SRAM Celebrates Its Roots

SRAM Celebrates Its Roots

SRAM Celebrates its roots with the limited 1987 Eagle Transmission Collection. SRAM started its pursuit of a better ride in 1987—a spirit that continues today in the limited 1987 Eagle Transmission Collection, which honors the brand’s roots while featuring its most advanced drivetrain technology.

SRAM Celebrates Its Roots
SRAM Celebrates Its Roots

With its head-turning silver finish, this anniversary collection reimagines core T-Type Ecosystem components for pure performance. The group is nostalgic for the 80s. There are only 1,987 groupsets, each one individually numbered. Yeah—this is a collector’s dream and a serious upgrade.

What’s Inside the 1987 Collection

  • Cassette: Built from the XX SL platform but even lighter—25 grams shaved off without compromising the 10-52T range or legendary shift-under-load performance.
  • Power Meter Crankset: Based on the X0 T-Type aluminum crankset, this crank pairs with SRAM’s most accurate spider-based power meter. Dual-sided power measurement, impressive battery life, and included 32T/34T chainrings make it both practical and powerful.
  • AXS Derailleur: A fusion of the XX cage’s strength and the XX SL body’s weight savings, topped off with Full Mount architecture for precise shifts and long-haul durability.
  • Flattop Chain: Hollow links, hollow pins, and Hard Chrome coating maximize strength-to-weight. Each chain is etched with SRAM founder Stan Day’s signature and carries its own serial number.
  • AXS Pod Controllers: Two Pod Ultimate Controllers and silver infinity clamps that let riders customize touchpoints while keeping the cockpit clean.
  • Accessories: A thoughtful kit includes spare batteries, a 4-battery USB-C charger, and the necessary tools for swapping chainrings.

Limited, Numbered, and Built to Last

This isn’t just another groupset launch—it’s a celebration of SRAM’s legacy and a showcase of where the brand is headed. With only 1,987 groupsets available worldwide, the 1987 Collection is designed for riders who seek the pinnacle of SRAM performance, wrapped in a once-in-a-lifetime finish.

Get yours before they disappear—secure your piece of SRAM history today. Writing this post reminds me of the time I met Stan Day. I can go even farther back when I owned a SRAM/SACHS Campy compatible group. Those were the days…..

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