Sea Otter 2015 | e*thirteen With New Drivetrain Components
In some more exciting Sea Otter news, components-specialist e*thirteen announced a new carbon crank and the next evolution of the LG1+ chainguide. However it was their 9-42 (!!) 10-speed cassette for xd-drivers, that raised the biggest crowd.
The new LG1+ chainguide comes in a nice stealth-black finish and weighs only 136g in its lightest version. Like its predecessors, it guides the chain both on above and below the chainring – loosing your change under this circumstances should be real challenge.
The LG1+ chainguide works with chainrings from 30t to 38t. Changing the chain is easy to, thanks to a clever opening-mechanism at the upper guide – you don’t even need a tool.
The backplate is currently made from aluminum, e*thirteen is working on a carbon version already though, which will reduce the weight further.
Also at the booth: e*thirteens new enduro-specific TSRr carbon cranks. With a special hollow construction, it should be among one of the lightest cranks on the market. We’ll keep you updated!
For the first time, e*thirteen presents their own 10-speed cassette, offering a huge 9-42 range, called the EXP cassette.
The cassette uses a special mounting system: Only the biggest three aluminium sprockets are connected to the xd-driver hub, the smaller 7 (or 8 for the 11-speed cassette) are clicked into them.
More info: bythehive.com/e-thirteen/
Words: Martin Stöckl | Pictures: Robin Schmitt
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