SRAM 2009 [en]
Although we are still the big shows are still some way away, SRAM chose today, 18th April to present its 2009 line-up. Red, Force and Rival groupsets are updated though the changes are relatively minor upgrades. The Rival groupset gets some carbon composite. Sram Red The crankset gets an important upgrade: - New 30mm axle diameter instead of the current 24mm * it is stiffer * the weight is reduced * the Q-Factor is reduced * the bearings are larger making them stiffer and more durable ![]() There are two new cassettes offered in addition to the the current 11/23 and 11/26: - 11/25: 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25 - 11/28: 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 22, 25, 28 It would certainly be good if SRAM offered cassettes starting with a 12 tooth sprocket which would be better suited to casual riders. Let's hope SRAM is busy with this too. Sram Red - TT SRAM extends its time trial offer with new components. - A PowerGlide technology chainring: * 55, 54 and 42 teeth * Grey tungsten finish to improve durability * Aero chainring with greater stiffness too - The 500TT derailleurs levers have a Red touch * cheaper than the carbon version * the rear derailleur lever is indexed, the front one is operated on a friction mode * 154g per set - Aero brake levers, the 500TT: * red color * 115g per set, which is 16g heavier than the carbon version ![]() ![]() Sram Force The SRAM Force groupset gets several upgrades trickling down from the Red groupset. Only the levers are modified: * They are longer * The shifter paddle is reworked, it is widened * The brake and shifter cable housings can run along either side of the handlebar * Reach adjustment is included * The front derailleur features the Zero-Loss technology which engages front shift immediately. Sram Rival Certainly the most reworked for 2009. It uses a lot of the systems featured on the high range groupsets. This will probably be a best-seller if the price is right. - Black finish - Carbon levers (320g, 20g saved) * Zero-Loss system for the front derailleur (see explanation above) * The brake and shifter cable housings can run along either side of the handlebar * Reach adjustment * Aluminium widened shifter paddle - Aluminium hollow cranks, OCT technology (open core) * 40g shaved off the previous version * Available in compact (110mm), and standard (130mm) * Crank length from 165 to 180mm ![]() |