Market: The US manufacturer Sram is now also putting its mid-range Rival group on 22 gears. The options for use are kept open: Whether racing bike, cyclocross or triathlon - this group is intended to appeal to a large number of riders.
The SRAM Rival 22 adopts several features from its higher-end counterparts, the Red 22 and Force 22. This is particularly evident in the grips, which are said to offer significantly improved ergonomics. Furthermore, the groupset can be used with either mechanical rim brakes or hydraulic disc brakes. Both are compatible with tire widths up to 28c.
The front derailleur features Yaw technology, designed to improve shifting performance and prevent chain derailment. The rear derailleur is built according to WiFLi ™ technology and is compatible with cassettes ranging from 11 to 32 teeth.
Rival 22 DoubleTap® levers
- same ergonomics as the Sram Red 22-Lever
- Grip width adjustable
- Zero loss™ front and rear
- 332 grams/pair
- EUR 223,00
Rival 22 derailleur
- Yaw™ cage for better shifting precision
- integrated chain catcher
- 88 grams
- EUR 34,00
Rival 22 Yaw™ crankset
- different lengths (165, 167.5, 170, 172.5 and 175 mm)
- X Glide R™ chainrings
- Aluminum crank arms
- Compatible with various bottom brackets (GXP, PressFit, BB30, PressFit 30)
- different blade combinations possible thanks to 110 BCD (52/36, 50/34, 46/36)
- 860 grams (BB30 50/34 without bottom bracket)
- 844 grams (GXP 50/34 without bottom bracket)
- EUR 194,00
Rival 22 rear derailleur (WiFLi)
- medium cage compatible with 32 sprockets
- WiFitechnology allows greater cassette spread
- 191 grams
- EUR 64,00
Rival 22 rear derailleur
- short cage for standard cassettes
- AeroGlide™ jockey wheels for silent shifting
- aluminum cage
- 180 grams
- EUR 52,00
Rival 22 mechanical brakes
- Dual pivot design
- optimized for Zipp firecrest® rims
- Aluminum arms with SwissStop® rubbers
- 300 grams/pair
- 76,00 euros/pair
PG 1130 cassette
- three options: 11-26 (260 grams), 11-28 (271 grams) and 11-32 (310 grams)
- Steel rivets and aluminum sprockets
- 61,00 - 68,00 Euro
PC 1130 chain
- PowerLock™ chain lock
- 259 grams
- EUR 26,00
We will present the hydraulic brake models in a separate post in the coming days.