It was inevitable. In SRAM’s 1x version of Sherman’s March to the Sea, the prohibitive cost of some of 1X…mostly the cassette…and the requirement to use the 1X specific XD hub driver, could be what keeps a budget minded buyer, or a budget minded bike spec manager working in an OE environment, from moving to 1X.
SRAM NX seeks to remedy those two things. Details below, if you want to sort through it all, specs and such what, but some thoughts on this first. Interesting that the 10T cog on the cassette is lost and we get an 11T bottom gear. That is a pretty good hit to the top end speed of any XC based bike for sure, and for where we live, in So Cal, that would be noticed on open fireroads and faster singletrack even on a trailbike. However this allows for NX to be used on a ‘standard’ freehub body (re: Shimano-type) and that opens up use to wheels on lower cost bikes that would not need to be XD driver specific. It’s a trade off. The cost does come down though, even on things like the chain and cranks, etc. So although weight goes up, cost comes down. It is a way to go that will work for many buyers. For instance, the $79.00 PG-1130 cassette, while a bit heavy, is a much smaller hit to the wallet than any 1X unit from SRAM previously, although it is not running that 10T cog. And that does prevent anyone who has SRAM 1X now (and an XD driver equipped hub) to go ‘backwards’ to the cheaper PG-1130 NX model.
One other thing of note is the $14.00 chain. I don’t think I can buy a Powerlink much cheaper than that. Interesting.
Guitar Ted has some bloggage thoughts about this new entry into 1X that reflects his personal opinions, notably a bias towards 2X, something I have some thoughts on as well, but I will save that for another time (coming up real soon).
From the Press release:
SRAM NX
START WITH ONE
SRAM NX 1x DRIVETRAIN
It’s how you start that matters. Whether you’re discovering the mountain for the first time or you’re an MTB lifer searching for a no-nonsense, no-worries 1x drivetrain, SRAM NX is ready for action and ready to take you there. NX brings you a wide range of gear choices engineered for simplicity and durability, so you can focus on what matters most—the ride ahead. German engineered and proudly bearing the SRAM 1x™ stamp of approval, NX is ready to let the world know what real riding feels like. START NEW. START RIGHT. START WITH SRAM NX.
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1x X-SYNC™ CRANKSET
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Overview
The SRAM NX crankset provides high performance at the right price. Featuring the SRAM engineered X-SYNC™ chainring, the NX crankset is engineered for complete chain control. Each tooth’s thickness is CNC machined to work seamlessly with the chain’s inner and outer links.
MSRP PRICE
$116 | €120 | £92
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Features and Benefits
6000 series aluminum arms
Fully compatible with all SRAM 1x™ drivetrains
Most affordable fully featured 1x crank in the industry
Usage: XC, TR, EN
Technologies: X-SYNC™, GXP, BB30
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Specifications
Speeds
11
BB Compatibility
BB30/PF30-68/73mm, GXP 100mm/ PF GXP 121mm, GXP PF GXP 68/ 73mm
Chainring compatibility
28t, 30t, 32t, 34t, 36t, 38t, 40t
CRANK ARM LENGTH
155mm, 165mm, 170mm, 175mm
COLOR (CRANK ARM)
Black
BB SPINDLE INTERFACE
24mm, 30mm
CHAINRING MATERIAL
Aluminum
GUARD
Aluminum Guard, No Guard
BOLT CIRCLE DIAMETER (BCD)
94 BCD
CRANK ARM MATERIAL
Aluminum
CHAINLINE
49.0mm, 52.0mm, 66.5mm
PART WEIGHT
680-780g
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1×11 X-HORIZON™ REAR DERAILLEUR
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OVERVIEW
The SRAM NX X-HORIZON™ rear derailleur provides the same smooth, reliable shifting action as XX1—from the larger upper pulley offset to the 12-tooth X-SYNC™ pulley wheels. By eliminating unwanted chain movement, X-HORIZON™ shifts faster, puts an end to ghost shifting and reduces shift force and chain slap. And with CAGE LOCK™ technology, wheel removal and installation are easier than ever.
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MSRP PRICE
$74 | €76 | £58
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
X-HORIZON™ design that reduces shift force, ghost shifting and chain slap
12-tooth X-SYNC™ pulley wheels
Fully compatible with all SRAM 1x™ drivetrains
Most affordable fully featured 1x rear derailleur in the industry
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USAGE
XC
TR
EN
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TECHNOLOGIES
X-HORIZON™
X-SYNC™
X-ACTUATION™
CAGE LOCK™
ROLLER BEARING CLUTCH™
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SPECIFICATIONS
SPEEDS
11
CABLE PULL RATIO
X-ACTUATION™
CAGE
Long
MAX TOOTH
42
COLOR
Black
PULLEY BEARINGS MATERIAL
Steel
CAGE MATERIAL
Steel
PART WEIGHT
322g
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11-SPEED X-ACTUATION™ TRIGGER SHIFTER
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OVERVIEW
SRAM NX trigger shifter with X-ACTUATION™ technology gives you sharp, dependable shifting. Built for precise and swift shifting across our wide range 11-speed cassette, the NX trigger shifter brings industry changing technology to everyone.
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MSRP PRICE
$27 | €28 | £22
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
X-ACTUATION™ for precise and dependable 11-speed performance
Fully compatible with all SRAM 1x™ drivetrains
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USAGE
XC
TR
EN
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TECHNOLOGIES
X-ACTUATION™
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SPECIFICATIONS
SPEEDS
11
COMPATIBILITY
11-speed rear derailleur
CABLE PULL RATIO
X-ACTUATION™
COLOR
Black
CABLE LENGTH
2200mm
SHIFTER TYPE
Trigger
MATCHMAKER COMPATIBLE
No
CLAMP INCLUDED
Yes
MAX UPSHIFTS
5
PULL LEVER ADJUST
No
MULTI-POSITION
No
GEAR INDICATION
No
PART WEIGHT
142g
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11-SPEED X-ACTUATION™ GRIP SHIFT
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OVERVIEW
SRAM NX Grip Shift with X-ACTUATION™ technology gives you sharp, dependable shifting. Built for precise and swift shifting across our wide range 11-speed cassette, the NX Grip Shift brings industry changing technology to everyone.
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MSRP PRICE
$33 | €35 | £26
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
SRAM 1x™ X-ACTUATION™ for precise and dependable 11-speed performance
SPEED METAL™ shift indexing
ROLLING THUNDER™ ball bearing technology
JAWS™ lock-on grip technology
Most affordable fully featured 1x grip shifter in the industry
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USAGE
XC
TR
EN
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TECHNOLOGIES
X-ACTUATION™
SPEED METAL™
ROLLING THUNDER™
JAWS
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SPECIFICATIONS
SPEEDS
11
COMPATIBILITY
11-speed rear derailleur
CABLE PULL RATIO
X-ACTUATION™
COLOR
Black™
CABLE LENGTH
2200mm
SHIFTER TYPE
Twist
MATCHMAKER COMPATIBLE
No
CLAMP INCLUDED
Yes
MAX UPSHIFTS
n/a
PULL LEVER ADJUST
n/a
MULTI-POSITION
No
GEAR INDICATION
No
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PC-1110 CHAIN
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OVERVIEW
Designed from a long line of dependable, lightweight chains that are built for toughness, the recommended chain for NX, PC-1110. Designed with SRAM’s trusted XX1 geometry, the PC-1110 features solid pin construction, 11-speed PowerLock® and smooth, efficient shifting that you can count on every time out.
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MSRP PRICE
$14 | €14 | £11
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Optimized to work with X-SYNC™ rings for precise and dependable 11-speed performance
Fully compatible with all SRAM 1x™ drivetrains
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USAGE
XC
TR
EN
GR
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TECHNOLOGIES
X-SYNC™
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SPECIFICATIONS
COMPATIBILITY—SPEED
11
CHAIN LENGTH
114 links
COLOR—OUTER LINK
Grey
COLOR—INNER LINK
Grey
CHAIN CONNECTOR
PowerLock®
INNER LINK FINISH
Polished
OUTER LINK FINISH
Polished
PIN VARIANT
Solid Pin
PIN TREATMENT
Chrome Hardened
PART WEIGHT
232-273g
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PG-1130 CASSETTE
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OVERVIEW
The PG-1130 cassette is light, durable and equipped with SRAM’s super wide 11-42t gear range that’s a perfect fit for any ride. Personalize your wide range gearing with one of eight available X-SYNC™ chainrings.
MSRP PRICE
$79 | €89 | £68
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Super wide gear range—a perfect fit for any ride
Optimized gear steps across entire range
Compatible with non XD™ driver body
Fully compatible with all SRAM 1x™ drivetrains
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USAGE
XC
TR
EN
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SPECIFICATIONS
SPEED
11
GEARING
11-42t
COG FINISH
Black
TECHNOLOGY
PG
COG SIZES
11t, 13t, 15t, 17t, 19t, 22t, 25t, 28t, 32t, 36t, 42t
COGS ON CLUSTER
3
PART WEIGHT
538g
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TECHNOLOGIES
X-HORIZON™
The X-HORIZON™ rear derailleur’s ‘straight parallelogram’ design limits all movement to the horizontal axis, which makes ghost shifting impossible while also reducing shift force. For quicker, more exact shifting, the large upper pulley offset design maintains a constant chain gap across all gears.
DERAILLEUR MOVEMENT LIMITED TO HORIZONTAL AXIS
UPPER PULLEY OFFSET PROVIDES CONSTANT CHAIN GAP
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X-SYNC™
SRAM X-SYNC™ 1x chain rings provide the highest level of performance and durability. The SRAM X-SYNC™ tall square teeth edges engage the chain earlier than traditional triangle shaped teeth. The sharp and narrow tooth profile, as well as rounded chamfer edges, help manage a deflected chain. To provide the best possible performance in muddy conditions, the X-SYNC™ chainrings have been designed with mud-clearing recesses for the inner chain links and rollers. Engineered in Germany, X-SYNC™ rings are an integral part of the SRAM 1x™ drivetrain.
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X-ACTUATION™
Developed specifically for SRAM 1x™, X-ACTUATION™ keeps shifting sharp and consistent across the entire cassette.
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CAGE LOCK™
With CAGE LOCK™ technology in the rear derailleur, wheel removal and installation—as well as chain installation—becomes faster and simpler. Just pushing the cage forward to create slack and lock it into place.
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ROLLER BEARING CLUTCH™
ROLLER BEARING CLUTCH™ rear derailleurs deliver maximum drivetrain stability—even through the most punishing terrain. With ROLLER BEARING CLUTCH™ technology, derailleur bounce and chain slap are eliminated without sacrificing precision.
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SPEED METAL™
Full metal, 11-speed indexing keeps shifting crisp and precise with Grip Shift.
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ROLLING THUNDER™
Three rows of ball bearings provide zero friction or play—reducing the force needed to shift and promoting long-term performance under all weather conditions with Grip Shift.
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JAWS™
Once the Grip Shift shifter and grip interlock securely, forged aluminum clamps on either end reinforce the assembly by locking tightly to handlebar.
