Product news: We were also able to take a look at the 2018 highlights at SRAM. In addition to the youngest member of the Eagle family, we were also presented with the newly launched Rockshox Pike suspension fork and the new Code brakes.
The first product highlight for 2018 from SRAM is the GX Eagle circuit. With the same bandwidth and performance as the two previous Eagle 1×12 groups and a price of around €500, it's a real eye-catcher. The weight disadvantage compared to the top group of the Eagle series is around 400 grams, which you can definitely accept with this one. In addition, we are currently testing the SRAM GX Eagle and will soon be able to tell you more about the performance of the group.
Product news: SRAM GX Eagle: Will the new 12-speed group retire the MTB front derailleur?
Market: With the new SRAM GX Eagle, the US manufacturer is introducing a new 12-speed group that raises the price considerably, but at the same time inherits numerous features of the existing Eagle groups - including of course the 10-50 cassette with a range of 500%, which is hardly inferior to traditional 2-speed drives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obT95m2oL7s With the introduction to the two […]
Another highlight is the newly launched Rockshox Pike suspension fork, which has been completely redesigned and features new Charger damping, such as DebonAir technology. The 2018 Pike is available for 27,5″ (120-160mm) and 29″ (120-140mm) and optionally with RCT3 or RC damping.
Product news: Rock Shox Pike 2018: less enduro, more trail
Market: Rock Shox has given its successful Pike fork a comprehensive update for the 2018 model year – lighter and with a new inner workings, the fork is now aimed more at modern trail bikes than before. There are also some innovations to be announced at Revelation, Lyrik and Yari. When Rock Shox revived the Pike in 2013, the […]
The third highlight are the new SRAM Code brakes, which will be available in two versions (RSC or Code R) in 2018. The more expensive model comes with pressure point adjustment, lever width adjustment and swing link, the cheaper alternative has lever width adjustment.