New sram mtb product coming XX

May 3rd, 2009

- The Specialized duo of world champion Christoph Sauser and U23 World Cup leader Burry Stander will debut the SRAM XX group here in Houffalize. According to Stander and team mechanics, the group has a number of benefits
* lighter than previous components, with the rear cogset all one piece (except for the top / largest cog)
* a rear derailleur that will handle up to a 36 tooth cog, allowing riders to run a 2×9 system, for further weight reduction
* completely redesigned shift / brake levers
The Specialized riders are also trying the new Avid disc brake.According to Stander, combined with the Specialized carbon crank, the wide range cogset can handle the full range of gearing in the big ring, with no rubbing (on the front derailleur) - “I’ll be running pretty much the entire race on the big ring, and I think the next step will be a single front ring with a chain guard.”Stander also said that brakes are greatly improved “more powerful, with better control”.