Mountain Cog

105 - Cables Are Back! SRAM's Mechanical Transmission: Eagle 90 & Eagle 70 (& other new stuff) - Jimmy Nordloh, SRAM Field Guide


Listen Later

Send us a text

Tired managing batteries, firmware updates, and paying for expensive electronic drivetrains? This episode with SRAM's Jimmy Nordloh goes deep into the new Eagle 90 and Eagle 70 mechanical transmission systems that deliver transmission's shifting performance without electronic complexity.  The new mechanical transmission uses the same cassettes and flattop chains as the wireless transmission systems but use a traditional cable. At ~$670 and ~$490 respectively, these systems are for riders who want transmission performance without the heavy price tags, apps, or batteries.

SRAM has also standardized on mineral oil across their entire brake range (including the new Motiv brakes), eliminating DOT's moisture absorption problems while providing better lubrication and system longevity. Additionally, a completely redesigned Reverb AXS B1 dropper post increases reliability and reduces cost by switching to a simple air-over-air system that's easier to service and more reliable long-term. With 250mm travel options and improved tire clearance, this dropper solves fitment problems on small frames and includes a "Ride Active" feature which SRAM says… “provides beneficial suspension characteristics during technical riding without compromising pedaling efficiency or proper bike fit”.  Do you agree?

Links: 

Eagle 90 Transmission Drivetrain: https://www.sram.com/en/sram/mountain/series/eagle-90-transmission

Eagle 70 Transmission Drivetrain: https://www.sram.com/en/sram/mountain/series/eagle-70-transmission

Reverb B1 Dropper: https://www.sram.com/en/rockshox/models/sp-rvb-axs-b1

Motiv Brakes: https://www.sram.com/en/sram/mountain/collections/brakes/brake-collections/heavy-duty-brakes?filters=&sort=Relevancy&page=1


Listen to Mountain Cog
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Other Podcast Sites

Socials
Instagram
Facebook

Email
[email protected]

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Mountain CogBy Josh Anderson & Dane Higgins

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

30 ratings


More shows like Mountain Cog

View all
Singletracks Mountain Bike Podcast by Singletracks.com

Singletracks Mountain Bike Podcast

555 Listeners

Velo Podcast by Velo

Velo Podcast

530 Listeners

The Ride Companion by TRC Media House

The Ride Companion

100 Listeners

MTB Podcast by Worldwide Cyclery

MTB Podcast

1,376 Listeners

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB by Vital MTB

The Inside Line Podcast - Vital MTB

293 Listeners

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast by Downtime MTB

Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast

246 Listeners

Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca by SILCA

Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca

274 Listeners

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast by GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast

GMBN Presents The Mountain Bike Podcast

155 Listeners

The BikeRadar Podcast by Our Media

The BikeRadar Podcast

100 Listeners

With Pace by Payson McElveen

With Pace

727 Listeners

The Pinkbike Podcast by Pinkbike

The Pinkbike Podcast

634 Listeners

MOVING THE NEEDLE : The Andrew Neethling Podcast by movingtheneedle

MOVING THE NEEDLE : The Andrew Neethling Podcast

55 Listeners

Geek Warning by Escape Collective

Geek Warning

291 Listeners

Just Ride by Red Bull

Just Ride

37 Listeners

The Nero Show by Chris Miller

The Nero Show

108 Listeners