Why SRAM’s New Mechanical Mountain Bike Derailleurs Are Such a Big Deal

Whyte’s Kado RS is the first new e-bike out with SRAM Transmission mechanical drivetrain, and at £6k it looks like decent value

Well that didn’t take long – less than 24hours since SRAM introduced its Eagle Transmission mechanical shifting, and we have a new Kado e-bike from Whyte using the groupsets. The new bike is called the Kado RS and it uses a blend of Eagle Transmission 90 and 70, two new drivetrains SRAM reckons are the toughest mechanical groupsets out there. Think of them like Transmission AXS, just with a regular cable doing the shifting rather than a diddy mo…

SRAM Eagle 90 & 70 Mechanical Transmission Delivers Cheaper, Hassle-Free MTB Shifting

The long-awaited and more affordable SRAM Eagle Mechanical Transmission is finally here, with both a cheaper version targeting OEM spec and a more premium option for riders who prioritize simplicity and serviceability. Many mountain bike riders are enamored by AXS, UDH & T-type innovation – me among them. But some still would love to combine the highlights of SRAM’s latest tech with the simplicity and affordability of a classic mechanical shift …

SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission MTB drivetrain review

We all smelled this day coming like a steamy pie in the SRAM kitchen window. They gave us a taste of stand-on-your-derailleur glory with the release of their new T-Type battery bits not long ago, and the mechanical goods were sure to follow. Enter the new Eagle 90 Transmission mechanical group, employing the same stompable UDH frame connection as the robot version, with a lower price and no stinkin’ batteries.       The brand’s new servo-operate…

SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission in the first test: SRAM is launching a new generation of mechanical circuits with the Eagle 90 and 70 Transmission, which take over the already known and proven technologies of transmission drives, but do not use electronics. We have already been able to test the SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission Group for you. [toc include=h2] SRAM Eagle 90 and 70 Transmission – Information & Prices SRAM has been working on a mechanical tran…

Why SRAM’s New Mechanical Mountain Bike Derailleurs Are Such a Big Deal

SRAM's slick-shifting Eagle 90 direct mount rear derailleur proves mechanical shifting ain't dead yet.