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SRAM's revamped Rival group makes it an even better value with performance that nips at the heels at Red but at less than half the price. (Image credit: James Huang)

SRAM Rival has been a value leader since its introduction in 2006 and

The biggest changes are in the heavily revamped DoubleTap levers, which

The most noticeable effect of the changes on the road is easier

We can continue to live without Zero Loss on the revamped right-hand

Save for the new black finish, the brake calipers are carryover items

There are still no fine adjustments for

Other than the levers, the Rival crankset is the only major bit in the

Weight-wise, Red still holds a sizeable 300g lead over Rival so while

Rival vs. the competition

Rival may be markedly heavier than Red, but ignoring

For example, Shimano’s 105 group is a near match for Rival pricewise

It’s a similar scenario with Campagnolo. Veloce is closer to Rival in

Rival’s biggest ‘rival’ may be big brother Force. SRAM gave its middle child the same lever

Screaming bargain

General debate over which of the three major component companies to choose will

Rival’s most recent updates now truly make it a Red group for the

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SRAM Rival DoubleTap levers, pair	325g	£199.99 (US$356)
SRAM Rival rear derailleur	186g	£59.99 ($79)
SRAM Rival front derailleur, braze-on	89g	£24.99 ($46)
SRAM Rival OCT crankset, 170mm, 39/53T	745g	£119.99 inc BB ($193)
SRAM Rival GXP bottom bracket	124g	Row 4 - Cell 2
SRAM Rival brake calipers, pair, with hardware	273g	£69.99 ($115)
SRAM OG-1070 cassette, 12-26T	261g	£59.99 ($95)
SRAM PC1030 chain, 114 links, with PowerLock	278g	£23.99 ($35)
Total	2281g	£665 $919)