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SRAM Red eTap – actual weights and installation

SRAM Red eTap – actual weights and installation

Wireless electronic group slots between mechanical Red 22 and Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9070

Published: January 26, 2016 at 9:37 am

The eTap shifters are about 10g lighter than mechanical Red shifters. Claimed weight is 130g — The eTap shifters are about 10g lighter than mechanical Red shifters. Claimed weight is 130g
Ben Delaney / Immediate Media

We are testing the eTap group on a 2016 Specialized S-Works Tarmac — We are testing the eTap group on a 2016 Specialized S-Works Tarmac
Ben Delaney / Immediate Media

The eTap battery (not shown) weighs 24g, and the red plastic cover weighs 3g. So, total rear derailleur weight including battery is 237g, 2g less than the claimed weight — The eTap battery (not shown) weighs 24g, and the red plastic cover weighs 3g. So, total rear derailleur weight including battery is 237g, 2g less than the claimed weight
Ben Delaney / Immediate Media

Add 24g for the battery and subtract 3g for the protective red cover and you have 162g, well under the claimed weight of 187g — Add 24g for the battery and subtract 3g for the protective red cover and you have 162g, well under the claimed weight of 187g
Ben Delaney / Immediate Media

Each shifter has two ports shown here with red plugs. This is where the remote Blip shifters plug in — Each shifter has two ports shown here with red plugs. This is where the remote Blip shifters plug in
Ben Delaney / Immediate Media

The Blip shifters come in three wire lengths and can be put anywhere on the cockpit — The Blip shifters come in three wire lengths and can be put anywhere on the cockpit
Ben Delaney / Immediate Media