So, XX and X7 are going ten speed in 2010. Details are below, hot off the press release.
Hmm… Now, what do we think is going to be happening to X9 and X0 eh? 😉
X7 10-Speed Rear Derailleur
New technologies, finish and family strategy create a cohesive performance story. X7 intends to deliver the highest
value MTB components in its class. We’ve built in our award winning 10 Speed Exact Actuation shifting
technology giving you XX shifting
performance at the X7 level. We upgrade
our materials story with a
3K carbon pulley cage. We added our new Storm Grey Finish and family graphics package.
Features/Benefits
• 10 Speed, Exact Actuation shifting
• 3K carbon cage
• 36t Cassette compatibility
• New family finish and graphics package
• Storm Grey finish
• High-end materials
• 3 cage lengths: long, medium and
short cage
X7 10-Speed Front Derailleur
The X7 FD was designed from scratch specifically for 2X10. It’s a critical part of our X-Glide shifting experience: the fastest shift ever. It’s new body is slimmer, lighter and good looking. Offered in a wide variety of clamp-mount and direct-mount options.
Features/Benefits
• Designed for 2×10
• Dual pull routing
• High and low direct mount options
• Storm gray finish
X7 10-Speed Trigger Shifters
We’ve added our award winning
10 Speed Exact Actuation shifting technology to the new X7 shifters
providing XX shifting performance
at the X7 level. The X7 Trigger
maintains the legacy of SRAM shifting with new technologies optimized
for 2X10. Exact Actuation 10-Speed rear shifters and dedicated 2X10
front shifters. Our new finish and graphics package create a cohesive high performance story.
Features/Benefits
• Dedicated 2X10.
• 10-Speed Exact Actuation Ratio
Technology.
• New storm grey finish and family graphics package
• Matchmaker Compatibility
• Removable Clamp
• Impulse Technology
• Slim Profile Design
• Top Cap Cable Change
S1400 2X10 Crank
2X10: Lightning-fast and accurate front shifting, through an all-new, patented, mind-blowing performance technology: X-Glide.
Labeling and finish mesh perfectly with SRAM drivetrain families. S1400 features our OCT Hollow Forged crankarm that are beautiful, strong and light. Our new GXP bottom bracket featuring Gutter Seal technology
promises reduced seal drag and increased bearing life.
Features
• OCT – hollow forged crankarms
• 2X10 X-Glide chain rings
• XR GXP BB system featuring Gutter Technology
• Brushed crankarm texture
• Family finish and graphics
Giga X Pipe (GXP)
Gutter drastically improves sealing against the elements while reducing seal drag. We’ve designed a fresh new cup forging for a new high-end look. A new standard in external bearing performance.
While other systems rely on side loading the bearings to eliminate play, which
causes premature bearing wear, the GXP system is different. The GXP system
captures the left side bearing between the spindle and the left crankarm while allowing the drive-side bearing to float axially on the spindle, thereby eliminating the necessity to side-load bearings during adjustment. The simplicity of installation is refined: once it is tightened to the proper specifications you are ready to roll with a worry free BB. The GXP system uses two bicycle specific cartridge bearings and eight seals for a smooth and long lasting ride.
Ceramic
Ceramic bearings. Red Ano finish
Team
Custom steel bearings. Tungsten finish
XR
Custom steel bearings. Black finish
Features/Benefits
• Gutter Seal Technology
• New high-end shape and finishes
• Improved tool engagement
Elixir R
Amazing ride quality achieved through our Tapered Bore* and improved pivot location. Less initial power and deep stroke modulation allows the rider to better use and control more powerful brakes. More power through larger caliper pistons.
Features/Benefits
• Tapered bore lever with
integrated reservoir
• Tools free reach adjust
• Two-piece caliper top
loading pads
• MatchMaker compatible
• Improved modulation
• Increased power
• Reduced weight
PG-1050
The new PowerGlide™ 1050 cassette performance is optimized by material choice, tooth profile and shift ramp design for quick and positive index shifting. Our new cassette features a semi-spidered construction for a maximum stiffness to weight ratio and is available in many optimized configurations to best match a wide variety of uses.
Features/Benefits
• PG-1050 cassette ranges –
11-32, 12-36T
• Steel Lockring and lockring finish
• Cog spacers and spacer finish
• A new choice for high level 10 speed shifting performance.
• PowerGlide technology allows for a unmatched transition between gears when up and down shifting
• Semi-spidered design is light, strong, and efficient
X7 Hub set
The smoothness of cartridge
bearings at X7 level
Features/Benefits
• The first hub offering cartridge
bearings at this price point
• The SRAM brand name and the full service worldwide
• Consistent spec and artwork
P.S. personally I really like the idea of having a 2×10 setup which gives me the same spread of ratios as a 3×9 setup but with better front shifting and a lot less duplication of gears.
Gear inches from sheldon’s gear calculator with a 26×1.9″ tyre….
Standard 3×9
44 32 22
11 103 74.9 51.5
12 94.4 68.7 47.2
14 80.9 58.9 40.5
16 70.8 51.5 35.4
18 62.9 45.8 31.5
21 54 39.2 27
24 47.2 34.3 23.6
28 40.5 29.4 20.2
32 35.4 25.8 17.7
2×10 with the 11-32 cassette
42 28 39 26
11 98.3 65.5 11 91.3 60.9
12 90.1 60.1 12 83.7 55.8
14 77.3 51.5 14 71.7 47.8
16 67.6 45.1 16 62.8 41.8
18 60.1 40.1 18 55.8 37.2
20 54.1 36.1 20 50.2 33.5
22 49.2 32.8 22 45.6 30.4
25 43.3 28.8 25 40.2 26.8
28 38.6 25.8 28 35.9 23.9
32 33.8 22.5 32 31.4 20.9
2×10 with the 12-36 cassette
39 26 42 28
12 83.7 55.8 12 90.1 60.1
14 71.7 47.8 14 77.3 51.5
16 62.8 41.8 16 67.6 45.1
18 55.8 37.2 18 60.1 40.1
20 50.2 33.5 20 54.1 36.1
22 45.6 30.4 22 49.2 32.8
25 40.2 26.8 25 43.3 28.8
28 35.9 23.9 28 38.6 25.8
32 31.4 20.9 32 33.8 22.5
36 27.9 18.6 36 30 20
Cassettes might be slightly different, but shows the idea. Effectively the 2×10 will lose 1/2 – 1 1/2 gears at the top or bottom of the range compared with the 3×9, but there is less overlap between the gears, so about 7 gears the same instead of 12.
that didnt work did it…
No, but I think you described the point well with your last paragraph.
I think there is going to be a significant price hike, carbon caged current rear mech (X-0) is around £150RRP, carbon caged shiny new X-7 with all the 10 speed hype/fact/bullsh1t/benefit whichever your take on it is I imagine will take the price up, wouldn’t be surprised at £100 rrp for effectively an entry level mech
surely, as we’re going from 27-spd (3×9) to 20-spd (2×10) then there should be an equivalent price reduction of 25%
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what? it doesn’t work like that?
prices have gone up by 25% you say?
of course they have…
Why make the cage out of carbon when parts of the mech are clearly still made of pressed steel – ridiculous.
re: the price, I’d say rrp at launch isn’t too relevant. XX is still very pricey, but you can get a whole XX groupset for £1200 now, whereas at launch they were quoting $328 for the cassette iirc.
2×10 is clearly gonna happen for all of us, but there’s no rush to ditch perfectly good 3×9 setups for it. so why worry?
[quote]Everyone seems to like Avid’s Elixir Brakes[/quote]
Apart from bike shop workers who have to do half a dozen caliper rebuilds a week gratis because the pistons are made of Edam
I’ve just sold my Elixir CRs, they were shit”
Like most of Avid stuff IMO, great till it has to work through a British winter
try washing your bike properly after each ride – my elixirs are as good as the day i fitted them
I’d hope they would be better than the day they were fitted…bedding in and all that would hopefully make them work better…
Perfect if it was available 22 x 36 (with or without bash) – I’d rather lose a few top end gears and keep my bottom end than lose a bit of both.
I’d love to give 10 x 2 a try… maybe with Hammertime?