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SRAM Shows New Classic Silver X0, Additional 2×10 Gearing Ranges, Derailleur Sizes

sram x0 classic silver component group color
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sram x0 classic silver component group color

In addition to the new white color for their Apex road group, SRAM unveiled a new X0 Classic Silver option. It’s a new highly polished silver finish on all exterior alloy parts, and it’s available on all current configurations of X0. Existing color options are also still available.

Next up, making a change from their well-hyped 3:2 gear ratios introduced with XX and carried across their 2×10 groups, there will be new gear options at X0, X9 and X7 levels. Two new ratios for front chainrings, 24/38 and 22/36, will be available stock with revised spiders to accommodate the new gearing. They’ll also be available aftermarket as ring and spider sets that can be put on existing crank arms. Product manager Chris Hilton says they wanted to focus on both shift performance (3:2) and having the right gear range for a wider range of bikes, particularly 29ers. From our experience, this is a good move to offer a lower gearing for climbing but larger big ring to keep it from getting maxed out too easily on the downhills.

Lastly, they’ll offer a new front derailleur with shorter cage for long travel bikes and 29ers that need extra frame clearance. Clamp stays in the same place, just the cage changes shape. More pics of the Classic Silver X0 components after the break…

sram x0 classic silver component group color

If anyone used to rock the X0 derailleur before XX came out, this will look very familiar.

sram x0 classic silver component group color

Even the brakes get the chromed treatment.

sram x0 classic silver component group color

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Bryan
Bryan
12 years ago

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm….

what does that look like…….

I just cant place it…..

New Shimano XTR and XT

maybe?

yea….

jeronimo
jeronimo
12 years ago

Not “chromed”, polished. Still won’t look right on a classic ride.

Kovas
Kovas
12 years ago

You know what they say… paint is weight.
I salute SRAM, keepin’ it racer-real…

flech1454
flech1454
12 years ago

@kovas
that would make the sram red “black” group go against that then…

as much as i like the black, i really dont like the look of it on any of the bike this year, the silver parts just looked better. Besides you cant scratch the paint off polished metal.

Gregg
Gregg
12 years ago

The big problem I have with the SRAM stuff is price. The upcharge for the Red “black” is ridiculous! I have no doubt this will be any different.

shockbuster
shockbuster
12 years ago

Does anybody know the the release date for the ring and spider sets that can be put on existing crank arms.
(aftermarket)?

RC
RC
12 years ago

WE need tighter ring spacing too! I want a 28-38 or 39 for my 29er

Steve
12 years ago

They NEED to make a bash ring for those goddamn cranks.

Ben
Ben
12 years ago

Whats to keep the chain from dropping with a 36-22 downshift?

Hawley, LLC
12 years ago

Sram Red Black is anodizing. It weighs way less than powder coat. The new Red Black/Black Red does in fact weigh less than the original…the claims are true.

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