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News | SRAM Releases New Direct Mount Chain Rings

16.12.2014
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SRAM has released a new direct mount chainring to compliment their XX1, X01 and X1 1400 cranks. This eliminates the need for the spider so it will save you 25-50g, plus they look trick! There will be a wide range of sizes available to fit everyone’s needs, 26T – 40T. They feature the familiar chain-gripping X-SYNC™ tooth profile and are machined from aluminum.

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Features

  • Fully CNC AL rings
  • X-SYNC™ technology
  • Lighter weight than spider version (~25-50g depending on size)
  • Sizes: 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40
  • Weights: GXP – 61g (26T), 66g (28T), 68g (30T), 71g (32T), 76g (34T), 91g (36T), 101g (38T), 119g (40T).
    
BB30 – 52g (26T), 58g (28T), 61g (30T), 66g (32T), 71g (34T), 82g (36T), 94g (38T), 106g (40T).
Compared to the standard system, the direct mount ring reduces weight and adds simplicity.
Compared to the standard system, the direct mount ring reduces weight and adds simplicity.
The CNC machined ring is engineered here in Germany!
The CNC machined ring is engineered here in Germany!

Prices

X-SYNC™ direct mount chain ring – 30-, 32-, 34-Tooth Options:
99 USD / 88 EUR / 75 GBP

Available December: 30, 32, 34

Available April: 26, 28, 36, 38, 40

More Information: sram.com

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