2011 SRAM XO groupset

26 Jan 2010, written by Rory 1 Comments
2011 SRAM XO groupset

This just uncovered: It looks like SRAM has a 10 speed XO groupo in the making for 2011… Could we see it earlier like last year’s 2010 boxxer?

SRAM looks to follow up on its XX group with a redo of the XO groupo. It appears that many of the XX groups features will follow through into the new XO lineup.  The cassette is 10 speed and has a striking resemblance to that of the XX. The cranks too retain similar looks to that of the XX.

Lets hope that SRAM can keep the cost lower than that of the highly priced XX group while maintaining the performance.

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Glory, Glory hallelujah!

11 Nov 2009, written by Just Plain Rood 4 Comments
Glory, Glory hallelujah!

So the wait is over and the first 2010 Giant Glory in South Africa is finally in my hands!

What you are seeing is Giant’s redesign of the proven Maestro-engineered Glory downhill race bike that is lighter, sexier and faster than its predecessor. As the downhill privateers choice in year’s past, this bike continues to deliver in 2010.

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