SRAM has revealed a swathe of new and updated products designed to improve your “experience on the bike”.
The most ‘on-trend’ addition to SRAM’s portfolio is shorter crank arms for its top-of-the-line Red AXS groupset.
Typically, crank arms that come fitted to road bikes are 172.5mm long. But, in recent years, professional cyclists have been choosing shorter crank arms to achieve a better, more comfortable fit on the bike.
Jonas Vingegaard was spotted using shorter 150mm Red cranks last year, and SRAM has made this length available to the public. It also added a 155mm-long crank arm to its Red range, which now has eight options up to 175mm.
“Shorter crank arms provide better efficiency and comfort to many riders, and we’re proud to be leaders in rider choice,” SRAM says in its press material.
It added that the crank arms are now 29g lighter than the previous generation.
The 150mm and 155mm crank arms cost £400 / $440.
SRAM has also added three ‘aero’ time trial and triathlon brake-lever options to the line-up, across its Red, Force and Rival groupset tiers.
SRAM says the Red Aero Disc Brake reduces braking effort and increases power. It features a textured carbon brake lever for grip and you can adjust the reach to fit your hands.
The Force Aero Disc Brake shares these features but is paired with a Force rather than Red caliper and costs £42 / $60 less at £245 / $310. Meanwhile, the Rival Aero Disc Brake will set you back £205 / $210.
SRAM has also released a new Universal Derailleur Hanger, which comes with a silver bolt and washer because “every bike needs a little style”.
A more practical addition to SRAM’s range is a new AXS battery charger that will charge your battery in 60 minutes. It also features a USB-C cable port, which should make finding the right cable that bit easier.
