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I Shift SRAM, GX Eagle Review

I Shift SRAM GX Eagle Review

I Shift SRAM, GX Eagle Review

SRAM’s GX Eagle drivetrain has been far and away the most popular option over the last couple seasons. Whether you’re looking at the value on a factory build or even spec’ing a full custom the SRAM GX option is worth a long look. After a few months running it on my personal bike here’s a GX Eagle review.

I’ve been running SRAM drivetrains, typically X01, for years now. There are a handful of reasons that I went that direction, all of which are still applicable with the GX options.

Building my last bike using the SRAM GX Eagle options allowed me to rearrange where I spent my budget. Like many of our clients I ended up with custom Chris King wheels, Magura Brakes with the GX Eagle drivetrain. Continue reading I Shift SRAM, GX Eagle Review

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SRAM 12sp Eagle Cassette Comparison

SRAM 12sp Eagle Cassettes

SRAM 12sp Eagle Cassette Comparison

SRAM’s Eagle 12 speed systems are the most popular drivetrain option in MTB today. Launched in 2016 the XX1 and X01 Eagle technology trickled down to GX and finally NX options. So no matter what your budget there’s a 12 speed system for you.

Along with the four price points a 10-50t gear range the Eagle system really has made 1x inclusive for almost every rider.

Here are details and images continuing our SRAM 12sp Eagle Cassette Comparison with the three most popular options: the X01, GX and NX Eagle Cassettes. Continue reading SRAM 12sp Eagle Cassette Comparison