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    SRAM Expands 1x for Road, Gravel and Cross

    Jason MitchellBy Jason MitchellApril 16, 2015No Comments3 Mins Read

    While hub and axle standards do their thing and road discs get the green light, SRAM is not sitting around on their collective 1×11 laurels. Nope, they are busy pushing the 1x revolution deeper into the market. This time, that market is road, gravel and adventure riding.

    I had the opportunity to see the new Force 1 and Rival 1 drivetrains in person and give the Force 1 kit a thorough first ride at the 2016 SRAM/Zipp global media launch. While 1×11 drivetrains are firmly the winner in MTB and cyclocross, going 1x for road and gravel riding is now also an option that will spark some debate.

    A thorough run-down of the new road 1x drivetrains yielded some key take-aways:

    • Chain retention remains important for cyclocross, gravel and adventure riding
    • There are unnecessary gear ratios with 2x drivetrains on cyclocross and other applications
    • Simplicity of 1x can be appreciated for gravel, adventure riding, triathlon and criterium
    • The wide-range 10-42t cassette certainly opens things up
    • Force CX1 has been installed on over 10,000 cross bikes — not a huge install base, but solid for the cross niche
    • Entry-level riders, fitness riders, etc. will appreciate the simplicity of a 1x kit
    • SRAM is not advocating the elimination of 2x drivetrains — just that for the right application, 1x makes sense for road

    2016 SRAM Force 1 aboard the Salsa Warbird

    SRAM Force CX1 is Now Force 1

    Dropping the CX1 moniker, the Force 1 drivetrain is the top-end 1x road kit for 2016. The complete kit is built around SRAM’s X-Sync chainrings that are optimized for maximum chain retention. And, the 1x-specific X-Horizon rear derailleur options (short, medium and long cage) ensure smooth shifting and quiet chain retention for the entire system.

    Key Force 1 features:

    • Expanded X-Sync chainring options from 38-54t
    • Both 110 and 130 BCD crankset spider options
    • X-Horizon rear derailleurs feature 2.1 clutch mechanism and cage lock to facilitate wheel changes and eliminate ghost shifting
    • Wide variety of cassettes for traditional 11-speed and XD-driver bodies
    • Mechanical and HydroR levers and brake options with 1x-specific front lever
    • Perfect match with the new Zipp 30 Course Disc-brake wheels
    • Full Force 1 HydroR groupset will be $1387

    2016 SRAM Force 1 Groupset

    Aside from the expanded Force 1 groupset, the Rival 1 groupset will make going 1x an even more affordable option for riders looking to simplify. Rival 1 maintains all the same ergonomics and performance, but yields a bit of weight to the Force 1 kit while saving over $300 over the HydroR group.

    As an interesting application, the new 1x kit also has a trigger shifting option for fitness bikes — something I think riders of all categories can agree is a good thing that should help ease the shifting learning curve for those who cruise the increasing miles of bike paths.

    More Info: Visit SRAM.com

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    A native of the Pacific Northwest, Jason quickly developed a love for the outdoors and a thing for mountains. That infatuation continues as he founded this site in 1999 -- sharing his love of road biking, mountain biking, trail running and skiing. That passion is channeled into every article or gear review he writes. Utah's Wasatch Mountains are his playground.

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