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On Test: SRAM Force, December 21, 2006

SRAM's new Force road group is an impressive debut
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The new DoubleTap shifters are decidedly unconventional in appearance
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The Force DoubleTap shifters continue the advanced materials theme,
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The DoubleTap shifter internals are surprisingly simple
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Tucking the shift lever up against the bar while in the drops
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Force shifter bodies are canted slightly inwards
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SRAM's new Exact Actuation geometry makes for more consistent shifting
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The Force rear derailleur uses a carbon fiber outer cage plate
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The Force front derailleur uses widely-set cold-forged aluminum linkages
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A newly integrated chainring spider makes for a clean appearance.
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SRAM's Force crankset is offered in three chainring configurations,
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SRAM adapts its proven GXP external bearing bottom bracket system
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PowerGlide chainrings feature complex tooth profiling,
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Where did the teeth go?
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The PowerLock connector is similar to SRAM's PowerLink connectors,
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Cold-forged aluminum set in a strut-type dual-pivot configuration
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SRAM utilizes a tiny top-mounted retaining bolt to retain the brake pads.
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The SRAM Force hoods are technically only available in black. However, a handful of red and white ones are floating around
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SRAM's mid-level Rival group is arguably the bigger star of the lineup,
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SRAM's DoubleTap shifter internals are remarkably elegant in design
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The shifter is also surprisingly easy to disassemble,
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