SRAM Replacement RD
04-20-14 | 09:48 AM
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SRAM Replacement RD
My wife crashed her bike yesterday. She basically did an endo when she swerved to avoid a curb (She's mostly alright, some road rash).
The frame seems perfect, no scratches or anything. The right shifter (Apex) and RD (Apex) seemed to take most of the abuse. The derailuer hanger is bent and it looks like the RD cage is also twisted.
So I need a new SRAM RD, what's the best option? Looking at SRAM's website and reviews it seems like the only difference between Apex and Force is just a few grams of weight. Is there any point to upgrading to Rival/Force or should I just stick with Apex?
The frame seems perfect, no scratches or anything. The right shifter (Apex) and RD (Apex) seemed to take most of the abuse. The derailuer hanger is bent and it looks like the RD cage is also twisted.
So I need a new SRAM RD, what's the best option? Looking at SRAM's website and reviews it seems like the only difference between Apex and Force is just a few grams of weight. Is there any point to upgrading to Rival/Force or should I just stick with Apex?
04-20-14 | 10:23 AM
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From: Haunchyville
If you didn't have any complaints before I would replace with the same. I haven't used Apex, but I don't notice anything between my Rival and Force RDs. Make sure you get the right cage length in whatever you get. The apex could be long.
