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Truvativ Descendant

A complete revamp of Sram's gravity hardware

Sram’s Truvativ division has always been a reliable choice when it comes to components for harder hitting riding with their Holzfeller, Hussefelt and Descendent ranges more often than not hitting the spot. Sound choices that go the distance.

With Sram’s pedigree in the world of ‘1x’ transmissions (and Sram XO DH being a favourite of ours) this new Descendant range takes this expertise and dishes up some fine choices for cranks on your longer travel enduro or DH bike. A revamp of bars, stem and DH seatpost round out the package. This is technically an early showing of 2017 kit and will be available in June.

Here’s what Sram have to say, followed by the details from their press release:

Guided by input from some of the most talented riders in Enduro and Gravity, each component in the Descendant line up has been built to survive mountain biking’s most aggressive riders and thrive on the world’s rowdiest trails. With Sram’s experience in producing ‘1x’ transmissions for many years it was only so long before they applied their thinking to a serious proposition for the harder charging gravity rider. Truvativ have also rounded out the package with a full makeover of their components, with a bang up to date range of bars, stem and DH seatpost’ 

DESCENDANT Crankset

‘Aggression with attitude. These forged aluminium cranks, with direct mount rings, feature the 1x benchmark SRAM X-SYNC™ tooth profile. With attitude matched only by pure performance, these cranks deliver’. Compatible with any 1x drivetrain and designed for trail or enduro use.’

FEATURES:

7000 series forged aluminium arms

Direct mount X-SYNC 32T ring (10/11 speed compatible)

BB30/PF30 68/73mm, GXP/PF GXP 68/73mm, 24mm or 30mm axle

170mm or 175mm crank lengths

WEIGHT: 674g (24mm, 32t, 175mm arms)

PRICE: £134-158

DESCENDANT Carbon Crankset

‘The svelte strength of carbon fibre with the swagger of heavy metal. The Descendant carbon crankset uses a proprietary Truvativ carbon construction process that delivers a crankset light enough for XC/trail, yet bold and badass enough for enduro. Style and substance.’

FEATURES:

Carbon crank arms

Direct mount X-SYNC 32T ring (10/11 speed compatible)

BB30/PF30 68/73mm, GXP/PF GXP 68/73mm, 24mm or 30mm axle

175mm crank lengths

WEIGHT: 587g (24mm, 32t, 175mm arms)

PRICE: £262-286

DESCENDANT DH Crankset

‘Whether your target is high speed or big air, an unwavering focus on dependability and style can never be overlooked. Blending the experience of countless DH podiums, big mountain competitions and film sessions, the new Descendant DH crank brings clock-beating weight savings to freeride burliness—at a price that will leave money for the next adventure. Meet your gravity goals—Descendant.’

FEATURES:

Aluminium crank arms

Direct Mount 34T X-SYNC chainring (10/11 speed compatible), 94BCD

GXP 83mm, PF GXP 104.5/107mm, PF30 83mm, 24mm or 30mm axle

165mm, 170mm cranks lengths

WEIGHT: 725g (24mm, 34t, 165mm arms)

PRICE: £122-158

 

DESCENDANT Flat Bar

‘Uncompromising control and unflinching style. Based on the width used by Enduro superstar Jerome Clementz, the Descendant carbon and 7050 flat bars bring comfort and control to riders seeking the aggressive position a flat bar offers. Descendant series bars are the new benchmark for control and comfort.’

FEATURES:

Width: 750mm Carbon, 760mm AL-7050 Aluminium

Back sweep: 7 degrees

Clamp: 31.8mm only

WEIGHT: Not listed

PRICE: £126 Carbon, £54 Aluminium

 

DESCENDANT Riser Bar

‘Combine a proven shape, proven width, proven materials and a take-no-prisoners approach, and you’ve got the new Carbon and 7050 Descendant riser bars. They are stiff, tough, dependable, and give you all the comfort and positive steering feel you could want. Descendant series bars are the new normal for comfort and control.’

FEATURES:

Width: 750mm Carbon, 760mm AL-7050 Aluminium

Back sweep: 7 degrees, Up sweep: 5 degrees

Rise: 20mm

Clamp: 31.8mm only

WEIGHT: Not listed

PRICE: £126 Carbon, £54 Aluminium

DESCENDANT DH Bar

‘You say you want a wide, stiff, strong, championship-winning design? Here you go. The new Descendant DH bar borrows from a rich championship-winning heritage, and adapts it to today’s aggressive courses and riders. Descendant DH bars are the command centre of cornering control.’

FEATURES:

Width 800mm, AL-7050 Aluminium

Back sweep: 9 degrees, Up sweep: 5 degrees

Rise: 25mm

Clamp: 31.8mm only

WEIGHT: Not listed

PRICE: £59

DESCENDANT DH Seatpost

‘Set it and forget it. The most important attribute of a DH seatpost is that you forget it’s there—until you need it to be there. The 3D forged and highly adjustable Descendant DH seatpost is built to simply do its job so that you can do yours. Set it, forget it, and go harder.’

FEATURES:

Material: AL-7050 Aluminium

Length: 350mm or 400mm

Diameters: 30.9mm or 31.6mm

Offset: 0mm

WEIGHT: 235 – 275g

PRICE: £42

 

DESCENDANT Stem

Mix and Match might work for clothing, but not your mountain bike cockpit. The new Descendant stem is 3D forged from 7050 alloy, then machined for weight reduction, and is the perfect match for your Descendant bars—not that you’re worried about that kind of thing. Built strong, to take on the world’s toughest trails, Descendant stems keep you pointed in the right direction’

FEATURES:

Material: 3D forged AL-7075 Aluminium

Lengths: 40mm, 50mm, 60mm

Stem angle: 0 degrees

Clamp: 31.8mm

WEIGHT: 149 – 168g

PRICE: £54

www.sram.com

 

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