SRAM introduces new TRUVATIV DESCENDANT parts
What matters most to hardcore mountain bikers? Performance, durability, affordability, and style. TRUVATIV’s new Descendant series is supposed to serve up all of these with confidence to spare. Find all Information in the official press release:
DESCENDANT-Crank
Aggression with attitude. These forged aluminum cranks, with direct mount rings, feature the 1x benchmark SRAM X-SYNC™ tooth profile. With attitude matched only by pure performance, these cranks deliver. Meet a whole new side of the mountain—Descendant.
Things To Remember
- Less weight with direct mount ring
- Super-stiff design
Features And Benefits
- 7000 series forged aluminum arms
- Fully compatible with any 1x drivetrain (10-by, 11-by)
- Direct mount ring
- Compatible with BB30/PF30-68/73mm, GXP/PF GXP 68/73mm
Price: € 175-205 Weight: 674g (24mm, 32t, 175mm arms)
DESCENDANT Carbon-Crank
The svelte strength of carbon fiber with the swagger of heavy metal. The Descendant carbon crankset uses a proprietary TRUVATIV carbon construction process that delivers a crankset light enough for XC, yet bold and badass enough for Enduro. Style and substance—Descendant.
Things To Remember
- Less weight with direct mount ring
- Most affordable carbon crankset in the industry
Features And Benefits
- Carbon construction for lightweight durability
- Fully compatible with any 1x drivetrain (10-by, 11-by)
- Compatible with GXP 83mm/PF GXP 104,5/107mm, PF30 83mm
Price: € 340-371 Weight: 587g (24mm, 32t, 175mm arms)
DESCENDANT DH-Crank
Whether your target is high speed or big air, an unwavering focus on dependability and style can never be overlooked. Blending the experience of countless DH podiums, big mountain competitions and film sessions, the new Descendant DH crank brings clock-beating weight savings to freeride burliness—at a price that will leave money for the next adventure. Meet your gravity goals—Descendant.
Things To Remember
- Lightweight DH crank set
- New graphics
- World Cup proven design
Features And Benefits
- Fully compatible with any 1x drivetrain (10-by, 11-by)
- X-SYNC™ chainring
- Compatible with BB30/PF30-68/73mm, GXP/PF GXP 68/73mm
Price: € 166-214 Weight: 725g (24mm, 34t, 165mm arms)
DESCENDANT-Flatbar
Uncompromising control and unflinching style. Based on the width of Enduro superstar Jerome Clementz, the Descendant carbon and 7050 flat bars bring comfort and control to riders seeking the aggressive position a flat bar offers. Descendant series bars are the new benchmark for control and comfort.
Things To Remember
- Stiff, precise and wide
- Carbon fiber perfection or tough 7050 alloy
Features And Benefits
- Descendent geometry from our best enduro rider’s input
- Backsweep (Degree): 7 | Clamping: 31,8 | Width: 760mm
Price: € 163 (Aluminum), € 171 (Carbon)
DESCENDANT-Riserbar
Combine a proven shape, proven width, proven materials and a take-no-prisoners approach, and you’ve got the new Carbon and 7050 Descendant riser bars. They are stiff, tough, dependable, and give you all the comfort and positive steering feel you could want. Descendant series bars are the new normal for comfort and control.
Things To Remember
- Stiff, precise and wide
- Carbon fiber perfection or tough 7050 alloy
Features And Benefits
- Descendant geometry from our best enduro rider’s input
- Backsweep (Degree): 7 | Clamping: 31,8 | Width: 750mm | Rise: 20mm
Price: € 163
DESCENDANT DH-Lenker
You say you want a wide, stiff, strong, championship-winning design? Here you go. The new Descendant DH bar borrows from a rich championship-winning heritage, and adapts it to today’s aggressive courses and riders. Descendant DH bars are the command center of cornering control.
Things To Remember
- Stiff, precise and wide
- Made with tough 7050 alloy
Features And Benefits
- Descendent geometry from our best DH/Gravity rider’s input
- Backsweep (Degree): 9 | Clamping: 31,8 | Width: 800mm | Rise: 25mm
Price: € 77
DESCENDANT-Stem
Mix and Match might work for clothing, but not your mountain bike cockpit. The new Descendant stem is 3D forged from 7075 alloy, then machined for weight reduction, and is the perfect match for your Descendant bars—not that you’re worried about that kind of thing. Built strong, to take on the world’s toughest trails, Descendant stems keep you pointed in the right direction.
Things To Remember
- Perfect match with Descendant handlebars
Features And Benefits
- 3D forged 7075
- CNC machined for weight reduction
- Four bolt handlebar clamp
- Two bolt steerer clamp
- Clamping: 31,8mm | Length (ST): 40mm, 50mm, 60mm
Price: € 71
You can get TRUVATIV DESCENDANT from June on.
All Information can be found on the SRAM Website.
Words & Photos: SRAM PM
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