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SRAM Apex 1×11 Hydraulic Groupset Essentials: Adventure-Ready Shifting & Braking

Unlock smoother rides on challenging terrain with this core SRAM Apex 1×11 groupset bundle. Designed for gravel cyclists, bikepackers, and endurance riders seeking reliable performance without complexity, this package delivers precise control where it matters most.

Your Kit Includes:

  • SRAM Apex 1 Hydraulic Brake Lever (Left): Provides consistent, powerful hydraulic disc braking control with your left hand.
  • SRAM Apex 1 DoubleTap Right Shifter/Brake Lever: Master your drivetrain and right-side braking with one unit. Experience SRAM’s intuitive DoubleTap technology – a single paddle handles both upshifts and downshifts for seamless 11-speed gear changes, even with gloves on.
  • SRAM Apex 11-Speed Rear Derailleur (Long Cage): Built to handle wide-range cassettes (like popular 11-42t options), this robust long-cage derailleur ensures crisp shifting across steep climbs and fast descents. Perfect for loaded bikepacking setups or tackling variable gradients.

Why Choose This Apex Setup?

  • Simplify Your Ride: The 1x (single chainring) configuration eliminates front derailleur hassles, reducing weight and simplifying shifting decisions on unpredictable gravel paths or mountain trails.
  • Hydraulic Confidence: Benefit from superior modulation and stopping power of hydraulic disc brakes in all weather conditions – essential for adventurous commutes or technical off-road sections.
  • Wide-Range Capability: Conquer any hill. The long-cage derailleur is engineered for expansive gear ranges, giving you the low gears needed for steep grades with heavy loads.
  • Proven SRAM Performance: Trusted DoubleTap shifting offers a distinct, positive feel loved by riders seeking dependable performance mile after mile.

Perfect For:

  • Building or upgrading a dedicated gravel bike
  • Creating a reliable adventure or bikepacking machine
  • Riders prioritizing simplicity and wide gearing range
  • Cyclists needing dependable hydraulic braking for mixed terrain
Feature This SRAM Apex Kit Typical Road Competitor
Drivetrain 1×11 Simplicity Often 2x (More Complex)
Rear Derailleur Long Cage (Wide Range) Short Cage (Limited Range)
Brake Type Hydraulic Disc Often Mechanical/Caliper
Ideal Terrain Gravel, Adventure, Loaded Touring Smooth Pavement

Gear up for exploration with this purpose-built SRAM Apex groupset foundation – your key to confident control on roads less traveled.

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