Avid elixir 1 disc brake top notch braking shouldnt break the bank the piston design and geometry of the elixir line brings the power to this impressive entry level brake complete with the uniquely smooth control of taperbore technology integrated within the sleek ambidextrous lever body tooled reach adjust and two piece top loading caliper elixir 1 is the best performing hydraulic disc brake in its class featuresdeep stroke modulation theres a fine line between braking hard and braking