First Impressions of the new SRAM Eagle 520% X01 Cassette, Shifter, and Derailleur

I finally upgraded from my 1x11 to a 1x12, and got a HUGE range increase with the new SRAM 520% Eagle cassette, shifter and derailleur. With a 10-52t cassette, I should be able to climb straight up a wall, right?

I'm also checking out what an upgrade to X01 from GX feels like and whether it is really worth the money.

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Gear check…
Santa Cruz Bronson 2.0 (2017)

[raheemgahelable]

By the way, XX1 chain lasts A LOT longer than XO1 chain, and I mean A LOT longer. Cheers

[johnnywallace]

A nice review from a non racer .Thanks.

[raheemgahelable]

Nice review, buddy! I just ordered my 10-52 XO1 drivetrain ( minus the cranks)! I've tried them on some friends bikes, and they're much better than GX! I've owned GX for over a year, and believe me on that.

[tyrides]

How’s the clutch on the derailleur? I’m hoping to make may bike a bit quieter with this upgrade. I would be going from nx to X01, is the clutch much better?

[NeverProMTB]

Does anyone else have the 10-52t setup? I feel like the bump from 50 to 52 may be unnecessary, but I changed so many variables (1x11 to 1x12, GX to X01) that it is hard to really tell where my gains really stop.

[mauriciocastano]

Can I use a new GX rear derraileur with a 10-52 X01 cassette, a X01 or a XX1 chain with a new GX cranckset? What do you think about this configuration? Is there a difference in terms of functionality between the new GX and the new X01 derraileurs?

[OneBoot]

I'm currently on GX 11 speed with 11-46t sunrace cassette. Upgrading to Eagle X01 new derailleur and shifter (52 teeth) with e*Thirteen 9-46 cassette. Also building a whole new bike. How do the derailleur and shifter compare to GX 11 speed?