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11-01-20, 10:07 PM

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tbenjaminsen

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Originally Posted by wgscott

If they are Avid brakes, the best way to deal with them is to put them in the trash can and install Shimano. Alvio would even be a major improvement.

That’s a bold statement!
Although I agree (to some extent) that Shimano hydro brakes are somewhat easier to maintain, I wouldn’t trash the Avid Elixir 7 Trail brakes on my secondary trail bike unless needed.
You just need to know how to deal with them to keep them running smoothly, and knowing that they’re NOT Shimano brakes is the perfect place to start :-)
YMMV.

-Tom