the new 2023 Apex is aimed squarely at price-conscious riders. Complicated front derailleurs and finicky 2x setups are out of place here. Front derailleurs just aren’t reliable, especially on muddy gravel rides. Going to a 1x setup simply makes sense and it hasn’t dominated the mountain ...
Long live mechanical! SRAM launches 12-speed Apex with mechanical and electronic options, plus XPLR and Eagle gearing News First ride review |SRAM Apex Eagle review including Rotors and BB Gravel Groupset First ride review |SRAM Apex AXS XPLR review ...
1x specific for use with 10-46T XPLR 13-speed cassette Compatible with road Flattop chains Hangerless Interface and Full Mount attachment allow for the most precise shifting and the ultimate resistance to impact Requires frame with UDH interface ...
Starting back on the Apex XPLR AXS, that’s offered in a 36T or 44T configuration. All of the stuff you’ll see in this review, I was on a 44T Apex XPLR AXS configuration. This is then compatible with 11-44T, 10-44T and 10-36T cassettes. In the case of this review, I was ...
Niggles about brake lever feel aside, I’m very impressed with SRAM’s new Apex groups. The groups are well suited to current drop bar riding trends, particularly all road and gravel. In either mechanical or wireless electronic, the 1x wide-range drivetrain shifts well, is simple to understa...
• SRAM Force 1X 11 speed with Type 3 clutch and cage lock position 8 o’clock* • SRAM Rival 1X 11 speed with Type 3 clutch and cage lock position 8 o’clock* NOT compatible with: Apex 1 due to difference in cage lock design ...
Read our fullSRAM Apex AXS reviewfor more details. Mechanical Groupsets While electronic shifting is definitely where the future of groupset tech lies, at least at the top end, mechanical shifting is still as good as ever and will always have its fanbase thanks to its simplicity and ease of...
5.0/5 - 1 review SRAM SRAM Rival eTap AXS Rear Brake/Left Shift Lever/Caliper Set £193.19 RRP £280.00 SAVE 31% Sale 5.0/5 - 3 reviews SRAM SRAM Apex Hydraulic Rear Disc Brake & Left Lever £228.00 SRAM SRAM Rival 22 Shift/Brake Lever Front £122.39 RRP £136.00 SAVE 10%...
EnthusiastSRAM Apex 1 and ApexThis is an mid-level road bike groupset that provides components at a budget-friendly price. It features 1x12 or 2x12 drivetrain options, hydraulic disc or rim brakes, and mechanical shifting. You can also purchase electronic components as part of SRAM’s Rival...
Buyer Questions & Answers (1) Metal or semi-metal? It is difficult to say from what it is, some compote of all different. Brakes better than the capital pads Hydra SRAM Apex. There's a little less noise in the rain. Metal or semi-metal?