different brake and much better than the Juicys in almost every field.

bomberesque

I like the juicys that I've had but having switched to Elixirs recently I'd echo the above. It's a totally redesigned system, the lever feel is tons firmer and the progression better. Not clear yet on top end braking power but I never had a problem with that on J3s or 7s anyway.

well worth the upgrade, ebay the old ones and get what you can.