Smooth Radius Link Design – No sharp edges or chamfers on the chain links deliver a significant reduction in noise, friction, and wear on chainrings and cassette cogs for ultra-quiet performance
HollowPin Construction – Lightweight hollow pins provide exceptional strength and efficiency while reducing overall chain weight for performance-focused Eagle builds
HARD CHROME Technology – Advanced HARD CHROME treatment extends the chain's optimal performance life, maintaining precision shifting for longer between replacements
Flatter Plate Engineering – Flatter link plates enable more consistent chain riveting and greater overall strength, contributing to the Eagle drivetrain's smooth and precise performance
Full Eagle Ecosystem Compatibility – Engineered as an integral part of the Eagle drivetrain system, delivering the ultra-smooth, precise, durable, and quiet performance across all Eagle components
It might look normal from the outside, but the engineering inside this incredible new chain design that makes possible a gear range previously found only in 2-chainring drivetrains. And it’s also the biggest contributor to the Eagle™ drivetrain’s ultra-smooth, precise, durable and quiet performance. The Eagle™ chain’s links have a smooth radius, with no sharp edges or chamfers, which yield a significant reduction in noise, friction and wear on chainrings and cassette cogs. This design also allows for a flatter plate, which means more consistent chain riveting and greater overall strength. HARD CHROME™ technology extends the chain’s optimal performance life, and a Titanium Nitride coating on the Gold and Black models decreases corrosion and further reduces friction.
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FAQ
Q: What drivetrains is this chain compatible with? A: This chain is designed for SRAM Eagle 12-speed mountain bike drivetrains and is compatible across all Eagle levels - NX, GX, X01, and XX1 Eagle. It's engineered as part of the complete Eagle ecosystem for optimal performance.
Q: How does the X01 Eagle chain differ from the GX and NX Eagle chains? A: The X01 Eagle chain sits near the top of the Eagle range, featuring HollowPin construction for weight savings and HARD CHROME technology for extended performance life. The smooth radius link design with no sharp edges or chamfers also reduces noise and wear more effectively than lower-tier Eagle chains.
Q: What is HARD CHROME technology? A: HARD CHROME is SRAM's advanced surface treatment applied to the chain's pins and plates. It creates an extremely hard, wear-resistant surface that extends the chain's optimal performance life, meaning you get more miles of precise, smooth shifting before needing a replacement.
Q: How does the smooth radius link design reduce noise and wear? A: Unlike traditional chains with sharp edges and chamfers, the Eagle chain's smooth radius links transition more cleanly onto chainring and cassette cog teeth. This reduces the impact and friction at each engagement point, resulting in significantly less noise, less wear on your drivetrain components, and longer component life overall.
Q: How many links do I need for my mountain bike? A: The chain comes with 126 links, which is the standard length for Eagle drivetrains. You'll likely need to remove some links depending on your frame size, chainstay length, and cassette size (10-50T or 10-52T). Follow SRAM's chain sizing guide for your specific setup.