{"id":19402,"date":"2015-08-26T14:20:00","date_gmt":"2015-08-26T13:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2015\/08\/26\/introducing-sram-red-etap-electronic-road-drivetrain-r3380\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T09:28:34","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T09:28:34","slug":"introducing-sram-red-etap-electronic-road-drivetrain-r3380","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/introducing-sram-red-etap-electronic-road-drivetrain-r3380\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing SRAM RED eTap electronic road drivetrain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At SRAM, we know that if a technological advancement clutters the experience, it shouldn\u2019t be called an advancement at all. Because it\u2019s a bicycle. It\u2019s supposed to be simple. To make something elegant to the point where it removes what\u2019s in the way&#8230; that\u2019s advancement. And that is the standard we held ourselves to while developing our first electronic shifting system. It\u2019s called SRAM RED eTap.<\/p>\n<p>Featuring SRAM\u2019s advanced shift logic (right lever makes it harder, left lever makes it easier, both levers to change the front ring) with SRAM RED eTap you\u2019ll shift more, with less effort and spend less time doing it. Shifting has never been more intuitive or as easy as this.<\/p>\n<p>SRAM RED eTap is engineered to go the distance. It has been rigorously and successfully tested for years at the professional and WorldTour level. And now, it\u2019s ready for the rest of the world. Are you ready to shift forward?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"w-full aspect-video\">\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"113\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mCmxZOHFnSM?feature=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">SRAM RED eTap shift levers<\/h2>\n<div style=\"\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-38587600-1440598127.jpg\" data-fileid=\"587432\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"587432\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-38587600-1440598127.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-38587600-1440598127.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>Our revised ERGOFIT controls seamlessly connect rider and machine with REACHADJUST to fit any hand. Carbon ERGOBLADE levers and large SRAM eTap paddles provide positive controls for rider input that make it virtually impossible to mistake an upshift for a downshift. Weight: 260g per pair.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">SRAM RED eTAP Rear Derailleur<\/h2>\n<p>The SRAM RED eTap rear derailleur executes shifts the moment you demand it, with military precision. Wirelessly. It\u2019s easy to set up, clean in appearance and delightfully uncomplicated. Mechanical necessities such as a carbon pulley cage, ceramic pulley bearings, and high polished alloy artfully blend with proprietary electronic advancements to deliver a 239g* shifting wonder. *including battery<br \/>Maximum 28t cassette capacity.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">SRAM RED eTAP Front Derailleur<\/h2>\n<p>SRAM YAWTM technology changed front shifting forever, eliminating the need for trim. The SRAM RED eTap Front Derailleur makes a good thing better by executing front shifts confidently and quickly over our proprietary wireless communication protocol. At 187g including battery, the SRAM RED eTap front derailleur maintains SRAM\u2019s best-in-class weight title.<\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-67169400-1440598127.jpg\" data-fileid=\"587430\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"587430\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-67169400-1440598127.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-67169400-1440598127.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-83493700-1440598126.jpg\" data-fileid=\"587431\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"587431\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-83493700-1440598126.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-83493700-1440598126.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">SRAM RED eTAP Blips<\/h2>\n<p>SRAM RED eTap Blip satellite shifters allow you to shift when you want, where you want. Run up to two remote positions per side with limitless placement options. When mated with the aero bike specific BlipBox control module, your aero machine\u2019s gearing is as forward leaning as the rest of bike.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">SRAM RED eTAP Blipbox<\/h2>\n<p>Aero riders can place Blips on both aero extensions and base bars for shifting in any position. This added capability saves precious seconds and offers a true competitive advantage. For this type of handlebar setup SRAM developed the BlipBox to tie all of the Blips together and serve as a control module and wireless signal sending unit.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">Technologies<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Airea (Area)<\/h2>\n<p>Utilizing 128-bit encryption, eTap shift signals are transmitted and received in accordance with SRAM\u2019s proprietary wireless protocol known as AIREA. Each time an eTap groupset is paired, a new encryption code is generated and assigned to the components in this group to ensure complete shifting security.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">eTap<\/h2>\n<p>All of the underlying tech in our new SRAM RED eTap groupset such as wireless shifting, advanced battery power management and mechatronic technologies are all meant to serve one ultimate purpose, to facilitate the most intuitive and consistent shifting available. This shift logic is called eTap. Right lever makes it harder, left lever makes it easier, both levers shift the front derailleur. Simple, unmistakable, and intuitive.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Blips<\/h2>\n<p>Drop bars exist to give riders multiple hand positions. SRAM RED eTap Blips turn each of those positions into a location that can be shifted from. With two Blip ports available on each drop bar shifter, multiple positions can be connected without any additional hardware. Easily placed underneath bar tape with no need to cut the tape to expose the switch, Blips maintain the beautiful lines of your cherished ride.<\/p>\n<p>Blips are available in lengths of 150mm: 6g, 230mm: 7g, 450mm: 8g, 650mm: 9g<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Compatibility<\/h2>\n<p>SRAM RED eTap brake levers and derailleurs are compatible will all SRAM 22 cranksets, chainrings, chains, mechanical brakes, and cassettes with a max cog size of 28-teeth.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Power Management<\/h2>\n<p>SRAM engineered intelligent, energy efficient wireless components. In addition to providing easy to understand LED power indication, sensors within each wireless component power up the component automatically when your ride starts, and enter sleep mode automatically at the end of your ride to extend available riding time between charges. Every component features LED power indication.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Yaw<\/h2>\n<p>SRAM\u2019s proprietary Yaw front derailleur cage rotates to maintain a consistent angular relationship with the chain for ideal shifting performance in every gear combination.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Ease of charging<\/h2>\n<p>eTap batteries are literally a snap to remove and charge. Just flip the tool-free battery latch up and slide the battery up and out of the derailleur. Then snap the battery into the USB powered charger and connect the charger to any USB power source or A\/C USB adaptor. A full charge takes only 45 minutes to complete.<\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-86859900-1440598101.jpg\" data-fileid=\"587428\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"587428\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-86859900-1440598101.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-86859900-1440598101.jpg\"><\/a><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">Battery pack.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-27895900-1440598113.jpg\" data-fileid=\"587429\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"587429\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-27895900-1440598113.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-27895900-1440598113.jpg\"><\/a><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">eTap Charger.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Devices (PC, Mac, Garmin)<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you are a Mac or PC user, SRAM RED eTap can communicate with your computer. Firmware updates are handled quickly and wirelessly using the USB stick included with complete aftermarket groupsets.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-70168900-1440598127.jpg\" data-fileid=\"587433\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"587433\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-70168900-1440598127.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-70168900-1440598127.jpg\"><\/a><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">SRAM USB stick.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>We worked with Garmin throughout the development process to develop communication capability between eTap and Garmin GPS devices. Please contact Garmin for GPS model compatibility information.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-74316500-1440592124.jpg\" data-fileid=\"587357\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"587357\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-74316500-1440592124.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-74316500-1440592124.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">SRAM RED component chart<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-17490700-1440599630.png\" data-fileid=\"587445\" data-fileext=\"png\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"587445\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-17490700-1440599630.png\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-17490700-1440599630.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-76705200-1440599639.png\" data-fileid=\"587446\" data-fileext=\"png\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"587446\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-76705200-1440599639.png\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-76705200-1440599639.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-39442300-1440599655.png\" data-fileid=\"587447\" data-fileext=\"png\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"587447\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-39442300-1440599655.png\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-39442300-1440599655.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At SRAM, we know that if a technological advancement clutters the experience, it shouldn\u2019t be called an advancement at all. Because it\u2019s a bicycle. It\u2019s supposed to be simple. To make something elegant to the point where it removes what\u2019s in the way&#8230; that\u2019s advancement. And that is the standard we held ourselves to while [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":47247,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[1117,3605,28,1241,1116],"featured_location":[],"class_list":["post-19402","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech","tag-etap","tag-red-etap","tag-sram","tag-sram-red","tag-sram-red-etap"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19402","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19402"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19402\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47247"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19402"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19402"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19402"},{"taxonomy":"featured_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured_location?post=19402"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}