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SRAM Apex Compact Chainset
SRAM Apex Compact Chainset
SRAM Apex Compact Chainset
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| Mirror Black | 172.5mm x 50 / 34 | Add this item to your wishlist | |||
| Mirror Black | 165mm x 50 / 34 | Discontinued - no longer available | |||
| Mirror Black | 170mm x 50 / 34 | Discontinued - no longer available | |||
| Mirror Black | 175mm x 50 / 34 | Discontinued - no longer available | |||
| Mirror Black | 180mm x 50 / 34 | Discontinued - no longer available | |||
Top Features of the SRAM Apex Compact Chainset
The 2012 chainset comes fitted with black rings instead of silver and is designed to offer maximum stiffness with minimum weight.
- Alloy crankarms with lower Q factor than triple chainrings
- PowerGlide chainrings are competition proven with long-lasting finishes
- Arm Material: Forged AL-6061 T6 alloy crank arms
- Chainring Material: AL-7075-T6 Hard-Anodized chainrings, Alloy chainring bolts
- Weight: 890g w/BB
- Available Arm Lengths: 170 - 180mm
- Chainset Ratios: 50/34
- Finish: Sleek, Jet Black gloss
- Q-Factor: Lower ‘Q’ factor (147mm vs. 154.5mm) than triple chainrings
- Technology: GXP BB, PowerGlide™ Chainrings
- Options: 110mm BCD - Compact
- Road
New SRAM® Apex is the perfect blend of technology and performance, so all riders can challenge their personal limits. SRAM® Apex has double chainrings, which are simpler, lighter, faster, and in every way, just better than a triple. And with a gear range that's wider, making climbing easier and descending faster, why would you ever go back to three?
About Chainsets
Your chainset must fit onto your bottom bracket! There are currently four chainset/bottom bracket interfaces that you're likely to come across. If your bottom bracket is made by Shimano and it has splines, then you need an Octalink chainset. If your b/b is NOT made by Shimano and it has splines, it's almost certainly ISIS. There are a very few non-Shimano chainsets with Shimano Octalink interfaces so, to be sure, count the splines - ISIS has 9, Octalink has (surprise, surprise) 8. No matter which brand of b/b you have, if it has a square interface, it will require a traditional square taper chainset. If you have one of the new Hollowtech II systems, you will need to choose the exact chainset that matches your bottom bracket. Most MTB chainsets are now 9-speed compatible but these will work with an 8-speed system.
About the SRAM brand
Product manuals and service guides for all SRAM, Rockshox, Avid and Truvativ products can be found at sram.com or videos can be found on YouTube. SRAM Corporation was founded in Chicago, IL (USA) in 1987 by six employees with one component, Gripshift Twist Shifters. Today, SRAM’s commitment and growth can be measured by its 1,500 employees, its 150+ cycling products, and it’s 12 facilities worldwide. SRAM has found tremendous growth through innovative products, unparallel customer service, strong sales, and complimentary acquisitions. SRAM acquisitions include Sachs Bicycle Components, purchased in 1997, a leading manufacturer of chains, cassettes and hubs. In 2002 SRAM purchased RockShox, the world’s mountain bike suspension specialist. 2004 brought the purchase of both Avid brakes and Truvativ cranks and components. The addition of these companies has allowed SRAM to grow into the world’s second largest component supplier to the cycling industry. SRAM's core philosophy is to make cycling better. Their commitment is expressed in their local, national and international team and event sponsorship.
Delivery Information
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- Standard Delivery: Estimated delivery within 8 working days - Free
- Priority International Delivery: Estimated delivery within 6 working days - $6.34
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Product Q & A
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Collapse AllIs BB included? If so how can I choose BB type?
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I am looking at replacing it with the Sram compact crank. Will it fit and will i need a new bb and/or extra special Sram tools to fit it?
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I'm looking to swap my standard for a compact crank for Sportives and think it is worth keeping to the same brand.
How many components are similar for these cranks? What tools will I need?
Will I need to move my front derailleur for the smaller chainrings?
Can I just but a smaller chainring for my companct crank? (anything less than 39).
Many thanks,
Bruce
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