Hey there!
Long time no see, it's JUS.
As one of the top two biggest mountain bike enthusiasts here at Circles.
Having finished my winter hibernation, I've been heading to the mountains almost every week lately.
May 5th: Camping & downhill at Fujimi Panorama!
May 16th: Trail Cutter tour with JUS!
May 19th: JUS & Tomoyan present "Tomoda Academy: Downhill at Fujimi Panorama"
I've already been to Nagano Prefecture three times in May alone.
I wonder how many road trips I'll take and how much I'll end up spending this season.
While worrying about my wallet, I'm already thinking about where to go next.
Although, I've actually already set my schedule through July.
If anyone wants to go mountain biking with me, let's definitely go together!
Of course, beginners are more than welcome!
We can also rent out bikes!
Just talk to me or Tomoyan at the shop!
Now then, SRAM has released a very attractive mountain bike component, so I've already installed it on my own mountain bike!
1x drivetrain with an 11-speed cassette has now become the mainstream not only for mountain bikes but also for cyclocross.
Even now, 11-speed components can still be a bit pricey.
However!! It's spring 2016. A few years have passed since the 11-speed standard was introduced, and SRAM—a brand that fits the description "cool but expensive" so well—has released a highly coveted 1x11 component set at a very affordable price.
SRAM NX 1x11
By reviewing the materials used, they have succeeded in keeping costs down while maintaining the same shifting performance as their top-tier “XX1” and “X01” mountain bike components.
NX 11-speed X-ACTUATION Trigger Shifter ¥3,900 (excl. tax)
NX 1x11 X-HORIZON Rear Derailleur ¥11,000 (excl. tax)
NX 1x X-SYNC Crankset ¥16,000–22,000 (excl. tax)
PG-1130 (Cassette) ¥12,000 (excl. tax)
PC-1110 chain ¥2,300
For a total of ¥45,200 (excl. tax) and up, you can get the SRAM 1x11 setup for quite a bargain.
Furthermore, you no longer need the XD driver body that was previously essential for upgrading to SRAM 11-speed mountain bike drivetrains. You can now use your existing 10-speed MTB wheels to upgrade to 11-speed!!
I'll have this mountain bike at the shop as a demo bike, so please come by and check it out!!
I'll be waiting for you!!