Three decades ago, SRAM was founded on a product called Grip Shift and an idea that shifting a bike should be easier, better and more intuitive.
It's more advanced than the original, but the all-new XX1 Eagle Grip Shift follows in the same tradition of making shifting easier, better and more intuitive. The new XX1 Eagle Grip Shift system includes new, robust internals that make it more durable and its' shifting performance more precise. But just like the original, it is total control in the palm of your hand.
Technologies
Jaws - Once the Grip Shift shifter and grip interlock securely, forged aluminum clamps on either end reinforce the assembly by locking tightly to handlebar.
Rolling Thunder - Three rows of ball bearings provide zero friction or play-reducing the force needed to shift and promoting long-term performance under all weather conditions with grip shift.
Speed Metal - Full metal indexing keeps shifting crisp and precise with Grip Shift.
X-Actuation - Developed specifically for SRAM 1X, X-Actuation keeps shifting sharp and consistent across the entire cassette.
Features
New Grip Shift mechanism takes SRAM's original invention to an increased level of precision and durability.
Better feel and added toughness
Lightweight carbon cover
Specifcations
Speeds: 12-Speed Rear
Compatibility: Eagle 12-speed Rear Derailleurs
Recommended Group: XX1 Eagle
Technology Highlight(s): Jaws, Rolling Thunder, Speed Metal, X-Actuation
Material: Carbon Fiber
Colours: Black And Gold
Hardware: Clamp Included
Reviews
MTB Mag
SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM X01 | mtb-mag.com | March 2016
"We loved the fact that we could pedal(ride) faster on the downhills: with the 34-10 it's easy to reach 40 km/h pedaling, and this can be an advantage when racing. Combined to the fact that the 50T cog allows to climb every steep trail in sight, the Eagle reaches the purpose of widening the reach of the single chainring drivetrains, even for those who felt the 111 was too short, both for racing and for recreational purpose."View Article
by Staff, mtb-mag.com, March 24, 2016
Vital MTB
"SRAM Eagle 1x12 | The Front Derailleur Killer" - VitalMTB.com
With a highly positive and thorough feature on both XX1 Eagle and X01 Eagle they concluded - "With gear range out of the picture, there are now very few arguments left for not switching to a simpler, quieter, and easier-to-use 1X drivetrain..."View Article
by Brandon Turman, VitalMTB.com, March 24, 2016
PinkBike
SRAM XX1 & X01 EagleT - Pinkbike's first impressions
"The most immediate sensation was just how smooth the drivetrain felt. Sure, a brand new drivetrain will always feel better than one that's had the snot beat out of it for months, but this was something different. The interaction between the chain and chainring feels absolutely seamless, almost as if it were somehow one unit rather than two separate components."View Article
by Mike Kazimer, Pinkbike.com, March 24, 2016
MTBR
SRAM XX1 Eagle | First Ride - MTBR.com
"SRAM has trumpeted a host of non-gearing related improvements between its 111 and 112 drivetrains, it's the gearing that will always draw the most attention...you now have a full 500% range, which on the bike feels a lot like what you get from a traditional 2x system, just with one less derailleur and shift lever."
"But when you add a 50-tooth cog to the equation, the front derailleur becomes obsolete, which forever minimizes cockpit clutter." View Article
by Jason Sumner, MTBR.com, June 28, 2016