First Look - Avid Elixir 7 and 9 Trail Disk Brakes
18 April 2013 | By AngusMcIntoshAvid is proud to introduce the new Elixir 9 Trail and Elixir 7 Trail hydraulic disc brakes. Together with X0 Trail, they form the Avid Trail Family, the key to more power and control with less weight and zero fuss.
Each Avid Trail brake features monster all-mountain power courtesy of a new 4-piston, dual-diameter caliper design. And with weights dipping below 350 grams, each of these three models gives up nothing when it’s time to climb.
“We launched this new family of Avid brakes with the X0 Trail model last year,” said Avid product manager James Alberts. “The ideas and technology behind that brake were extremely well received, and we’re excited to be expanding that type of performance into two more Trail models, the Elixir 9 and Elixir 7.”
With riders seeking do-it-all machines that can float up steep climbs, devour rough descents and go further and faster than ever before, trail bikes are becoming more and more capable. Braking performance is part of the progression. The Avid Trail Series is too.
Avid Elixir 9 Trail -
- Application: XC/TRAIL/AM/FR
- Weight: 350 grams Carbon Blade (Front; Direct Mount, 160mm rotor)
- Color: Black Ano
- Fluid: Dot 5.1
- Rotor Size: HS1 160/170/180/200mm
- Caliper: Forged 2-piece Aluminum
- System: 4-Piston Dual-Diameter Caliper
- Pads: Organic with Steel Backing Plates
- Additional Features: Tool-free Contact Adjust; Tooled Reach Adjust; Tooled Banjo
- Adjust; MatchMaker X Compatible
- Availability June 2013 | MSRP: USD $169, €152, £139.99
Avid Elixir 7 Trail -
- Application: XC/TRAIL/AM/FR
- Weight: 355 grams Alloy Blade (Front; Direct Mount, 160mm rotor)
- Color: Storm Grey
- Fluid: Dot 5.1
- Rotor Size: HS1 160/170/180/200mm
- Caliper: Forged 2-piece Aluminum
- System: 4-Piston Dual-Diameter Caliper
- Pads: Organic with Steel Backing Plates
- Additional Features: Tooled Reach Adjust; Tooled Banjo Adjust; MatchMaker X Compatible
- Availability June 2013 | MSRP: USD $126, €114, £99.99
