The strongest system is a chain with no weak links. Eagle chain links have a smooth radius, with no sharp edges or chamfers, which yield a significant reduction in noise, friction and wear.
It might look normal from the outside, but the engineering inside this incredible chain design makes possible a gear range previously found only in 2-chainring drivetrains.
IT'S TIME TO STOP
Stopping and slowing down is equally as important as going fast and accelerating. It is dangerous to descend steep terrain with weak brakes.
The XX1 chain represents the latest breakthrough in a long line of precise, light weight chains from SRAM. Its designed to deliver the greatest strength.
• Aluminum radiator cooling fins for increased cooling
• New resin friction material offers 40% better wear-resistance over previous models
• Predictable braking power
• Consistently smooth and quiet braking
• Designed for wet and dry conditions
Brake pad compound is important when it comes to the performance of brakes. The two most common brake pad types are resin and metal. Resin pads add more modulation and noise control over metal brake pads and metal pads offer more power and fade resistance