Avid's Elixir 9 and 7 Brakes

 Been running XO Trails for a year now & can't wait to upgrade the other bikes to Trails w/o as much coin required. I love the modulation feel at the lever to bring speed in check ever so delicately, but also have the ability to stop on a dime on the fastest sections heading south when that unexpected downed rider, hiker or animal finds their way into your path.

Have never experienced brake fade yet on these, unlike my XO Elixer's of past during several K of desent. But then again, it was pretty hot out the day when I managed to boil over those elixer's.

BTW, I'm not a SRAM/AVID rep on these. Just like to share with others what works!

Now, if Avid could only make a self bleeding kit for these puppies, I'd be in heaven. The current process is an art that I would have rather not had to master.

 ..don't forget to check the pads...there's no warning it will wear off..except when you're going down 25 mph and the wheel locks up. That's the indication that the pads need to be replace. BB7 solved my problems.

 Just like the X0 Trails but with a bit more weight to them

 Elixir 9 trail WANT. retail price?