SRAM Red 2024: With the redesign of its professional components, SRAM has completed the overhaul of its road bike program. And the new Red makes younger component groups like last year's Force look almost a bit dated... The SRAM Rival AXS, introduced in 2021, was a big surprise. The US manufacturer presented a new component as the third in its lineup… read more
Red Cycling Pro Illumination: The Red Cycling Pro 20 Lux is very good for being seen, but only partially effective for seeing. In our beam distance comparison, the area from 5-15 m is brightly illuminated, but the light field is rather narrow. In the immediate vicinity, however, it remains almost completely dark; if you turn the lamp downwards to illuminate the first few meters in front… read more
SRAM Red eTap Review: The brand-new SRAM Red eTap put to the test by Velomotion: The wireless groupset impresses with excellent functionality and fascinating possibilities. However, it will take some time before you can truly enjoy it for more than just a few kilometers. Sometimes expectations are exceeded, sometimes they are disappointed – and sometimes it's exactly as you imagined… read more
SRAM President Stan Day today provided a further update via video regarding the troubleshooting of the first batches of hydraulic road bike brakes. According to him, the problem, which only seemed to occur in sub-zero temperatures, was due to a manufacturing defect. Last November, SRAM recalled 19.000 brakes from the Red and S-700 series. [ Continue reading ...]
