The NEW SRAM Eagle S500 CS-XG-1299-C1 12-speed Cassette is the absolute crowning achievement for your dream build. The S500 XG-1299 cassette delivers a massive 520% gear range cloaked in an unmistakable, premium finish. By expanding the low-end, this cassette empowers aggressive racers to upsize their front chainring, unlocking blistering top-end speed without sacrificing their bailout gear for the steepest climbs. This strategic gearing shift keeps your chainline centered in the block longer, optimizing watt transfer and drastically reducing drivetrain wear. Machined using SRAM's featherweight X-Dome architecture, it mounts directly to the proven XD driver for seamless backwards compatibility across the entire SRAM Eagle ecosystem. Forged in the fires of Olympic and World Cup dominance, the XG-1299 is available in striking Gold and Rainbow colorways, serving as the definitive centerpiece for the world's most elite superbikes.
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Features:
- Stronger riders can increase chainring size for speed, without sacrificing climbing.
- Eagle Colorsystem lets the cassette and chain express the look of the bike. Available in Gold or Rainbow.
- SRAM’s cassette manufacturing technology provides the greatest durability and lightest weight
- All-new shifting features create a smoother, quieter system with enhanced inboard and outboard shift performance
- XD™ driver body compatible
- Provides a massive 520-percent gear range.
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Specifications:
| SPEED (CS) | 12s |
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| GEARING | 10-52T |
| COG FINISH (CASSETTE) | Gold, Rainbow |
| TECHNOLOGY (CASSETTE) | XG |
| COG SIZES | CS-XG-1299-C1 10-52T: 10,12,14,16,18,21,24,28,32,36,42,52 |
| WEIGHT (G) | 355 |
⚠ For use with SRAM XD freehub bodies
Cassette NOT compatible with: standard HG (8,9,10 or 11 speed) or MICRO SPLINE freehubs
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Our thoughts:
The SRAM Eagle S-Series represents the definitive evolution of the legacy Eagle and AXS platforms, distilling them into three distinct, purpose-built tiers: S100, S200, and S500. The result is a radically simplified, seamlessly cross-compatible drivetrain ecosystem designed to give you the ultimate freedom to mix and match.
SRAM eliminated the guesswork from your build. This strategic consolidation empowers you to instantly identify the perfect upgrade or replacement, whether you are breathing new life into an older chassis, refreshing a worn-out race rig, or dialing in the exact performance tier your riding demands.
To guarantee absolute precision in your component selection, utilize the intuitive replacement matrix. It provides a direct, foolproof roadmap showing exactly which S-Series parts seamlessly upgrade your existing Eagle hardware, allowing you to build and ride with total confidence.
