believe so. slightly updated elixir cr.Isn't the X0 just an elixir with a fancy lever?
That is my exact gripe on the codes. Maybe I should look into elixirs.I run elixir's on my Session with not problems - I had Codes and didn't like how grabby they were
Not 100% true, most of the pros ride XO levers with Code Caliber.......All the pro's run them, if they can do courses like champery with X0s I think their stopping power will be more than enough for your local places.
I had Elixir CRs on my 951, no problem, had the perfect amount of modulation and were always reliable.
Just snapped a carbon lever once
No wonder I take brakes seriously. ;-)Why are Pros faster: they brake less - think about it!
most are actually using Elixr 9 levers. the X0 lever still have the bleed port on the pad contact dial which makes good bleeds a pita b/c of all the little air pockets that trap small bubbles. the blackbox riders were using Elixr 9 levers w/ Elixr/X0 calipersNot 100% true, most of the pros ride XO levers with Code Caliber.......
Ya, I have heard the same. I honestly listen to everyone hate on Avid. But honestly I haven't had a major problem with them, ever. Granted I haven't ridden as long as most others, but I have owned a few set of Avids, but never had a major problem.My elixirs were barely tolerable on my 25lb XC hardtail, No way I'd run them on a DH bike. Maybe the new X.O DH bikes are better but it will probably be a long time before I run Avid brakes on a bike again. Formula all the way for me.
you might be right for the levers, but over here in Europe you see these calipers a lot http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Danny-Harts-World-Champ-Winning-Giant-Glory-Interbike-2011.htmlmost are actually using Elixr 9 levers. the X0 lever still have the bleed port on the pad contact dial which makes good bleeds a pita b/c of all the little air pockets that trap small bubbles. the blackbox riders were using Elixr 9 levers w/ Elixr/X0 calipers
aw ****. You mean the "air-trap" feature? My new bike comes with code-calipers and x0-levers. Where is the bleed-port exactly on the x0? Is it just hard to bleed or impossible to bleed proberly like the x 9 or shimano?most are actually using Elixr 9 levers. the X0 lever still have the bleed port on the pad contact dial which makes good bleeds a pita b/c of all the little air pockets that trap small bubbles. the blackbox riders were using Elixr 9 levers w/ Elixr/X0 calipers
in the first pic, the pad contact is rotated so you cant see the bleed screw hole. in the second, its protruding from the lever.aw ****. You mean the "air-trap" feature? My new bike comes with code-calipers and x0-levers. Where is the bleed-port exactly on the x0? Is it just hard to bleed or impossible to bleed proberly like the x 9 or shimano?
http://www.tnc-hamburg.com/TNC-Shop/images/product_images/info_images/19866_0.jpg
http://www.spoke.ie/wp-content/uploads/elixir9_lever_34_storm-grey-ano-compressed2.jpg
So whats the trick?in the first pic, the pad contact is rotated so you cant see the bleed screw hole. in the second, its protruding from the lever.
its not impossible to bleed. i bled my Exlir CR lever with no problems but ive had to bleed many other CR's or X0's several times to get all the air out. the taper bore has tiny pockets for the air to hide in. they really can be hit or miss.
patience. just take your time and do a thorough job. sometimes tapping on the lever will free up some bubbles every once and a while. the levers that come in the "pro bleed kit" are 1000x better then the cheap ones in the consumer kit.So whats the trick?