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SRAM reveals new entry level groupset Apex

  • Materials aside, SRAM say the aesthetics of the Apex cranks were designed to give customers the 'racers' appearance without the bigger price tag.

    Materials aside, SRAM say the aesthetics of the Apex cranks were designed to give customers the 'racers' appearance without the bigger price tag.

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  • An alloy brake blade is the only major difference between Apex and Rival's shift/brake levers.

    An alloy brake blade is the only major difference between Apex and Rival's shift/brake levers.

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  • SRAM say the reduced Q-factor offered by a double is one of the big advantages of compact set-ups over triples.

    SRAM say the reduced Q-factor offered by a double is one of the big advantages of compact set-ups over triples.

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  • Apex employs the exactly the same Powerglide chainrings as Rival.

    Apex employs the exactly the same Powerglide chainrings as Rival.

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  • The Apex front derailleur has been designed to suit a wide range of frame sizes. It features trim for the outer chainring.

    The Apex front derailleur has been designed to suit a wide range of frame sizes. It features trim for the outer chainring.

    Photo credit © Richard Tyler

  • SRAM presented an Apex-equipped bike alongside a Red-equipped one, in order to demonstrate the extremes of the company's road family tree.

    SRAM presented an Apex-equipped bike alongside a Red-equipped one, in order to demonstrate the extremes of the company's road family tree.

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  • Apex's rear derailleur is a blend of aluminium and steel construction as opposed to the carbon/aluminium blend of Red.

    Apex's rear derailleur is a blend of aluminium and steel construction as opposed to the carbon/aluminium blend of Red.

    Photo credit © Richard Tyler

  • Apex's brake calipers bear little resemblance to their elder siblings'. The new group does however feature an external centering adjustment bolt; a feature yet to be introduced on the upper tier sets.

    Apex's brake calipers bear little resemblance to their elder siblings'. The new group does however feature an external centering adjustment bolt; a feature yet to be introduced on the upper tier sets.

    Photo credit © Richard Tyler

  • The jet black finish of Apex makes for a slick package.

    The jet black finish of Apex makes for a slick package.

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  • A medium-cage rear derailleur handles the bigger cassettes, while a short-cage mech will be available for those that don't want the smaller gears on offer.

    A medium-cage rear derailleur handles the bigger cassettes, while a short-cage mech will be available for those that don't want the smaller gears on offer.

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  • A number of bike manufaturers are expected to introduce Apex into their entry-level road models.

    A number of bike manufaturers are expected to introduce Apex into their entry-level road models.

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  • SRAM Apex groupset sees the company mark new territory in the road market.

    SRAM Apex groupset sees the company mark new territory in the road market.

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  • Photo credit © SRAM

  • Apex's calipers can accommodate up to a 28c tyre, a boon for commuters.

    Apex's calipers can accommodate up to a 28c tyre, a boon for commuters.

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  • The new PG-1050 11-32 cassette owes a lot to SRAM's mountain bike equivalents.

    The new PG-1050 11-32 cassette owes a lot to SRAM's mountain bike equivalents.

    Photo credit © Richard Tyler