Drivetrain Components Archive

Shimano’s Claris crankset features smooth shifting, great looks, and affordability to the 8 speed road/touring class.

SRAM’s X-Sync Direct Mount Chainring features X-Sync’s tall, square teeth to engage the chain sooner on each rotation for maximum control with a one-by drivetrain so the chain doesn’t get bored and wander off onto your pedal spindle. The teeth also alternate between narrow and wide with mud-clearing recesses in between in order to keep a hold on the chain even during deflections on mucky trails. The quick interchangeability of direct-mount rings mean you can stock multiple sizes to adjust your drivetrain for any given course or terrain. Regardless of which size you’re running, the chainring is finished with a built-in forged aluminum spider that sticks to the lightweight theme while carefully preserving the direct-mount crank arms’ gains in efficiency.

With its 24-32-42T chainring combination, the new Shimano XT M780 3×10 crankset delivers an entirely new level of ultra-smooth, precise and reliable shifts. Combine it with an 11-36T cassette and you’ll be nearly unstoppable, no matter where the trail leads.