SRAM debuts new Truvativ Descendant component line
Originally posted on March 22, 2016 at 15:29 pmSRAM has debuted a new line of Truvativ components for all-mountain and downhill applications under the Descendant name. The goods were designed in conjunction with pro enduro and DH riders to “thrive on the world’s rowdiest trails.”
Descendant Cranksets
Features direct-mount rings and SRAM’s X-SYNC 1x chainring teeth. Compatible with all 1x drivetrains in 10 and 11 speeds. 170 and 175 mm crankarm lengths for the trail cranksets; 165 and 170 mm lengths for the DH crankset.
Aluminum: $161-$188, weight: 674 grams
Carbon: $310-$340, weight: 587 grams
DH: $151-$196, weight: 725 grams
Descendant Bars
Flat Bar
Alloy: $150 (760 mm). Carbon: $165 (750 mm)
Back sweep: 7 degrees
Clamp diameter: 31.8 mm
Upsweep: none
Riser Bar
Alloy: $150 (760 mm). Carbon: $165 (750 mm)
Back sweep: 7 degrees
Clamp diameter: 31.8 mm
Upsweep: 5 degrees
Rise: 20 mm
DH Bar
Alloy, only: $70 (800 mm)
Back sweep: 9 degrees
Clamp diameter: 31.8 mm
Rise: 25 mm
Upsweep: 5 degrees
Descendant Seatposts
DH: Zero offset, 350 mm length and 30.9 or 31.6 mm width
Regular: Same specs as above but 400 mm in length
Price: $50. Weight: 235 – 275 grams
Descendant Stem
3D forged from 7075 alloy then machined for weight reduction. Comes in three lengths: 40, 50 and 60 mm. Bar clamp diameter is 31.8 mm. Zero rise. Steel hardware. Price: $65
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