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SRAM X01 Eagle Rear Derailleur
The Good

Range for days, Looks the part

The Bad

Weak non-adjustable clutch can't control chain slap, numerous jams and blown jockey wheels/mech cages, sensitive B-tension. Chainring is soft as cheese. Stupidly expensive and the mech hangs down a long way.

Overall Review
I ran X01 Eagle on my bike for three months over summer. Riding a few times each week and racing 4 one-day enduros and one 6-day trans event. I had numerous problems with Eagle. Not so much in terms of shifting. It moves up and down through the the block quickly and consistently. (Though it's very important that you have and use the red plastic B-tension adjustment tool, as its B-tension quite sensitive and continually goes out of adjustment). The major problem that I found is that Eagle has too weak a clutch to control chain slap and provide effective chain retention. I also found that this...
Posted by DDB1 on 4/8/2018 3:15am
SRAM GX Eagle Rear Derailleur
Vital Review
Overall Review
When you look back at the history of SRAM's 1X drivetrains, it took quite a while for all that wonderful technology to trickle down to a price point that many considered to be affordable. Three years and multiple intermediary drivetrains separated the 2012 introduction of XX1, the company's flagship 11-speed system, and GX, the affordable workhorse. That's not the case this time around. SRAM is making moves by releasing an everyman's GX version of their new 12-speed Eagle drivetrain just one year after it launched. Let's dig in... GX Eagle Highlights Fits existing bikes with XD drivers 12...
Posted by bturman on 6/8/2017 1:25am
SRAM X01 Eagle Rear Derailleur
Vital Review
Overall Review
On a summer trip to Whistler, a few friends and I ditched the lift line in favor of the lesser traveled trails on nearby Blackcomb. The ride began just like any other - popping wheelies and cracking jokes as we made our way to the base of the mountain. Then the pitch kicked up a few notches. My friends and I attacked the mountain with enthusiasm, vying for position along the way. "This trail is so good you guys, you're going to love it," I promised. "Just 15 minutes more and we'll be there." For those familiar, you'll know that the climb up Blackcomb is an unrelenting beast of a fire road slog...
Posted by bturman on 1/26/2017 9:13am