We caught wind of this at SRAM’s press camp earlier this year, and now it’s official: The Truvativ Descendant DH crankset has, um, descended. Here’s SRAM’s bit on it:
Descendant has been flying fast and low, cloaked in a BlackBox disguise for over two seasons. Proven on the world’s most challenging tracks, used by 2009 World Champion Steve Peat, and now it’s ready for you. This downhill-race specific crank uses the same forged AL7050 material as the freeride/DH Holzfeller, but in a second-shaving 822g package (that’s 240g less than the Holzfeller OCT). When your eye is on the podium, there is no room for compromise – that’s why the Descendant comes with the totally revamped GXP bottom bracket with Gutter Seal Technology.
More pics and full specs after the break (UPDATE: added pricing and availability)…
Chainring Middle Material – AL7050
Chainring Teeth – 36t and 38t Options
Bottom Bracket – 73mm and 83mm Options
Chainring Bolts – Steel
Crank Arm Material – Forged 7050 Alloy
Crank Length – 165mm, 170mm, 175mm
BCD – 104/64
Color – Mirror Black (MRBLK)
Interface – GXP – New Gutter Seal Technology
Compatible Chain Type – 9/10 Speed Compatible
Weight – 822g (36t, 165mm)
UPDATE: $185 including BB, starts shipping around mid-October for aftermarket, and it’s already spec’d on Specialized, LaPierre, Canyon and other bikes as OEM, which you’re probably seeing hit your LBS’s floor any day now.
