SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission – New Mechanical Direct-Mount Drivetrain on Test

Back to the future? With the new Eagle 90 Transmission Drive Train, SRAM goes on all-in-shift cable to their direct-mount darrel. So, no ax battery, don’t bother? But the big question is: Cable-operated Eagle 90 Transmission Drive Train can maintain its electronic counterpart, or does it call compromise?

Almost two years ago, SRAM employees sank with pictures that jumped into darillers to prove their durability. When is it SRAM has unveiled their new Eagle Transmission Groups -All Direct-Mount, All Electronic. Since then, more affordable SRAM GX Eagle Ax Transmission Added in the lineup. Now SRAM is taking this one step forward, which is yet to introduce their most budget-friendly option: cable-operated Eagle 90 transmission. Although electronics are discouraged, it is designed to provide the same level of comfort and performance. The full SRAM Eagle 90 Mechanical Transmission Kit will retail at € 730.

When the SRAM Universal Derilur Hanger (UDH) introduced the standard, some realized what it could actually lead to – that is, a derailur was fitted directly to the frame and without Mech hanger. Since then, SRAM’s website has put the spotlight on their broadcasts-Aka T-Type Drives, which dominates many bike manufacturers’ spec sheets. There are no modern MTBs that do not rely on the UDH standard. The remaining is mostly low-cost structures, which still rely on cable-operated drives, which can help save costs. And SRAM targeted their next movement.

Interested in the latest updates of Drive Train and how was it performed on our test? You will find a full review in our sister magazine Enduro.

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Words: Julian Sweden Photos: Peter Walker