Avid2011 Elixir R

 Awesome brakes, the allow for alot of control on steeps and when going fast into corners. I have rarely had the front skid when I brake really hard on loose rock or steep corners. This is an ideal feature for people getting into downhill or freeride.

 These brakes are soooo temperamental! Please don't waste your money on these bakes or if they come stock with a bike you want to get consider
swaping them out for something that will actually work consistently instead of super touchy one corner then almost no power the next corner. also if your going down a steep and your on the brakes for a while the leavers tend to get farther away from the handle bar and you have to let off them and pump them a couple times to get em back to normal. Mabey i just got a lemon cause everyone else that comented here seems to like them but i just wouldnt recomend them

 A little bit cheaper model that offers great performance .

 awesome brake for the money, packs a huge punch if needed, great for most styles of riding, easy maintenance, light weight, good reach in adjustment, look the part, best brake for the money

 Great braking in any condition....wet, muddy, sandy, snowey?....I use for downhilll...only prob i had is the mount to the handle bars broke ....but other that thats solid brakes for 69.99 from bikewagon.com

 worst brake ever levers fall down when i do jumps they have no braking power till the end of the day of riding ive just bled them didnt help at all so bad im glad to be getting new brakes i would give it no stars if i could

 These brakes worked far better than my 4 piston Hayes stroker ace's which is incredible in my opinion. So far i haven't found any problems with them.

 they are inconsistent. even after bleeding. the pads are too close to the rotor and are not adjustable.
I am saving for the new shimano XT...