Greg Herbold was once again MCing the proceedings at the Rockshox launch. And by providing sandwiches for all the journalists SRAM ensured a full house to see a selection of its 2012 offerings..
The first thing HB did was to introduce their new 3200cu-ft truck/trailer with its 8.3litre turbo. They’re hoping it lasts them another 15 years, like their last one.
First up, and from a distance, you could be forgiven for thinking that this is an XTR equipped bike, but that’s because there’s a new, hand-mirror-polish version of SRAM’s XO groupset. And very shiny it is too…
There’s a new collaboration between SRAM and MRP in the works (no, SRAM hasn’t bought MRP – not that we know anyway, they’re just working together) – there’s a new chain device at an XO level – it’s basically the MRP SL with custom graphics, but seeing as they’ve only been working together since Eurobike, expect some SRAM specific stuff shortly.
Some Truvativ Noir highlights: There’s a 700mm riser bar with 5° up sweep and 9° back which weights 190g. There’s also a Noir flat bar with 10° sweep coming in at 180g.
And in the corner was a black sheet draped over a mystery new product. With a bit of fanfare, Herbold unveiled it.
Yep, there’s a new SID 29er for the big wheel racers. This World Cup version weights 1582g… pretty good for a big wheel fork. It features carbon crown and steerer, 32 uppers, 15mm Maxle Lite and drilled bushings. It’ll come in 100mm or 80mm and 15mm or QR.
SRAM is now introducing new 2×10 ratios, which will please the freeriders, 29ers and UK riders… Available in XO, X9, X7, X5 it’ll start being available in 24 x 38T and 22 x 36T (which, interestingly moves away from SRAM’s ‘perfect’ and patented ratio between rings of 1.5:1 – but it’s in order to get those lower gear ratios. You’ll also be able to get a new, smaller spider for those cranks with removeable ones. There’s also a new front mech that will cope with these new sizes – and the clamp stays in the same place so you it’ll work with whatever frame you currently have.
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Sid 29er, right on time.
Am i right in thinking you can service the Monarch shocks yourself?
I’d happily take a slight hit in performance, and pay a bit extra, for something i can maintain at home.
Horatio yes you can but Fox shocks are much easier to service.
I wonder if the 29er Sids will all be twisted just like the 26er ones are?
Alejandro qc issues?
What are those white grips on the bar next to the new XO? They look comfy.
Hang on SRAM patented ring ratios? so if I decide to run the same rings as them on my shimano chainset they’ll sue me?
ok I know they cant sue me but how can they patent which 2 rings you fit?
They mostly look very serious and / or constipated in the photos. As if performing a magic trick that they hope won’t go disastrously wrong. Isn’t it weird how one day all this new stuff will look very old hat.
HB? If you insist people call by by letters, then shouldn’t it be GH? That is your initials after all.
Finbar, they look like ESI racer edge silicone grips. Yup they are comfy but do wear/tear quickly.
Thanks Anthony.
prahran, I think his nickname is/was H-ball….so HB
A Remedy with a 160mm fork? There goes the warranty.