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Looking for a reliable and rugged drivetrain for your all-day trail rides? Look no further than the GX Eagle Transmission. This dependable drivetrain is built to withstand anything the trail can throw at it, even with the added power of a motor. Plus, it's rebuildable season after season, making it the perfect choice for riders who demand the best.

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One of the standout features of the GX Eagle Transmission is the Hangerless Interface, which provides an ultra-secure and super strong connection to the frame. But what really sets the GX Eagle Transmission apart is its reliability. By eliminating unnecessary parts and typical failure points, this drivetrain steps into a new dimension of dependability. The Hangerless Interface centers the drivetrain around the rear axle, providing unmatched strength for both the frame and derailleur. And with the Overload Clutch, the derailleur's motor instantly disengages to absorb typical trail impacts. If the rock wins, a simple Trailside Reset is all it takes to get you back in the saddle.

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The GX Eagle Transmission isn't just tough - it's also designed for easy maintenance. The derailleur is modular and outward-facing, with replaceable parts, making it incredibly easy to work on. With movable bash guards mounted directly to the T-Type chainring, you can be sure they'll always be in the right place to protect your drivetrain. The GX Eagle T-Type cassette is always ready for more, with the X-Sync tooth profile keeping the chain and cassette engaged throughout the shift, reducing wear on individual cassette teeth and chain links for improved longevity. With Cassette Mapping, you'll have the power to shift precisely when you want to, even with the added power of an E-MTB.
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In short, the GX Eagle Transmission is the hardest-working drivetrain for the hardest-charging riders. So forget the old excuses and take your riding to the next level with the most dependable drivetrain ever created. It launches today for as a groupset for $1099. What do you guys think of the new GX Eagle T-Type Transmission?

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You guys are a weird bunch. 5 replies, 3 of them about how it isn't aesthetically pleasing to their eye. Eh, I guess this is what mountain biking has come down to, a fashion show.

Thought about more pragmatically, of course it's ugly. It will work 100% as well as the XO, but cost less, so what would be the point of springing for XO? Ah, right - because it's prettier and brings bragging rights. SRAM ain't stupid.

If I ever got a UDH frame I'd consider it. As it stands my ancient Ti bike and cable XO1 shows no signs of impending death.
 
You guys are a weird bunch. 5 replies, 3 of them about how it isn't aesthetically pleasing to their eye. Eh, I guess this is what mountain biking has come down to, a fashion show.

Thought about more pragmatically, of course it's ugly. It will work 100% as well as the XO, but cost less....
If it's anything like Eagle, the GX chains won't last as long, and it is heavier...so that isn't "100%"...maybe "90%-99%" as well, depending how much value one places on weight and chain life.
 
This makes me wonder how long SRAM will manufacture its traditional drivetrains for? It will be years before the derailleur hanger and the bikes that use them are phased out.
 
Only double the price of a tried and true cable set up.
For the love of fun, can you guys please stop saying this? It’s getting really tired. Nobody is going to make you buy it, and if anything it is going to make your cable actuated drivetrain components cheaper in the future.
 
For the love of fun, can you guys please stop saying this? It’s getting really tired. Nobody is going to make you buy it, and if anything it is going to make your cable actuated drivetrain components cheaper in the future.
No to the first point - it’s ridiculously priced, and you’re delusional if you think it’s going to lower the cost of cable drivetrains in this era of inflation.
 
No to the first point - it’s ridiculously priced, and you’re delusional if you think it’s going to lower the cost of cable drivetrains in this era of inflation.
Have you been to a bike shop lately? Basically any SRAM-equipped bike without transmission is on sale 🤣
 
Note to the OP/Editor: Please reconsider the writing of this post's title.

I currently have GX cranks on one of my mtb's. When I read the title I thought: "holy hell...SRAM is dropping (discontinuing) GX". Perhaps "launches" or "introduces" would be more accurate in this case(?).
 
Note to the OP/Editor: Please reconsider the writing of this post's title.

I currently have GX cranks on one of my mtb's. When I read the title I thought: "holy hell...SRAM is dropping (discontinuing) GX". Perhaps "launches" or "introduces" would be more accurate in this case(?).
Well at least if they drop it they won’t bend the derailleur hanger.
 
Well at least if they drop it they won’t bend the derailleur hanger.
I'm seriously in the camp of "can't wait to get rid of derailleur hangers".

I fixed a hanger for my buddies kid last night. 30 seconds later we watched as he dumped the bike right back on the derailleur in my driveway.
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I'm seriously in the camp of "can't wait to get rid of derailleur hangers".

I fixed a hanger for my buddies kid last night. 30 seconds later we watched as he dumped the bike right back on the derailleur in my driveway.
I do feel that, if we must have a derailleur hanger, the UDH is very good. Bike park misadventures and general muck has resulted in my Evo being laid down at speed onto the drive side several times recently, with no discernible loss of shifting performance.
Next season I will probably upgrade to some mix of GX and XO transmission with the gen1 AXS controller, mostly because shifting between 3 reasonably spaced climbing gears sounds better than trying to finagle between a 50t narrow wide and a 42.
 
For the love of fun, can you guys please stop saying this? It’s getting really tired. Nobody is going to make you buy it, and if anything it is going to make your cable actuated drivetrain components cheaper in the future.
Are you sure? Seems like mechanical drivetrains are being phased out, so at some point you will be forced to buy it. New tech kills old tech. If you want a new bike you are now forced to buy disc brakes, tapered forks, internal cable routing, threadless stems, wide handlebars, 29er wheels, long low and slack geometry, boost wheels, thru axles etc, etc, etc. I suspect electronic shifting will be on that list within 10 years. I suspect motors (e-bikes) will be on that list within 20 years.
 
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