ENWill SRAM Eagle Transmission fit my e-MTB??
A guide to SRAM Eagle Transmission compatibility for e-MTBs
Eagle Transmission lets you shift flawlessly under load, offers a new standard of durability, and has a radically simplified setup and installation procedure.
Perhaps the biggest beneficiaries are e-MTB riders. The technology offers exceptional shifting even under the heaviest loads, which is essential when you consider the amount of power being put through the chain during maximum power e-MTB rides.
Given the enormous benefits of the SRAM Eagle Transmission for e-MTB riders, it's no wonder that many are wondering whether this technology is compatible with their own bikes. We're here to help answer that question and provide all the information you need to make an informed decision about upgrading your e-MTB to SRAM Eagle Transmission.
1. It starts with UDH
To ensure compatibility for your e-MTB with SRAM Eagle Transmission, it is essential to confirm that your bike is equipped with SRAM's Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH). The UDH is a standardized derailleur hanger that has been widely adopted by frame manufacturers, with hundreds of models already featuring it. The frame design required to use the UDH is the called the Hangerless Interface, which allows Eagle Transmission to work around the one universal constant – the center of the rear axle.
Please refer to the Eagle Transmission Chain and Setup Key Guide to confirm if your bike is verified Eagle Transmission-ready by SRAM. If your bike is present in the guide, it is ready to be upgraded. If your bike is not available in the Chain and Setup Key Guide, please contact your bike manufacturer directly for more information on compatibility.
The UDH will be removed for SRAM Eagle Transmission Installation
2. Groupsets
SRAM Eagle Transmission is offered in both MTB and e-MTB specific groupsets, which provide all the necessary components for your bike. In the groupset box you will receive a derailleur, chain, cassette, controller, battery, charger chainring, and depending on the groupset: a crankset.
e-MTB specific groupsets are offered in both XX Eagle Transmission, X0 Eagle and GX Eagle Transmission. SRAM does not offer an XX SL Eagle Transmission e-MTB groupset as the XX SL Flattop Chain and XX SL Eagle Transmission Cassette are not approved for use with e-MTB systems.
XX
XX Eagle Transmission is where imagination, innovation and unprecedented performance meet. The drivetrain of dreams, XX Eagle Transmission has been designed and engineered into tangible technology for the world’s most demanding. For e-MTB SRAM XX Eagle Transmission is the top tier groupset that is offered.
X0
X0 Eagle Transmission is for put-up or shut-up riders who don’t have time to wonder about their componentry. The level of full legitimacy, X0 Eagle Transmission gives confidence to the most serious riders in every discipline. Light, tough, reliable and precise, X0 Eagle Transmission is built to help you prove your mettle.
GX
The drivetrain embraced by core riders as the All-Day best friend is now available in Transmission with full e-MTB compatibility. The no-compromise, budget-minded ethos remains built into the system but is modernized for a new generation of e-MTB.
3. Driveunit options
When it comes to e-MTBs, drive unit motors play a crucial role, and each motor has its own specific requirements for crank compatibility. To simplify the process for riders, SRAM has developed e-MTB specific groupsets tailored to various drive units available in the market.
Let's explore the range of mounting kits offered by SRAM for their Eagle Transmission. These groupsets are designed to seamlessly fit specific drive units, ensuring a perfect match for your e-bike or e-MTB.
BOSCH
The SRAM Eagle Transmission BOSCH groupset is exclusively crafted for e-MTB equipped with BOSCH Performance Line CX and Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition drive units. This groupset is meticulously engineered to ensure optimal compatibility and performance with these specific BOSCH drive units.
What's included in the kit?
- Bosch specific crank arms
- XX kit includes 165mm crank arms
- X0/GX kit includes 160mm crank arms
- Eagle Transmission Derailleur
- Eagle Transmission Cassette 10-52T
- Eagle Transmission Flattop Chain
- AXS Pod Controller with Infinity Clamp
- AXS Battery and Charger
Some key models include:
- Trek Rail 2020+
- Cannondale Moterra 2022+
- Cannondale Moterra LT Carbon 2022+
- Crestline 75/50 27.5" & 29"
- Crestline 50/75 27.5" & 29"
- HaiBike Lyke CF 2023+
- Ibis Oso 27.5" 2022+
- Ibis Oso 29" 2022+
- Orbea WILD 2023+
- Centurion No Pogo 2022+
- Centurion Numinisi R 2022+
- Simplom Rapcopn Pmax CX
- Simplon Streamer FC 2022+
- Simpon Stomp 2022+
- Bulls Sonic AMS 140 2021+
- Bulls Sonic EVO ENS 2021+
- Pole Voima
104BCD
The versatile 104bcd SRAM Eagle Transmission kit is designed to accommodate a wide range of drive units and models, making it a popular choice among riders.
This kit offers compatibility with various e-MTB systems, allowing you to easily upgrade to Eagle Transmission with everything required.
What's included in the kit?
- 34T chainring 104BCD chainring, including clip-on guard
- 36t kits were produced before May 15th
- Eagle Transmission derailleur
- 10-52T Eagle Transmission cassette
- Transmission Flattop chain
- AXS Pod controller with Infinity Clamp
- AXS battery/charger
- Please note that crank arms are not included!
Applicable Drive Units:
- Shimano STEPS EP800 (Shimano direct mount chainring sold separately)
- Shimano EP8 (Shimano direct mount chainring sold separately)
- Shimano EP8-1 (Shimano direct mount chainring sold separately)
- Giant Sync Drive - powered by Yamaha
- Specialized 1.2 Custom Rx Trail-Tuned Motor
- Specialized Turbo Full Power System 2.2 Motor
- Panasonic GX Ultimate (if equipped with 104bcd spider)
- TQ HPR-50 (if equipped with 104bcd spider, if not a separate spider purchase may need to be made).
Some key models include:
- 2023+ Giant Reign e+ 2022+
- 2023+ Giant TRANCE X ADVANCED E+ ELITE 2023+
- 2023+ Giant TRANCE X ADVANCED E+ 2022+
- 2023+ Specialized Levo SL 2023+
- Specialized Levo Gen 3 2022+
- Santa Cruz Bullit 3 2022+
- Santa Cruz Heckler 9 2022+
- Nukeproof Mega Watt
- Devinci E-Troy
- Devinci E-Spartan
- YETI 160E 2022+
- Evil Epocalypse 2023+
- LIV Intrigue X Advanced E+
- Norco Fluid VLT 2021+
- Norco Range VLT 2021+
- Norco Sight VLT 2021+
- Rossignol e-Mandate
- Thok GRAM
- Thok GRAM-RC
- Transition Repeater 2022+
- YT Decoy MK2 2021+
- YT Decoy MX 2021+
- Trek Fuel EXe 2022+
- Simplon Rapcon PMAX TQ
- Scott Lumen
- BMC Fourstroke AMP LT
SRAM Powered By Brose & Brose
The SRAM Eagle Transmission e-MTB variant for Brose drive units offers a comprehensive solution tailored specifically for Brose & SRAM Powered by Brose e-MTB systems. This groupset offers compatibility with various e-MTB systems, allowing you to easily upgrade to Eagle Transmission with everything required.
The BROSE groupset is not compatible with the Specialized Gen 3 Levo. Due to an offset motor design, using the BROSE groupset on the Gen 3 Levo will give you an asymmetric crankarm setup and a chainline that is far too wide for Eagle Transmission. For this bike model, the required option is the 104bcd groupset kit, which provides a suitable mounting solution for the SRAM Eagle Transmission.
What's included in the kit:
- Brose specific crank assembly
- XX kit includes 165mm crank arms
- X0 and GX kit includes 160mm crankarms
- 34T chainring, including clip-on guard.
- Eagle Transmission derailleur
- 10-52T Eagle Transmission cassette
- Transmission Flattop chain
- AXS Pod controller with Infinity Clamp
- AXS battery/charger
Some key models include:
- Bulls E-Stream EVO AM 6
- 2023+ GasGas ECC
- 2023+ Nukeproof Megawatt
Specialized Levo fitted with 104bcd XX kit
How to: Chainrings
SRAM offers standalone chainrings for a number of other drive units outside of the above-listed groupsets. Whether your e-MTB requires a direct mount chainring or uses a traditional chainring and spider, SRAM has you covered.
By offering these standalone T-Type e-MTB chainrings, SRAM enables riders to customize and optimize their drivetrain setups to suit their specific bike requirements. Whether you're seeking improved performance, increased durability, or enhanced shifting capabilities, SRAM's direct mount chainrings provide a reliable and simple solution for upgrading your drive unit system.
Please contact your bicycle manufacturer to confirm if these options are compatible with your bike.
Currently, available aftermarket chainrings include:
- Shimano: XX Eagle Transmission Direct Mount e-MTB Chainring for Steps
- Chainring size: 34T, 36T
- T-Type compatibility
- BOSCH: XX Eagle Transmission Direct Mount e-MTB Chainring for Bosch
- Chainring size: 34T, 36T
- T-Type compatibility
- BOSCH: Eagle Transmission e-MTB Chainring for Bosch (Steel)
- Chainring size: 36T, 38T
- T-Type compatibility
- BROSE: XX Eagle Transmission Direct Mount e-MTB Chainring for Brose
- Chainring size: 34T, 36T
- T-Type compatibility
- Not compatible with Specialized Gen 3 Levo
- 104BCD: Eagle Transmission Chainring for 104BCD
- Chainring size: 34T, 36T, 38T
- T-Type compatibility
Chainrings coming soon:
- TQ: XX Eagle Transmission Direct Mount e-MTB Chainring for TQ
- Available December, 2023
- Chainring size: 32T, 34T
- T-Type compatibility
- Compatible with TQ HPR 50 motor system
- Fazua: XX Eagle Transmission Direct Mount e-MTB Chainring for Fazua
- Available February, 2024
- Chainring size: 32T, 34T
- T-Type compatibility
- Compatible with Fazua Ride 60 motor system
- 94BCD: Eagle Transmission Chainring for 94BCD
- Available: October, 2023
- 32 tooth options
- T-Type compatibility
- Compatible with Kenevo SL equipped with Specialized 1.1 Motor
How to: Cranksets
SRAM offers standalone cranksets for e-MTB drive units that use the ISIS spline standard. The following crank assemblies are available:
XX Eagle e-MTB Crank Assembly
- Fits ISIS spline drive units – Bosch, Brose, TQ, Fazua Ride-50, Yamaha.
- 165mm, 170mm, 175mm length options.
- Seamless Gap-Cap available separately for Bosch and Brose.
- Not compatible with Gen 3 Specialized Levo due to offset motor.
- Not compatible with ETOR spline drive drive units – Fazua Ride-60.
- Not compatible with Shimano drive units.
X0 Eagle e-MTB Crank Assembly
- Fits ISIS spline drive units – Bosch, Brose, TQ, Fazua-R50, Yamaha.
- 160mm, 165mm, 170mm length options.
- Seamless Gap-Cap available separately for Bosch and Brose.
- Not compatible with Gen 3 Specialized Levo due to offset motor.
- Not compatible with ETOR spline drive drive units – Fazua R-60.
- Not compatible with Shimano drive units.
GX Eagle e-MTB Crank Assembly
- Fits ISIS spline drive units – Bosch, Brose, TQ, Fazua-R50, Yamaha.
- 160mm, 165mm, 170mm length options.
- Seamless Gap-Cap available separately for Bosch and Brose.
- Not compatible with Gen 3 Specialized Levo due to offset motor.
- Not compatible with ETOR spline drive drive units – Fazua R-60.
- Not compatible with Shimano drive units.
To find out more, please review our 2023 SRAM Spare Parts Catalog.
Looking for more information?
SRAM has fantastic learning resources, such as our service website and SRAM Tech YouTube channel. Our Rider Support team is also there to assist if you need more.