How to modify your older SRAM drivetrain to work with 12-speeds and gain lots of gear range in the process
The problem solvers over at e*thirteen have come up with a way to get more life out of the SRAM GX, X1, X01, or XX1 11-speed drivetrain components that you probably paid good money for not long ago. Thanks to a bit of clever reverse engineering and a few replacement parts, the TRS Plus upgrade kit allows you to convert 11-speed SRAM shifters and derailleurs to 12-speed. Included in the kit is a new 12-speed TRS Plus cassette with a whopping 511% gear range, plus all the necessary tools to complete the job.
It's an involved process, but if you know your way around a bike, take your time, and follow our video tutorial, we're confident you can handle it. We think this is a worthwhile upgrade for those looking to spin a little easier and squeeze the most life out of their gear.
The TRS Plus Upgrade Kit is available now. Cruise over to www.bythehive.com for more details.
AndyThrewUp
7/2/2018 2:02 PM
So would this cassette work with an existing gx, x01 eagle shifter?
I noticed they don't offer the cassette as seperate setup at the moment, but it could be an option for those looking to upgrade their existing eagle setups with a slightly wider range, and the ability to swap out those larger cassette cogs.
covekid
7/3/2018 10:24 AM
Yes it fully works with existing Eagle setups. I asked E13 directly....For me the E13 cassette is lighter and cheaper than the X01 or XX1 cassettes and you get a free chain. Seems like a good deal to me!
jet
6/25/2018 7:19 PM
Remember when 8 spd was the shit?!?!?!
DaddyFras
6/25/2018 10:05 PM
I remember when 9 speed was shit.
paulo.b.santos.7
6/25/2018 11:31 PM
Everything is shit when is new on the market
smelly
6/26/2018 5:41 PM
Remember when XTR cassettes were awesome because they came in 11-32?
paulo.b.santos.7
6/25/2018 1:42 PM
that´s the price o a complete SrAm GX Eagle kit without cranks,can see the point
covekid
7/3/2018 10:28 AM
Weight is the major one. the E13 cassette is 120g lighter. Also, the price isn't that far off a GX Eagle cassette and chain (GX Eagle cassette and chain is $249 and this kit is $299). Some people who have XX1 also aren't going to want to downgrade to GX....
Jdub004
6/25/2018 11:53 AM
Well, you know what this means. Time to grab a six-pack and hit the garage (aka man cave)