Ceramic bearings in the pulleys in the RED-2012 rear derailleur...of course
SRAM RED-2012 is SRAM’s latest, lightest and fastest group set ever. Introduced in February, five teams – AG2R-La Mondiale, Astana, Liquigas-Cannondale, Omega Pharma-Quick-Step, and Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank – have proven once again that elegant design and meaningful innovation can provide the ultimate performance advantage. We’re talking about the countless features and benefits inherent in RED-2012 that enhance your relationship with the bike, improve your riding experiences, and keep you in complete control.
During the rest day – and RED-2012 never requires a day off – we thought we’d share some up-close shots to remind you of some of the innovation…
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- SRAM RED-2012 rear derailleur hi and low adjust – all adjustments for every use a 2.5 mm allen for simple consistency
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- The YAW front derailleur is light, strong, and swings in an arc to completely eliminate the need for trim
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- The aerolink arm enhances braking, amplifying the power – ask anyone who rides RED-2012 about our brakes., they will not be short on compliments
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- RED-2012 brakes – wider clearance, more powerful, and even a more aero design and an aero quick-release
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- SRAM’s reach-adjust, it’s on every group set, for perfect reach, every time – again just a 2.5mm allen
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- Now that’s a sweet finish on the perfectly mated SRAM Exogram crank and X Glide R chainring
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- Thicker, quicker shifting with advanced timing pins and ramps (things that lift chain to big ring)
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- Textured, perfect for the hand, easy to transition from, and even tackier in the wet
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- SRAM RED-2012 don’t mind no rain…
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- Ceramic bearings are smoother, quieter and more durable
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- Perhaps one of the most complex engineering feats of any groupset, the chain
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- SRAM RED Quarq Power meter, an integrated option, now here is a good use of power
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- The YAW front derailleur is just one of countless elegant solutions that help riders go faster, with less thought, less effort, and nothing unnecessary