SRAM MECHANICAL ROAD GROUPSETS
SRAM Red 22 HRD (Disc, 11 Speed)
*Please note that all the weights listed are estimates. The weights will vary depending on the chainring size, crank length and cassettes used. Some of the weights listed also don't include cables or hoses for the disc brakes.
SRAM RED 22 HRD REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Superb/crisp shifting
- Great braking performance
- Great break lever feel
- Simple but great aesthetics/design
- Quiet and smooth drivetrain
- Shifting and braking is easily done even with winter gloves on
- Wide range of gearing options
Cons
- Disc brake weight penalty (same as all road disc brake groupsets)
- Front derailleur can be tricky to set up
SRAM Red 22 (Rim, 11 Speed)
*Please note that all the weights listed are estimates. The weights will vary depending on the chainring size, crank length and cassettes used. Some of the weights listed also don't include cables or hoses for the disc brakes.
SRAM RED 22 REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Superb/crisp shifting
- Lightweight
- Very good braking performance
- Shifter feel and use
- Simple but great aesthetics/design
- Quiet and smooth drivetrain
- Wide range of gearing options
Cons
- Front derailleur can be tricky to set up
SRAM Force 1 (Single Chainring, Disc, 11 Speed)
*Please note that all the weights listed are estimates. The weights will vary depending on the chainring size, crank length and cassettes used. Some of the weights listed also don't include cables or hoses for the disc brakes.
SRAM FORCE 1 REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Superb/crisp and responsive shifting
- Design/style
- Powerful disc braking
- No front derailleur needed (better maintenance + aero benefits and lower weight)
- Simple shifting system means less risk of dropping chain
- Very quiet and smooth drivetrain
- Wide range of gearing options
- Easy to shift with thick winter gloves on
- Easy to swap chainrings
Cons
- Limited gear range – have to go with an XD Driver for the widest gear range otherwise it can be hard to find the right gear on a long climb
- More rotor rub noticed
SRAM Force 22 HRD (Disc, 11 Speed)
*Please note that all the weights listed are estimates. The weights will vary depending on the chainring size, crank length and cassettes used. Some of the weights listed also don't include cables or hoses for the disc brakes.
SRAM FORCE 22 HRD REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Crisp shifting
- Excellent braking performance
- Excellent ergonomics
- All weather performance
- Quiet and smooth drivetrain
- Shifting and braking is easily done even with winter gloves on
- Wide range of gearing options
Cons
- Disc brake weight penalty (same as all road disc brake groupsets)
- Hoods may be a little tall for some
REVIEWS
SRAM Force 22 (Rim, 11 Speed)
*Please note that all the weights listed are estimates. The weights will vary depending on the chainring size, crank length and cassettes used. Some of the weights listed also don't include cables or hoses for the disc brakes.
SRAM FORCE 22 REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Superb/crisp shifting
- Lightweight (almost lighter than Dura-Ace 9100)
- Very good braking performance
- Shifter feel and use
- Chain catcher adds peace of mind
- Simple but great aesthetics/design
- Quiet and smooth drivetrain
- Wide range of gearing options
- Great overall value – SRAM Red like performance
Cons
- Front derailleur can be tricky to set up
SRAM Rival 1 (Single Chainring, Disc, 11 Speed)
*Please note that all the weights listed are estimates. The weights will vary depending on the chainring size, crank length and cassettes used. Some of the weights listed also don't include cables or hoses for the disc brakes.
SRAM RIVAL 1 REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Great shifting
- Great braking
- Easy to set up
- Less likely to drop the chain due to only a single chainring
- Plenty of gearing options
- Same ergonomics as SRAM Red and Force
- Durability
- Quiet and smooth drivetrain
Cons
- One single chainring won’t suit every rider
SRAM Rival 22 HRD (Disc, 11 Speed)
*Please note that all the weights listed are estimates. The weights will vary depending on the chainring size, crank length and cassettes used. Some of the weights listed also don't include cables or hoses for the disc brakes.
SRAM RIVAL 22 HRD REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Good shifting performance
- Great disc braking
- Available gear options
- Chain catcher
- Shifters are comfortable and easy to use
- Great value for money
- Durability
Cons
- Heavy alloy cranks
SRAM Rival 22 (Rim, 11 Speed)
*Please note that all the weights listed are estimates. The weights will vary depending on the chainring size, crank length and cassettes used. Some of the weights listed also don't include cables or hoses for the disc brakes.
SRAM RIVAL 22 REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Good shifting performance (although can be a little clunky at times)
- Good ergonomics
- Available gear options
- Super lightweight for the price
- Chain catcher included
- Colour scheme
- Shifters are comfortable and easy to use, even in cold conditions with thick winter gloves on
- Great value for money (best value for money 11 speed groupset available)
Cons
- Yaw front derailleur set up is tricky
- Brakes could be better
SRAM Apex 1 (Single Chainring, Disc, 11 Speed)
*Please note that all the weights listed are estimates. The weights will vary depending on the chainring size, crank length and cassettes used. Some of the weights listed also don't include cables or hoses for the disc brakes.
SRAM APEX 1 REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Good shifting performance
- Available gear options
- Good value for money
- Smooth and quiet drivetrain
- Good quality
Cons
- nil
REVIEWS
SRAM Apex (Rim, 10 Speed)
*Please note that all the weights listed are estimates. The weights will vary depending on the chainring size, crank length and cassettes used. Some of the weights listed also don't include cables or hoses for the disc brakes.
SRAM APEX REVIEW SUMMARY
Pros
- Good shifting performance
- Decent brakes
- Available gear options
- Weight good for the price/level
- Good value for money
- Smooth drivetrain
- Good quality
Cons
- 10 speed only (if you can call that a negative)
- Doubletap shifter function may not suit everyone
