One of the main player and the big brand in mountain bike, SRAM again releases their new groupset that special for the downhill race, and this groupset is called SRAM X01 DH Groupset. With seven speed, this groupset has been tested and be used by Steve Smith on 2013 World Cup Downhill Championship.
These are the complete specification of the SRAM X01 DH Groupset, and the price:
XG-795 X01 DH MINI BLOCK 7-speed Cassette
10 to 24-tooth gearing (10-12-14-16-18-21-24)
2-tooth steps are safer in shifting than 1-tooth steps under big loads
Durable JET black finish
Currently fits any XD compatible wheel and driver body
Machined steel with JET finish, alloy spoke protector
Weight: 136 grams
Price: $303, € 269
X01 DH X-HORIZON Rear Derailleur
7 or 10-speed options
12-tooth X-SYNC pulley wheels
X-HORIZON technology
X-ACTUATION with more cable pull
Two cage lengths for various applications, including abnormally long chain stay growth
ROLLER BEARING CLUTCH
CAGE LOCK
Aluminum outer cage
Red and Black
Weight: Med cage – 263 grams // Short cage – 257 grams
Price: $277, € 245
X01 7-Speed Trigger Shifter
Multi-adjustable trigger shifter
MatchMaker X compatible
Aluminum cover and adjustable forged aluminum pull lever
Includes discrete clamp
Weight: 91 grams
Price: $143, € 125
X01 DH X-SYNC Carbon Crank
Carbon composite / aluminum spider
AL-7075-T651 CNC alloy single ring - 94 BCD, 30, 32, 34, 36, or 38 teeth
Compatible with SRAM 1X 7- and 10-speed DH drivetrains
Alloy pedal lug
165, 170 and 175mm arm lengths
Red and Black
Carbon guard available
Weight: 740 grams with BB
Price: GXP: $315, € 280 // BB30: $347, € 310
X-SYNC Chain Rings
X-SYNC technology with alternating thick/thin tooth profile
Tall, square tooth design
Rounded chamfer edges
30-, 32-, 34-, 36-, or 38-tooth single ring
CNC machined 7075, two-tone anodize
Mud-clearing recesses for the inner chain links and rollers
XD Driver Body
Allows use of SRAM cassette with a 10-tooth small cog
Provides a more stable hub connection
Weight: XD driver body is 6-8 grams lighter than a standard freehub body
