SRAM Apex 1 DoubleTap Shift-Brake Controls - right | 11-speed

ANSWER THE CALL OF THE ROAD - with SRAM APEX 1

Drop bar or flat bar, dirt or pavement, Apex 1 is ready to answer the call of the road with the simple, quiet, easy to use, and very secure drivetrain - SRAM 1x™. Apex 1 achieves each of these superlatives while delivering artful design at an unrivalled value.

Apex® Mechanical Shift-Brake Control

SHIFT IT

When you choose to ride, advancement means having a group that’s always ready. Apex 1® is that group. The Apex® 1x11-speed mechanical shift-brake control gives you all the gears you need in the palm of your hand. It’s technology that makes cycling easier—so you can tune into the experience and build on it.

• ErgoFit™ design from SRAM RED® improves grip and finger wrap
• Individual Reach Adjust of brake lever and shift paddle for a perfect fit
• Zero Loss™ means immediate engagement of your rear derailleur as soon as you touch the shifter.
• Durable, forged aluminum lever blade with laser texture for a positive touch

DoubleTap

DoubleTap® makes changing gears easier and faster, eliminating the cumbersome and awkward engagement associated with two-lever systems. DoubleTap handles up- and downshifts in one short, sweeping motion, with minimal effort and maximum comfort no matter where you are on the bars.
DoubleTap® uses two pawls, one for holding the ratchet wheel, and one for transporting it up and down through the gear change. The pawls are arranged in a way so that they can leapfrog each other depending on how far, and with how much pressure, you push the shift lever.
With short, rapid taps the transport pawl (04) moves the ratchet wheel (02) up through the shifting range. Downshifting comes via a longer sweep of the lever (in the same inward direction you upshift, but to an ergonomically maximized 15° angle) with the holding pawl (03) and the transport pawl leapfrogging each other quickly and smoothly.
Location, Location, Location: DoubleTap’s one-motion unidirectional levers (05) work flawlessly no matter what position you’re shifting from. Its double-articulated design (01), which is completely separate from the brake pivot, is easily engaged from the hoods or the drops.
Unlike all other forward controls, DoubleTap® also lets you pull the shift lever in against the bars so you can upshift while sprinting or attacking without giving up a firm grip. On DoubleTap® controls, the brake and shift levers are completely independent, each operating with their own pivot points. This not only allows for the multiposition functionality, it also eliminates the risk of engaging brakes or shifters unintentionally—an unfortunate side effect of other shift/brake lever designs.

EXACT ACTUATION™

When SRAM launched their road technology from scratch they reapplied the MTB proven SRAM 1:1 actuation ratio (shifter cable travel : derailleur movement) for 10 speed rear shifting. EA helps to simplify/stabilize the uneasy act of balancing rear derailleur hanger design, tight cog spacing and exact cable tension. The result: the easiest index shifting system to set up and it stays that way.

ZeroLoss™

ZeroLoss simply means, well, zero loss—when you push on the lever, for an upshift or down shift, the cable is engaged instantly—zero loss of movement. There is no middle-ground where you're waiting for the shift to come. Gear changes are instant and precise.

Reach Adjust

Brake lever fit and feel is a personal thing. Riders have individual positioning preferences, as well as unique hand sizes and finger lengths. Reach Adjust makes it easy to adjust your lever for maximum one-finger control for everyone.

ErgoDynamics™

Longer brake levers, independent reach adjust for the brake and shift levers, and optimized hood shape give riders of any size comfort and easy access to the controls.
Included in delivery: 1 Brake/Shiftlever, rear
Material: brake levers / shift levers: aluminium
hood cover: textured rubber