For modern cross-country use, Sram has come up with the new "Level" brake model. In this model, the same proven braking technology with which Loic Bruni became downhill world champion is packed into a new and lighter package. The lightest model weighs 318 grams. The brake comes in five versions.

Sram's 1x11 drivetrains used to be rather expensive, as they had even less material. Now Sram is launching the GX, which is also available as a 1x11 as well as a 2x11 and costs far less than the next higher X1. The X7 and X9 models will also be replaced by the new 2x10 GX groupset.

Only one chainring: This is what a mountain bike looks like today and Sram is increasingly democratizing the technology. While the first 1x11 groupset was introduced in 2012 as an expensive innovation, Sram recently presented the GX groupset for smaller budgets. With the brand new NX combo, Sram continues to write the 1x11 history for MTB beginners.