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Upgrade your mountain or gravel bike with the SRAM Apex Rear Derailleur - an 11-Speed, Long Cage, Black finish designed for durability, performance, and streamlined efficiency. Engineered to match many higher-tier components, this derailleur offers advanced technology at an accessible price point, making it ideal for riders seeking reliability and precise shifting.
Materials & Construction:
Crafted from lightweight yet robust aluminum, the SRAM Apex Rear Derailleur features a long cage for enhanced chain wrap capacity and durability. Its sleek black anodized finish not only adds a modern aesthetic but also ensures corrosion resistance for riding in various weather conditions.
Performance & Engineering:
Built with SRAM's innovative X-Horizon design, this derailleur excels in minimizing chain bounce and maintaining consistent gear shifts across rough terrain. The roller bearing clutch provides enhanced chain retention, reducing derailleur movement during aggressive riding and helping to keep your drivetrain quiet and safe, even on technical trails and rugged off-road routes.
Components & Technology:
Equipped with sealed cartridge bearings in the pulleys, the derailleur ensures smooth and reliable operation over time. The parallelogram linkage system provides precise shifting response, while the 1:1 actuation ratio delivers crisp and consistent gear changes across its gear range. Designed exclusively for single chainring setups, it supports a 10 to 42T cassette, perfect for versatile riding styles from trail to gravel riding.
Style & Use Case:
With its sleek black finish and minimalist design, the SRAM Apex Rear Derailleur complements any bike aesthetic, from aggressive mountain bikes to adventure gravel rigs. Its long cage configuration accommodates a wide gear range, ideal for tackling steep climbs and high-speed descents alike.
Innovative Features & Differentiators:
- 1x Specific X-Horizon Design: Ensures smooth, stable shifting without chain slap.
- Roller Bearing Clutch: Provides superior chain security, reducing chain bounce and improving drivetrain safety on rough terrains.
- Sealed Bearings in Pulleys: Enhance longevity and consistent shifting performance.
- Compatibility: Designed for SRAM 11-speed drivetrains with Exact Actuation, ensuring seamless integration with compatible shifters and cassettes.
Specifications:
- Cage Length: Long Cage
- Gear Range: 10-42T, capacity up to 32T
- Weight: 314g (raw product weight), 445g installed
- Mount Type: 10x1 Standard
- Color: Black
- Materials: Aluminum Cage and Parallelogram
Upgrade your riding experience with the SRAM Apex Rear Derailleur - engineered for durability, precision, and performance, ensuring you conquer any trail or ride, mile after mile.
| Item Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Cage Length | Long |
| Chain Wrap Capacity (teeth) | 32 |
| Color | Black |
| Drivetrain Speeds | 11 |
| Largest Cog | 42 |
| Rear Der/Shifter Compatibility | SRAM Exact Actuation |
| Rear Derailleur Mount Type | 10x1 Standard |
| Weight | 300 |
| Cage/Mount | Long |
| Ratio | 1to1 |
| Model | Apex 1 |
| Max | 42 |
| Wgt | 445g |
| Max Front Difference | Single chainring only |
| Largest Cog | 42T |
| Minimum Cog | 10T |
| Defined Color | Black |
| Cage Length | Long |
| Derailleur Capacity | 32T |
| Raw Product Weight Grams | 314g |
| Drivetrain Speeds | 11 |
| Mount Type | Standard |
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