SRAM X01 GXP Direct Mount Crankset

Admit it: you don't really need your extra granny gear anymore. Sure, you'll use it if it's there, but like your childhood night light, you're more reassured by the presence of a granny gear than by what it's actually doing. Upgrade to SRAM's venerable X01 one by drivetrain and in addition to gaining a shockingly wide cassette, you'll be able to rally over the rough stuff with the benefit of SRAM's nearly indestructible X01 Direct Mount Crankset. The cranket's direct mount design essentially throws out the extra weight of a spider for a cleaner built in aluminum spider setup that's just as durable as more traditional designs. Carbon fiber crank arms complement the spider, and aside from a few cosmetic details, they're almost identical to SRAM's pricier XX1 crankset, so don't worry about sacrificing functionality for a drop in price. If the loamy singletrack you ride rarely dries out, you'll appreciate the squared off teeth that adorn the X Sync chainring, shaped specifically to clear mud and gunk so you don't get bogged down on sticky stretches of trail. Even if drier terrain is more the norm for you, ride reassured that X Sync's profile will latch onto your chain and keep it securely in place while you focus on the line ahead.