Originally Posted by
SkunkWerX
42t seems a bit small for the big ring. My 2013 8.5 has a 48t big ring. Keeps me moving at a respectable speed when on the road.
i am definitely going to test ride one when my LBS gets them.
According to that spec sheet 42/28 so looks like they've gone lower gearing and maybe they've gone 2x10 with a dual ring (can't confirm as SRAM says "This product is installed on bicycles as original equipment only, it is not sold separately" though it does look like the S1000 is available double or triple
Even the picture looks like it might be a double on the front.
Better for trails but not as good for road would be my quick interpretation