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SRAM Announce DB8 Stealth Brakes and S-1000 Transmission
These products, with the exception of the cassette, are only offered as original equipment, but we will get one of our riders setup on an S-1000 transmission and have initial impressions out shortly. Below is the release from SRAM
SRAM S-1000 Transmission
Eagle Transmission is the realization of the dream to fundamentally change the way we shift and ride a mountain bike. It radically simplifies, strengthens, and extends lifespan to new limits. It uses no derailleur hanger or adjustment screws and lets you shift flawlessly under maximum power. And now with the introduction of new T-Type components to the Eagle Transmission Ecosystem, it delivers the dream to even more riders.
S-1000 Eagle Crankset
- Forged aluminum crankarm with 8-bolt ring compatibility
- Integrated composite bashguards shared with GX and X0 Eagle Transmission
- 155mm, 160mm, 165mm, 170mm, 175mm lengths
- Stamped steel or aluminum chainrings
- Compatible with all SRAM T-Type components
- OE availability only
S-1000 Transmission Derailleur
- Compatible with all SRAM T-Type components
- Shares GX Eagle Transmission architecture with sleek black colorway
- New drag spring cage damper
- Hangerless Interface, Full Mount attachment method
- Radically clear setup process, no adjustment required
- OE availability only
XS-1270 EAGLE Transmission Cassette
- Complete 10-52t range
- Gears 8-12 (10-12-14-16-18t) are a replaceable cluster
- Splined 8, 9, 10 Speed Driverbody compatible – steel Driverbody material required
- Full X-SYNC design for best-ever inboard and outboard shifting performance under load
- Unique black nickel chrome finish
- 55mm chainline compatibility for more moderate chain angle, longer wear and greater precision. Setup Cog for simple set up
- Compatible with all SRAM T-Type components
SRAM DB8 Stealth Brakes
DB8 is our simple, robust, and powerful brake for riders who prefer to set and forget. The low maintenance Mineral Oil system uses proven lever technologies and features easy adjustment access and superior ergonomic comfort. The stealth lever body design brings the hose parallel to the bar, allowing for a sleeker, more modern ride. Code-like power is no surprise, as DB8 utilizes similar caliper architecture and existing brake pads.
- Stealth lever architecture for a sleeker, more modern ride
- Code-like heavy duty power
- Tooled lever reach adjust
- Uses existing Code pads
- Designed for use with Maxima Mineral Oil only
- Designed for use with SRAM Mineral Oil Bleed Kit only
- 274 USD (Set)
Head over to SRAM for full details, pricing, and availability on both these products!
Height - 6'/183cm (mostly legs)
Weight - 155lbs/77kg
Inseam - 34"/86cm
Ape Index - The Original Slinky™
Age - 22
Bar Width - 780mm
Preferred Reach - 485-500mm
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Jotegir
1 day, 4 hours ago
We're going to see the exact same thing as we did with GX and NX eagle a few years ago with GX and s1000 AXS, but worse. I remember when Eagle was the cat's ass and Shimano either didn't have the 12 speed group out or it was XTR only and unobtainable (those cranks/chainrings took forever to actually start shipping). Companies were managing to get GX Eagle deep into the spec sheets and for reasonable prices. When NX came out, the prices stayed the same but NX started to trickle its way into the GX territory, with entire drivetrains taking over the lower end of the scale and mixed drivetrains taking over the middle.
My prediction with S1000 is we'll see the same behaviour, with the lower-speced GX bikes now coming with S1000 or mixed drivetrains with prices remaining constant. Sure, like NX, we'll likely see the system penetrate a little lower in the market as well, but it'll also move up into the formerly GX exclusive territory.
The caveat this time is that when you break your s1000 derailleur, you have to buy an expensive GX replacement. I'm curious if they'll offer cassettes, jockey wheels, and chainring replacements at this level or if you'll be forced to move up there too. If not, this whole drivetrain is an anti-consumer bait and switch. As to whether they'll offer replacements in the future, I'll note that their OE only release language is new, this indicates that their intended behaviour is different too. In the past, product often showed up as OE spec first and then was available later - but they never specified it was OE only then.
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Fat_Tony_NJ
1 day, 1 hour ago
"Splined 8, 9, 10 Speed Driverbody compatible – steel Driverbody material required".
Does this mean the cassette is HG comaptible?!?!?
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Jotegir
23 hours, 4 minutes ago
This might be the biggest bit of the release, honestly. Look how nice that cassette looks and oops, it totally fits on a classic HG freehub provided its steel.
Wild to think we didn't have this technology when SRAM 11 speed came out.....
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HollyBoni
12 hours, 54 minutes ago
From what I gather it fits on HG and the 10T works because the chain line is wider and the cassette "hangs off" the freehub body a bit.
It's interesting that they specify a steel freehub body tho. That's not a stock option on most hubs, and not an option at all on some hubs. Maybe it's an ebike thing?
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Nick Meulemans
1 day, 23 hours ago
What should I budget for if they're unobtainable (or prohibitively expensive because I need a new bicycle)?
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Pete Roggeman
1 day, 22 hours ago
Not exactly sure what the question is here, Nick. For starters these products are (for now at least) OE only, meaning you won't be able to get them except on a new bike. In future that may change but we just don't know. So, for budgeting purposes, I guess you're budgeting for a new bike if you want the new DB8 brakes or S-1000 Transmission.
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Mike Ferrentino
1 day, 21 hours ago
Yeahbut... the DB8 brakes have a price listed.
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Pete Roggeman
1 day, 15 hours ago
Hmm, shit. All we know now is what we were sent which is that the - correction - cranks and derailleur are OE only, the brakes definitely do have a price attached (thanks, Mike) but no word on OE only or retail pricing for the cassette, so we'll check on that...
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Onawalk
1 day, 19 hours ago
Budget $7500 cad
It seems like a premium over XX or XO, but you get Fox suspension bits, and a Stumpy 15 frame as a bonus gift....
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