When X1 was first launched, it was SRAM's budget-friendly 1x groupset. Since then, NX and GX 1x drivetrains have been introduced, elevating the X1 groupset in SRAM's hierarchy. The X1 group is a solid choice for riders wanting a reliable 1x11 drivetrain and it shares many of the sam...
Shimano's road bike groupset hierarchy GroupsetSpeedsElectronic?Brakes Dura-Ace Di2 2x12 Yes Disc/rim Ultegra Di2 2x12 Yes Disc/rim 105 Di2 2x12 Yes Disc 105 2x12 No Disc Tiagra 2x10 No Disc/rim Sora 2x9 No Rim Claris 2x8 No Rim SRAM SRAM has four levels of 12-speed AXS wirele...
Putting the Brakes on Added Memory Layers For some time two sides of the computing community have been at odds. One side aims to add layers to the memory/storage hierarchy while other side is trying to halt this growth. This has been embodied by recent attempts to stop using objective nom...
Choose the correct bolt length for proper thread engagement. Riding a bike with improper bolt engagement can allow the brakes to disengage from the bicycle, which can lead to a crash and serious injury or death to the rider. Post Mount Installation ...
There are differences in the precise amount of cable pulled by different rim brake levers too, so you may not get optimal performance if you move up the hierarchy when you replace individual parts.That said, groupsets of a given brand are generally designed to work with each other, providing...
Brakes:Disc / Rim Today's Best Deals Check Amazon Reasons to buy + 12-speed system + Lower gearing options available Reasons to avoid - No 53/39 chainring combo Chorus takes another step down in Campagnolo's pricing hierarchy but it still offers 12 speeds, the thumb shifter and carbon cra...