Sea Otter 2010 - Sram X0 and X9

Last year Sram released their uber expensive and very trick 2x10 XX system. At Sea Otter, Sram introduced the 2011 X0 and X9 variants, trickling down the XX technology throughout the family line (X7 was released earlier this year). Sram emphasized that they are not gruppo's, but families, due to the separate drivetrain (Sram), brake (Avid) and crank (Truvativ) and especially suspension (Rock Shox) companies. All four levels of the component families provide 2x10 transmissions, TaperBore brake systems and integrated suspension, and the X0 and X9 have color options! The X9 is available in three colors (red, grey and white), while X0 comes in four ( black, red, gold and blue).

The X0 and X9 include their own specific 10-speed rear derailleur (long, medium, short), 10-speed trigger shifters, Truvativ 10-speed cranks, Avid brakes and SRAM XG-1099 cassette. The X7 version is dedicated 2x10, while all other levels come in either 2x10 or 3x10 gearing. Both new groups use currently available 10-speed chains from SRAM.

No pricing information has been released, but availability should be late in the year.

X0 Specs

X0 10-Speed Rear Derailleur
* Options Available in Long, Med. and Short cage
* Weight 190 grams
* Technology Exact Actuation Ratio, Direct Route Technology
* Speeds 10
* Compatibility Exact Actuation Ratio, 10 Speed; 36t maximum
* Material Forged Aluminum, Carbon
* Fiber Composite, AL-7075-T6 / Stainless Steel
* Pulley Bearings Sealed Bearing

X0 10-Speed Trigger Shifters
* Weight 232g (2X10)
* Technology Exact Actuation
* Speeds 2X10 and 3X10
* Compatibility Exact Actuation RD and FD
* Matchmaker: MatchMaker X
* Clamp Adjustable
* Release Lever Composite
* Pull Lever Forged AL, adjustable
* Inner Wire 1:1
* Main Bolt Stainless
* Barrel Adjuster Yes
* Cover Aluminum

X0 10-Speed Crank Sets
* BB BB30, P30, GXP, PF GXP
* Weight 798g
* Chainring Materials Alloy
* Chainring options 2X: 26-39, 28-42, 3X: 22-33-44
* Compatible Chain Type SRAM 10 Speed
* BCD 80/120
* Crank Length 175 or 150
* Crank Arm Material Carbon composite
* Team GXP Bottom Bracket
* Bearings Two Sealed Cartridge Bearings
* Tech Feature Gutter Seal Technology
* BB Shell Wide 68mm and 73mm

X0 10-Speed Front Derailleur
* Weight 130g
* Speeds 2X10 and 3X10
* Cage Material Steel
* Clamp Material Aluminum
* Chainstay Angle 66-69˚
* Seat Tube Mount High Clamp / Low Clamp (31.8, 34.9, 38.2) Low Direct  Mount (S1, S3) and High Direct Mount
* Cable Routing Top or bottom

Avid X0 Brakes
* Weight 333 grams (Front; Post Mount; 160mm)
* Rotor size 160/185/203 G3 Clean Sweep
* Caliper 2 Piece Forged Aluminum
* System 2 Piston; Open System
* Pads Organic
* Additional Features Tools free contact adjust;
* Tooled reach and banjo adjustments

XG-1080 Cassette
* Options 11-32, 11-36
* Weight 235g
* Technology X-Glide and Exact Actuation
* Recommended Chain SRAM 10 Speed
* Lock Ring Material Aluminum
* Sprocket Material Aluminum
* Sprocket Finish Steel

 PowerChain 1091 Chain
* Weight 257 Grams (114 links)
* Closing Link PowerLock™ tool-less connecting link
* Pin Treatment Chrome Hardened Pins
* Rivet Type Hollow Pin
* Compatible Gears 10