The article discusses the revival and relevance of mechanical mountain bike groupsets amidst the rise of electronic technologies. It highlights new SRAM products, particularly the GX Eagle, as key players in the mechanical drivetrain market. The author shares personal experiences with various groupsets, emphasizing the superiority of the GX over entry-level options. The piece aims to guide readers in selecting the best mechanical groupsets, detailing the distinctions within SRAM and Shimano hierarchies, as well as providing advice on cassette options for different riding styles.
The GX drivetrain is often taken for granted and is seen as the entry-level 12-speed mechanical MTB group from SRAM. Still, if you've spent much time on NX or SX-level Eagle drivetrains, you'll quickly realize that GX is a tier above. It has stiffer mechanics, crisper shifting, and a nicer feeling in the hand.
We're in an age of batteries and computers controlling everything, and if you want to stick it to the AI powers that be and unplug your riding, you're likely looking for the best mechanical mountain bike groupsets that money can buy.
This guide will offer my professional recommendations for the best mechanical mountain bike groupsets that deserve your cold-hard cash. I will detail the SRAM and Shimano hierarchy of MTB groupsets, cassette options for climbing and general riding.
However, they are still included in this list. The cable and housing still have a seat at the table. I want to revisit some of my favorite mechanical drivetrains and give them a pedestal while all eyes are on yet another industry standard with T-Type drivetrains.
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