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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

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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
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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

One feature we love is the indexed reach adjust, which offers four distinct lever positions — One feature we love is the indexed reach adjust, which offers four distinct lever positions
Ben Delaney / Immediate Media

We experimented with a Bilp in a similar position to where we run our Shimano Di2 sprint shifters, but it doesn't work well as you need to press the center of the button, not just nudge it like a Di2 sprint shifter — We experimented with a Bilp in a similar position to where we run our Shimano Di2 sprint shifters, but it doesn’t work well as you need to press the center of the button, not just nudge it like a Di2 sprint shifter
Ben Delaney / Immediate Media

Setting up the rear derailleur is done with a combination of electronic trimming and 'old fashioned' limit screw adjustment — Setting up the rear derailleur is done with a combination of electronic trimming and ‘old fashioned’ limit screw adjustment
Ben Delaney / Immediate Media

Each component has a function button and an LED light. Press and hold the rear derailleur button to pair this system. One press moves it outboard. Two quick presses moves in inboard — Each component has a function button and an LED light. Press and hold the rear derailleur button to pair this system. One press moves it outboard. Two quick presses moves in inboard
Ben Delaney / Immediate Media

The function button is left of the LED. On all components, the LED also indicates battery life. Green equals more than 25% life. Red equals less than 25%. Flashing red equals less than 5%. — The function button is left of the LED. On all components, the LED also indicates battery life. Green equals more than 25% life. Red equals less than 25%. Flashing red equals less than 5%.
Ben Delaney / Immediate Media

On the front derailleur, the function button moves the derailleur from one ring to the other. In initial setup, it also pairs the system — On the front derailleur, the function button moves the derailleur from one ring to the other. In initial setup, it also pairs the system
Ben Delaney / Immediate Media