![]() ![]() ![]() We were surprised to see a full coverage e*thirteen chain guide, but remembered that as a Canadian bike brand, it makes a bit more sense. Eagle delivers a massive 500% range and super snappy, predictable shifting for all day romps. Aside from the sturdy DUB Descendant cranks, everything else is X01 level (read: high end). Personally, I’ve come to prefer the Assegai up front to the Minion DHF, but alas both are quite popular, so it’s not worth splitting hairs over.Īt this spec level, SRAM’s truly excellent Eagle X01 12-speed drivetrain turns the wheels. The wheels are wrapped in a Maxxis Minion DHF/DHRII combo in 2.5″ and 2.4″ widths with EXO+ casings in the “wide trail” option. A utilitarian choice, they’re sturdy and reasonably light, but won’t blow you away with ultra snappy handling by any means. Adjustable reach and bite point are nice for dialing the perfect feel, and the 4 piston calipers delivered plenty of power with a nice modulation on tap.Ī dedicated DT Swiss M1700 wheelset features straight pull spokes and 30mm internal width rims for a predictable, no frills demeanor. SRAM’s excellent Code RSC brakes handle the stopping with a 200mm front and 180mm rear Centerline rotors, which are just the right size for a bike of this stature. ![]() It arrived with Ergon grips which I flat out didn’t get along with and just put on some tried and true ODI Longnecks. The Sight arrived with a 40mm Norco house brand stem, which I had no complaints with, but simply preferred a longer 50mm stem. No pictured are a couple of parts that I swapped out. It has a 35mm bulge, 25mm of rise and comes in at a full 800mm width. Up front, the bike comes with a sturdy Deity Racepoint aluminum handlebar. ![]()
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