Photos: 2012 SRAM Red Groupset
- By Aaron Hersh
- Published Feb 1, 2012
- Updated Feb 3, 2012 at 7:59 PM UTC
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
The pulley bearings are still carbon and the teeth have been shaped for quieter pedaling. Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
Limiter adjustment is unchanged. Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
The cage angles so the tail points toward the center of the cassette in both big and small rings to prevent chain run. Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
The pinch bolt has a 4mm head, but the rest is 5mm standard. Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
The cage is made from a combination of aluminum, steel and carbon. Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
The ramps and pins have been upgraded and help make front shifting faster and easier. Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
The chain catcher comes standard with the front derailleur. Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
The chain catcher position can be adjusted. Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
The brake lever is slightly longer and has a new curvature. Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
The housing routing was changed to enable that smoother transition. Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
The rings were totally redesigned and the Quarq system integrates cleanly with the crank. Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
Single pivot brakes. The circle in the middle is the pivot. Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
This screw can adjust spring tension for the brake arm. The other arm has one as well. Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
The brake shoes are heavily machined. Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
The black piece cams to change leverage over the brake. Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
The brake is substantially narrower than old Red and Shimano calipers. Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
The quick release is located on the brake arm under the barrel adjuster to reduce frontal area. Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
They feel much stiffer than original Red calipers. Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
Photo: Aaron Hersh
2012 SRAM Red Groupset
The enclosed hollow chamber is gone. The whole system makes much less noise. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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Aaron Hersh
Aaron Hersh is the Senior Tech Editor of Triathlete magazine. To submit a question, write Aaron at Ahersh@competitorgroup.com.
