With a raft of new, exciting products being launched, it’s easy to miss out on the latest news. Here we have a few announcements from Bosch, SRAM and Crankbrothers.
Bosch Announces updates for Performance Line SX, new CompactTube
Bosch recently announced a raft of upgrades for the newest generation of the Performance Line CX system, and today announces that the Performance Line SX system gets its own updates. Upping torque values from 55Nm to 60Nm and support from 340% to 400%, the upgrades can be downloaded and customised in the eBike Flow app in Spring 2025. The update will also allow an update to available modes, making the recently launched eMTB+ mode available for Performance Line SX riders.
Bosch has also announced a new PowerTube 540 battery, offering more watt hours of energy at the same weight as the PowerTube 500. Pairing this up with the PowerMore 250 Range Extender allows for nearly 900Wh of battery life.
For more information head to website.
SRAM’s new Force and Rival XPLR Gravel Groupsets Launched
For the gravel-inclined amongst us, SRAM have released an updated range of Force and Rival XPLR AXS drivetrains. With the two new gravel-centric offerings moving towards a 1x setup with a range of chainring options and 13speed cassettes, the new drivetrains borrow technology from both their road and mountain bike drivetrains, as their shifters do dual duty on the road and gravel. XPLR is their range of ‘in between’ adventure-specific offerings, with cassettes and derailleurs that offer more range for offroad trysts.
Key XPLR Features
- New 1x specific drivetrain with UDH mounting
- 13speed, 10-46T cassette
- Flattop chain
- Force and Rival XPLR AXS power metre option (within the DUB spindle)
- New 44T and 46T aero chainring sizes (SRAM Force)
- Cranksets available with 38T-46T standard chainring sizes and 44T-50T aero chainring sizes
- Crankarm lengths 160, 165, 170, 172.5, and 175 mm
While this is just a snapshot, for the whole picture (including drop bar shifter technology) head to their website.
Crankbrothers announce new range of alloy wheelsets with lifetime Warranty
Crankbrothers have announced their new Synthesis Alloy 2.0 range of wheelsets. Already put to the test by the Commencal Muc-Off team, they feature an all-new 6069 aluminium rim design and lifetime warranty, the new range consists of two options, the Alloy 2.0 Enduro and Alloy 2.0 DH/E-Bike options
Each model is available with either Industry Nine or Crankbrothers hubs and 28 Front/32 rear spoke count in 29” and 27.5” options. For more information head to our website.
