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Graham Cottingham

Will SRAM's new Eagle Transmission mark the end of the derailleur hanger?

SRAM T-Type XX drivetrain render

SRAM has launched three new mountain bike transmissions which could mark a significant shift in drivetrain tech with promises of increased robustness, lower weights, simpler installation, and better performance.

It's been almost two years since SRAM last upgraded a mountain bike drivetrain when they introduced the electrified mid-level GX AXS drivetrain. The GX AXS may not have been technically revolutionary, but it marked a significant drop in price and opened up wireless electronic shifting to a lot more riders.

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