2007 Avid Code
The Lever:
The Avid Code lever is a vital part of the Code system and the benefits it offers over conventional levers will make any competitor reconsider what a Freeride/Downhill specific lever should do.
The lever is different than most conventional disc levers and most notably they have three cartridge bearings, spring, cam, and the lever.
Triple Cartridge Bearings – to ensure that the Code stays smooth before, during, and after every ride, Avid uses three cartridge bearings in the lever. There is one bearing on each side of the body, and one on the inside of the main lever itself. The triple cartridge bearing setup ensures smooth service every day no matter how hard you are on equipment or the conditions you ride in. The Code removes brake slop entirely and puts all your braking efforts where they belong.
Code body houses a cartridge bearing on each side
Code lever pieces
Thick Lever Blade – The main lever blade is a solid design. It is made to withstand crashes and everything in-between. Instead of adjusting the lever reach off of the pushrod, the reach is adjusted from the top of the lever. This means that adjusting the lever is not obstructed by the bar or grips as well as making setup for all hand sizes easy and predictable. The third picture below shows how adjusting a Juicy lever’s reach can be obstructed by the handle bar. If you have a newer Rock Shox fork, you can also use the rebound adjuster as a wrench to adjust the reach.
Code lever
Easy lever reach adjustment on the top of the lever
Adjusting lever reach on other brakes can interfere easily with the handlebar
Cam actuated – Unlike conventional disc brake levers that attach directly to the pushrod, the Code attaches to a cam, which then attaches to the pushrod. In the event of a crash, the brake is protected and won’t damage the internals of the brake due to the breakaway feature. Since the lever reach adjusts on the lever itself, there’s no chance of damaging the pushrod or having the reach “self adjust†at the worst of times.
Cam actuated Code lever
Cam actuated lever
Cam actuated lever to protect the brake’s internals
Pivot location – The pivot position of the Code lever is closer to the bars. This gives the Codes a mechanical advantage over most brakes and allows it to stay more constant as the lever is pulled. Expect less arm pump and more control.
Pad Engagement Knob – The Avid Code lever has a pad engagement knob in a location where it won’t get damaged easily in the event of a crash. In the infancy of the Juicy model, they used a plastic contact adjuster. It was located on top of the brake lever and was prone to damage in the event of a crash. By using a solid metal knob, and relocating it to a safer position, this knob won’t be getting damaged nearly as easily.
The knob allows the user to customize on the fly where the lever will engage. Synchronizing where the front and rear brake levers engage is an easy and great feature. The Code pad knob has detents in the pad dial so it has a solid click everytime the dial is turned.
Pad contact adjust
Pad contact adjust
Reversible lever design - If you ever need to replace a lever, you don’t have to worry about getting a left or right specific lever as the Code levers do not have a left or right specific side and will work on either side.
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