ATXZJ Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 Bit the bullet and installed the complete Sram EX1 wide range 8spd on my 180mm high pivot. Tried it with just the cassette but discovered it uses 10spd cog spacing and couldnt get the mid cassette shifting right with my 11spd shifter. The EX1 is a very, very simple but clever design that works really well with shifting on par with the older sram 11spd X1 systems I've owned. it's also a way better layout than the Box Prime 9 that still uses a standard 9 speed spacing. The derailleur is lighter than my X01 eagle and cassette is as well. Didn't weigh the sifter but it's probably on par with a GX etc. The only caveat is it's a one click, one gear shift so no multiple cogs with one push. With only 8spds it's really not an issue. Its also a 11-48 so some might have to run a 30t up front for enough crawl or a 34t to make up for the 11t. My SX has a 34t round and is a 27.5 in the back so it isn't too bad to pedal back up to the top. Gonna give this drivetrain a try on my druid once I get the current XTR dialed in over the next month or so. Definitely worth considering the Sram 8spd if you're building frame up or upgrading and don't want to hassle with the 12spd nonsense. My crap 2c 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted November 13, 2021 Share Posted November 13, 2021 You guys are hacking the system and the Pinkbike users are coming for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 I like what they are doing. I have 12-speed on my big bike and I keep thinking that if I ever had to replace a full drive train I'd be cutting down the number of gears. So what do I need to defend against the pink bike mobs? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider3141 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 22 hours ago, AustinBike said: So what do I need to defend against the pink bike mobs? For every gear below 12 you need at least one oil slick accessory/farkle. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 23 hours ago, RedRider3141 said: For every gear below 12 you need at least one oil slick accessory/farkle. Ahh, that's why the singlespeeders love ano so much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Got to test this sram 8spd over the weekend a bit. Can confirm it works great on regular non-E bikes and I experienced no mis shifts or any issues. I will also say it takes a bit to get used to the jumps from gear to gear and I spent some time searching for the sweet spot. I think a lot of that can be solved with a chainring swap, if I felt inclined to keep riding this bike on trails. Also, the one to one shifts were actually very easy to manage and added to a feeling of precision/responsiveness from the drivetrain. Recommend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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