SRAM Eagle Transmission launches

After photos of many an XC elite racers bike teased what the future would look like, the moment has arrived, and we have an official launch for the new Sram Eagle range of components.

Those Mountain Bike World Cup images had us primed, and Sram hasn’t disappointed. At the heart of the new Eagle transmission is what the brand describes as, “an entirely new hangerless interface, full mount attachment method”.

Whilst the new mech mount has been the stand out ‘look at me’ part as pros raced WC rounds, todays launch also features cranksets, with or without 2 types of – spider and spindle-based – power meter option, also a bash guard option (XX and X0), shifters (Pod Controllers), cassettes and chains, spanning 3 distinct groupsets:

XX SL Eagle Transmission

XX Eagle Transmission

X0 Eagle Transmission

As you’d expect, full eMTB compatibility is engineered into both XX and X0 groupset components.

Sram describes XX SL as the pinnacle of cross-country cycling performance, and the lightest Eagle configuration. Here, the new XX SL Transmission cassette is as a major factor, delivering what the brand calls its best-ever inboard and outboard shifting performance under load. The X-SYNC design is said to be optimized for better shifting under harder pedal efforts, whilst also being the lightest Eagle cassette ever.

The XX SL Transmission cranks – claimed to be the lightest ISO certified crank on the market – are designed for maximum stiffness and feature the new XX SL Eagle Transmission (T-Type) direct mount chainring.

Specifically engineered to optimize Eagle Transmission, the XX SL Eagle Transmission Flattop chain features a unique flat top, with the shape maximize shifting performance and robustness.

Featuring a “click and fire” two-button design, the new AXS Pod Ultimate controller is said to transform rider inputs delivering a vastly more personal experience with better ergonomics.

 

The eagle eyed (pun fully intended) amongst you will have spotted an omission from the groupset components outlined above; brakes.

Here Sram introduces the Code Stealth Brake Collection. The all-new lever body design brings the hose closer to the bar, allowing for a sleeker, more modern ride. Available on a simplified line-up with Level and Code, the levers feature aesthetics to pair with those of Eagle Transmission.

Ultimate (featuring Ti or Carbon accents) represents the range topper, with the Silver variant described as containing many of the same performance features but with a no-frills approach.

Code Stealth brakes share some of the best features with current Code brakes, like the proven internals, 4P calliper with 15 and 16mm pistons, Stealth-a-majig compression fittings, as well as MatchMaker X clamps.

Building on this foundation, Code Stealth brakes update the look and position of the brake lever to complement AXS-equipped cockpits, while adding SwingLink across all models for a fatigue-free ride.

Anyone looking for an extensive review will find 6 months worth of ride experience, across multiple bike platforms, over at Enduro Mountainbike magazine.

ZyroFisher are the UK distributor for SRAM. Limited launch stock will be initially available, and retailers should contact their account manager for more information.