The SRAM GX Eagle groupset is a worthy contender to Shimano's XT, offering similar performance to 12-speed options. The GX is slightly cheaper than Shimano's XT, although if you care about what it looks like, the Shimano is probably the more appealing option. If you want a superb range of gears, the SRAM wins.
The NX groupset is a bit more of a budget-minded groupset, offering a crazy price-to-performance ratio. SRAM's GX groupset is focused more on higher-end customers who are looking to pay more to save some weight on their bike, and they also offer a bit more performance than the budget-oriented NX groupset.
What is SRAM NX equivalent to in Shimano?
From a price perspective, NX is roughly comparable to Shimano's SLX, sitting one up from the bottom in the hierarchy. A full SLX groupset retails for £398.94 / $394.94 / AU$734 compared to NX's slightly lower price of £365 / $375 / AU$563 / €410.
What is the SRAM equivalent of Shimano SLX?
SRAM X9
Is SRAM better than Shimano?
Key points when comparing Shimano and SRAM - Shimano is more than twice the size of SRAM and dominates original parts spec on road bikes. - While SRAM's electronic shifting technology is increasingly common on mountain bikes, Shimano's application of Di2 shifting in the off-road market has been more limited.Nov 4, 2021
Does SRAM GX work with Shimano cassette?
Considering these parts were never designed to play well together, the Sram GX AXS shifter and derailleur work perfectly on the Shimano XTR cassette. So if you want wireless shifting but you already have a Shimano drivetrain, I'd say “send it.”
Which is best Shimano or SRAM?
SRAM has become the dominant choice for mountain bikes, which is likely due to the increased popularity of its 1x drivetrains. Shimano, however, has maintained a firm hold on the road bike category, which it has dominated for decades. Cyclocross and gravel bikes are split fairly evenly between Shimano and SRAM.Nov 4, 2021
Whats the difference between SRAM and Shimano?
The key difference between SRAM and Shimano groupsets is the shifting actuation the distance between shifts relative to the lever index. Shimano's 1:1 ratio means the cable and derailleur move further during each shift. SRAM works on the tighter tolerance of a 2:1 ratio.
Is SRAM more expensive than Shimano?
On average SRAM is more expensive than Shimano. Shimano sells a lot of low-end components. Once you get into the high-quality grades, the prices between SRAM and Shimano are comparable.
Is SRAM owned by Shimano?
SRAM Corporation is a privately held bicycle component manufacturer based in Chicago, USA. SRAM is an acronym comprising the names of its founders, Scott, Ray, and Sam. Shimano, Inc. is a Japanese multinational manufacturer of cycling components, fishing tackle, and rowing equipment.
Is GX Eagle compatible with NX Eagle?
Even that isn't as straightforward as it would seem though. All the Eagle drivetrains are cross-compatible. That means if you wanted to spec the GX Eagle but had wheels that couldn't upgrade to the XD freehub you could do it by just using the NX cassette.
Is GX compatible with NX?
NX and GX cassettes are not interchangeable without changing the hub. On some hubs, the hub driver can be changed but some can't and would require replacing the entire hub. Otherwise, according to Sram, everything else (chains, shifters, derailleurs) are interchangable.Aug 2, 2019