The GX Eagle Has Landed – An Affordable 12-speed Drivetrain

The new SRAM GX Eagle has landed, and it brings their 12-speed 1x drivetrain technology to a wallet-friendly $495 price point. The trickle down of the Eagle Technology from the XX1 and X01 groups has been brought down to the GX Eagle pricing, so shifting and performance should feel the same. All the GX Eagle parts are compatible with any other Eagle system, so you could mix and match things as desired. The affordable GX Eagle will make a lot of people convert their bikes to a 12-speed drivetrain this year, and if you skip installing a new crankset, you can drop another $100 from the price.

The new SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain comes in at a much more affordable $495:

• Cassette: $195
• Derailleur: $110
• Shifter: $40
• Crank: $120
• Chain: $30
• Total: $495

To keep the costs down on the new GX Eagle, the parts are not as nicely finished, use different materials and manufacturing methods, so the weight bumps up almost 1/2 pound heavier than the X01 and XX1 Eagle groups:

• Cassette: 455 grams
• Derailleur: 290 grams
• Shifter: 122 grams
• Crank: 610 grams
• Chain: 270 grams
• Total: 1717 grams

XG-1275 Eagle Cassette

Ride anywhere with this wide range XG-1275, 10- to 50-tooth Eagle cassette that provides the right gear. Fast on the flats. Control on the climbs. Dictate your own pace, anywhere. Only Eagle technology is the 1x drivetrain engineered for infinite freedom. FULL PIN technology uses lightweight, stamped steel cogs held together with high-strength stainless steel pins. The result: a cassette that’s light and strong. The open design similar to our X-DOME cassette aids in mud clearance, giving you cleaner shifting performance and longer component life. New X-GLIDE 2 improves both inboard and outboard shifting, as well as chain retention.

MSRP

• USD: $195
• Euro: €200

WEIGHT	450g
MATERIAL	Stamped steel
SPEEDS	12
COLORS	Black
RECOMMENDED CHAIN	Eagle chain only
SPROCKETS ON SPIDER	12
RECOMMENDED GROUP	GX Eagle
COGS	10-50t: 10t, 12t, 14t, 16t, 18t, 21t, 24t, 28t, 32t, 36t, 42t, 50t

GX Eagle Rear Derailleur

This new GX derailleur not only answers the Eagle drivetrain’s need for greater capacity, but it’s also the next evolution of our proven, 1x-specific X-HORIZON design. The larger, 14-tooth X-SYNC lower pulley allows 10- to 50-tooth cassette, and also adds to Eagle’s overall smooth-pedaling feel. Our new, Type-3 ROLLER BEARING CLUTCH features a smoother torque curve for a quieter, more consistent operation and feel. CAGE LOCK has been moved back and out of the way, protecting it from trail debris. And a redesigned, robust mounting system further improves the Eagle derailleur’s performance and overall durability.

MSRP

• USD: $110
• Euro: €110

SPEEDS	12s
MATERIAL	Aluminum, Steel pulley
WEIGHT	290g
COLORS	Black
OUTER CAGE	Aluminum
INNER CAGE	Aluminum
SPRING	Steel
CAGE SIZES	Long
MAX TOOTH	50t
PULL	X-ACTUATION
TECHNOLOGY HIGHLIGHT(S)	X-HORIZON, X-ACTUATION, X-SYNC, ROLLER BEARING CLUTCH, CAGE LOCK
HARDWARE	Stainless steel, Black

GX Eagle Trigger Shifter

The challenges of riding a mountain bike should be kept to roots, rocks, mud, trees, jumps, drops and breathing. Putting total control of your gear selection into the thumb of one hand, it’s simple to find the right gear, right now. The GX Eagle trigger shifter is the control center of the Eagle drivetrain. Its internal works have been updated to include a 12th gear, and improved to enhance trigger feel, precision, and durability.

MSRP

• USD: $40
• Euro: €35