The one bugaboo with an 11 speed version with that much range would be larger steps between gears. For many of us, that wouldn't be a big problem, but when you consider that Eagle is used by both top XC racers and EWS riders, it's another reminder of how impressive the technology is. In the past, groups were distinguished by intended user. Eagle covers everyone but DH racers. Had they introduced it at 11 speeds, the XC race crowd would not have adopted it universally.
Jan. 19, 2018, 9:07 a.m. - Pete Roggeman
The one bugaboo with an 11 speed version with that much range would be larger steps between gears. For many of us, that wouldn't be a big problem, but when you consider that Eagle is used by both top XC racers and EWS riders, it's another reminder of how impressive the technology is. In the past, groups were distinguished by intended user. Eagle covers everyone but DH racers. Had they introduced it at 11 speeds, the XC race crowd would not have adopted it universally.