SRAM 1 x 11 Apex - what can I upgrade?
02-09-23, 07:39 AM
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SRAM 1 x 11 Apex - what can I upgrade?
Hi, I have a hybrid bike that was fitted with SRAM 1 x 11 Apex gears, is it possible to upgrade piece meal to Rival or would I have to do it all in one go?
I love the bike but it feels as though the gear change (it is over 2.5 years old now) is less than it used to be. I had the bike professionally serviced 6 months ago and the bottom bracket was replaced and the gear change felt better for awhile but I am now looking for upgrades.
If it is possible to do it bit by bit what should I upgrade first?
I love the bike but it feels as though the gear change (it is over 2.5 years old now) is less than it used to be. I had the bike professionally serviced 6 months ago and the bottom bracket was replaced and the gear change felt better for awhile but I am now looking for upgrades.
If it is possible to do it bit by bit what should I upgrade first?
02-09-23, 08:11 AM
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Hi, I have a hybrid bike that was fitted with SRAM 1 x 11 Apex gears, is it possible to upgrade piece meal to Rival or would I have to do it all in one go?
I love the bike but it feels as though the gear change (it is over 2.5 years old now) is less than it used to be. I had the bike professionally serviced 6 months ago and the bottom bracket was replaced and the gear change felt better for awhile but I am now looking for upgrades.
If it is possible to do it bit by bit what should I upgrade first?
I love the bike but it feels as though the gear change (it is over 2.5 years old now) is less than it used to be. I had the bike professionally serviced 6 months ago and the bottom bracket was replaced and the gear change felt better for awhile but I am now looking for upgrades.
If it is possible to do it bit by bit what should I upgrade first?
As i am not terribly familiar with Sram, i recon if you were to go from Tiagra to 105, i guess you could exchange the parts piecemeal style (keeping the rd capacity in mind). Crankset should be no prob though, as long as the chainline stays the same.
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2.5 y.o. bike should be like new unless you've ridden it 25,000 miles.
Perhaps it's still just a little out of adjustment. Or maybe you just are more experienced now and are perceiving some of the bikes deficiencies.
I'd replace everything at the same time. Including the bike! <grin>
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Perhaps it's still just a little out of adjustment. Or maybe you just are more experienced now and are perceiving some of the bikes deficiencies.
I'd replace everything at the same time. Including the bike! <grin>
Welcome to BF!
