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cassette, derailleur, DH, drivetrain, Gear, gx, shifter, sram - June 8, 2016

SRAM Announces Affordable Downhill Group: GX DH

SRAM’s GX group was introduced last year, making 11-speed drivetrains affordable to more riders than ever before. Now the company is adding DH-specific parts to the GX line for gravity riders looking to shred on a budget. The new DH-specific components include a 7-speed, Type 2.1 derailleur, shifter, and 11-25t cassette. There isn’t a DH-specific crankset or …

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New Competitor in the Drivetrain Market: Box Components

Box Components has been working on this drivetrain for years now, but it’s looking like it’s nearing production. In fact, Box says it should be available by the end of 2016. They had a demo on display at Sea Otter so folks could try out their unique Push-Push shifter. Instead of using two paddles on …

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SRAM Releases New Eagle 1×12 Drivetrains in XX1 and X01 Lines

SRAM 1×12 is officially here! While it may have been one of the worst-kept product launch secrets in recent memory, and we were even speculating about an expanding gear range following the new Boost 148 spacing from last year, 12-speed is now officially official! Dubbed “Eagle” XX1 and X01, SRAM is adding yet another label to …

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1x11, drivetrain, Gear, news, sram nx - February 12, 2016

Breaking News: SRAM Announces Entry-Level 1×11 Drivetrain: The NX1

With the release of SRAM’s GX drivetrain last year we finally exclaimed, “Ah, now 1×11 is actually affordable!” And that is undoubtedly still the case for that drivetrain: GX offers an incredible value for the money, and will serve most any rider well for a very long time. Just read Aaron’s in-depth review for evidence. While GX …

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Wolf Tooth Components 104 BCD Alloy Chainring Review

I’ve gone through various 1X drivetrain configurations on my mountain bikes over the years and during that time, I’ve had a chance to try a number of different chainrings. Recently I picked up an alloy chainring from Wolf Tooth Components, and it’s been one of the best I’ve used. Wolf Tooth offers a wide selection of 104 …

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