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Avid Elixir 3 brakes


AVID’S ELIXIR 3 is low on features but high on control for its cost. It uses the most basic ‘humpback’ Elixir lever body and a fixed-hose calliper that has to be aligned using pain-in-the-arse cup and cone washers. It runs on less heat tolerant DOT 4 fluid too, though you can upgrade to DOT 5 easily enough.

You do get a two-bolt clamp for easy bar fitting though, along with the latest, quieter, pulse-free HS1 rotor to keep weight reasonable. Avid’s unique close-in lever pivot gives a natural sweep that boosts adequate power and improves already decent feedback levels.

Bleeding is OK if not brilliant, and the basic Elixir lever has always been the most reliable. It’s a decent high control, low price XC/trail option. There’s no brake-only option though.

WEIGHT 442g
POWER 100Nm

PRICE: 148$




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