Rocket-Boy Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 As if by magic.... R5600 upgrades kit. If I hadn't bought a GX 11 yesterday then I'd be there like a bear. https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/255069-sram-eagle-gx-upgrade-kit-on-pre-order/In all honesty that is around R200 more expensive than the cheapest I could find. Which is pretty damn awesome.
T-Bob Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 In all honesty that is around R200 more expensive than the cheapest I could find. Which is pretty damn awesome.The ones I found in the UK were pretty much the same price but was for the whole groupset inc crank rather than the upgrade kit.
Iwan Kemp Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 Full groupset - R8k-ishUpgrade kit - Around R2k less than that R8k for a full 12spd drivetrain? I'll have me some of that!
T-Bob Posted June 24, 2017 Posted June 24, 2017 Full groupset - R8k-ishUpgrade kit - Around R2k less than that R8k for a full 12spd drivetrain? I'll have me some of that!Pretty good for sure. Think I'll be getting some of that 12 speed action later this year when I'm over in the U.K. Need to decided what bike is going to be 'the one' and rationalize my rides.
CAAD4 Posted June 25, 2017 Posted June 25, 2017 Whys that?I'm just not a fan of something that's so proprietary on an MTB, that's all, no other reason really.
T-Bob Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 CRC has the Eagle full groupset for £382 / R6600 (UK only but you can always use Aramex or the in law courier).
nonky Posted July 10, 2017 Posted July 10, 2017 upgrade...shmupgrade what this means is that your next(i.e. now-now, or 2nd-hand in 12-months) mid-range bike will be 1x12 . and that, as they say in the classics, is PIELE.
Piston ZA Posted July 14, 2017 Author Posted July 14, 2017 Landing Special at The Bike Park at Constantia Uitsig R5 699 including fitment (excl. front chainring and xd freebody)
T-Bob Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/sram-gx-eagle-groupset-1x12 R7,100 http://www.cwcycles.co.za/sites/default/files/styles/product_main_image/public/images/product/112121.jpg?itok=E7AgFBV6
Lance Roberts Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 Sorry for a silly questions, but does the SRAM GX fall in the same range as Shimano XT? Never really looked at SRAM because all my bikes so far have come with Shimano.
T-Bob Posted July 15, 2017 Posted July 15, 2017 Sorry for a silly questions, but does the SRAM GX fall in the same range as Shimano XT? Never really looked at SRAM because all my bikes so far have come with Shimano. Personally I think it's pitched at the same level but usually SRAM is a bit more pricey. Having just upgraded both bike to 11sp (one with GX and the other with XT) I'd have to say I think XT is a nicer set up. I want to like Sram more for the innovation, the fact it looks pretty porno and the solid clunk of that paddle like shifter. Unfortunately the multiple gear shifting of the XT and the perfect positioning / set up of the shifter levers and no fuss, smoothing, crisp shifting on the Shimano just nail it 100%. Obviously the jump to 12sp and the very competitive pricing is bluring where it sits but XT group sets come with a lot more that the Sram drivetrain based ones do. R6600 @ CRC for the Full Eagle set (cranks, chain, shifter, cassette)R4624 @ CRC for the same XT set up as the Eagle (cranks, chain, shifter, cassette)R7200 @ CRC gets you an full XT groupset with brakes, BB and the rest
Daxiet Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 After many years of avoiding the 1x movement and being an avid Shimano supporter. I took the delivery of the GX Eagle on Friday morning. Timing was perfect as my beloved 2x10 XT groupset was well aged. I have only taken the bike out for a single spin since fitting the new groupset, but my initial assessment is that I am very happy with the change. Comparing ratios to that of my trusty 2x10, the 34T matched with 10-50T does have fractionally less top and bottom end, but close enough for my liking.
Odinson Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 After many years of avoiding the 1x movement and being an avid Shimano supporter. I took the delivery of the GX Eagle on Friday morning. Timing was perfect as my beloved 2x10 XT groupset was well aged. I have only taken the bike out for a single spin since fitting the new groupset, but my initial assessment is that I am very happy with the change. Comparing ratios to that of my trusty 2x10, the 34T matched with 10-50T does have fractionally less top and bottom end, but close enough for my liking. 36T chainring (min.) for Eagle.
stringbean Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 I bought Eagle the day they we're availible here in SA.What can I say.saw the gold bling and lost the plot.Been riding it ever since.I'm still not 100% sure it's the way to go.Currently riding 34 front and 10/50 rear.When my cluster is toast I'll be going to ethirteen 9-46 with a 32 oval in front.This is a far better,cheaper and lighter option than eagle in my opinion.I'll just keep the 12 speed eagle shifter and derailer( don't see why it shouldn't work)my 2C
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