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Tech feature: SRAM XX launch, May 27, 2009

The Truvativ XX crank shifts the chainline inboard
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The BB30 version of the Truvativ XX crank
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A small threaded collar allows for fine bearing adjustment
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Truvativ XX cranksets will be offered in four bottom bracket styles:
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The chainring bolts thread directly into the crankarm
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The star of the XX group is the new X-Dome cassette
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The aluminum back plate on the XX cassette
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The new X-Glide tooth profiles are substantially quieter than before
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Any issues with mud and debris packing up the cassette
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The carbon fiber pull lever is still adjustable for angle
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The rear derailleur is lighter than X.0
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The cable has been moved further inboard
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The XX derailleur is by far SRAM's lightest off-road model to date.
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Widely set pivots and alloy and titanium hardware
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High mount models use a stainless steel band clamp
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In addition to the usual front derailleur sizes,
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The Avid XX brake
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The new two-piece Avid XX caliper
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A new two-piece rotor uses a stainless steel brake track
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Reach adjustment on the Avid XX brakes
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The new XLoc design is not only light
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The new MatchMaker X clamps
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SRAM have adopted T25 Torx bolts for nearly everything
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RockShox will also add several XX-level forks
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The top-end SID XX World Cup
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The hydraulic XLoc fitting atop the fork
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Our test bike for the launch
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