Avid elixir 2009

Main Features:

* Improved Modulation
* Increased Power (bigger pistons in the caliper over the Juicy line)
* Reduced Weight (~20g lighter than Juicy)
* Taperbore Lever with Integrated Reservoir
* Tool-Free Reach Adjust (that’s what the dial on the lever does)
* Two-Piece Caliper
* Top Loading Pads (as well as a security clip to secure them to the caliper)
* Drip-Free Bleeding
* MatchMaker Compatible
* Power Reserve Geometry
* Caliper Positioning System
* A new Lighter Rotor (G3)
* $129 per brake w/160mm rotor ($133 w/180mm rotor)
* Post mount 160mm claimed weight of 375g (~275g for lever/hose/caliper)

The main feature of the brake is that it has a tapered bore in the inline setup in additon to the features listed above. Singletrack world has a nice picture showing how it all assembles together and you can see the taper bore clearly through the plexi model.

The adjuster you see on the lever itself doesn’t adjust the bite point, but adjusts the lever position. No longer do you have to mess with trying to finagle a small allen to adjust the lever position. There will be two versions of the brake, the non R version doesn’t include this tool free reach adjuster but an allen instead.