Springtime has just opened its gates and were already swamped with brand new cycle parts
We’ve only got into spring 2011, and the bike mad techs over at Sram have already released the lowdown about the new Avid 2012 braking system line.
Avid are well recognized in the cycle parts trade because of good performance and amazing amount of worth.The two brand-new brakes uncovered were the Elixir 7 & 9 hydraulic disc brakes, set to replace this years CR and R models. As cycle parts go, brakes are definitely the most important, avoiding injuries so when used correctly helping you go flat out over any type of surface.
One of the main capabilities assured is a simplified bleeding system make this cycle part an easy task to arrange and look after when on the cycle, this really is produced through a fresh bleed port and air trap making an amazingly easy to set up cycle part. Together with a new bleed system the Elixir 9’s will offer reach and contact adjustments with a tool free design coupled with a modified barrel adjuster. The Elixir 9’s calliper is going to be made from a light-weight two part construction offering a finish weight of a simple 358g.
As well as the elixir 9, a more affordable version referred to as the 7 is going to be obtainable, offering lots of the parts and top features of the 9 as well as a TaperBore lever design and style.As well as making brand new cycle parts, Avid have changed their collection of rotors that has a range of 140,160,180 or 200mm.
With all these brand new upgrades the bar happens to be set for additional cycle parts manufacturers to visit full-scale and make some really remarkable cycle parts for 2012.
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