SRAM Rival 22 Shift/Brake Lever Set

Why settle for gear that is a trickle-down version of what the pros ride when there’s a new group that gives 100 percent of what you demand? The Rival 22 shift-brake levers offer comfortable textured levers with ErgoFit™ for improved grip and finger wrap. Whether you ride road, gravel, or cyclocross, Rival 22 is a group for every need.

Features:

• Modeled after best-in-class SRAM RED® shifters
• ErgoFit™ textured body improves grip and finger wrap
• Individual Reach Adjust of brake lever and shift paddle
• Forged aluminum brake lever and shifter paddle
• Lightweight at 332g a pair

DoubleTap

DoubleTap® makes changing gears easier and faster, eliminating the cumbersome and awkward engagement associated with two-lever systems. DoubleTap handles up- and downshifts in one short, sweeping motion, with minimal effort and maximum comfort no matter where you are on the bars.

DoubleTap® uses two pawls, one for holding the ratchet wheel, and one for transporting it up and down through the gear change. The pawls are arranged in a way so that they can leapfrog each other depending on how far, and with how much pressure, you push the shift lever.

With short, rapid taps the transport pawl (04) moves the ratchet wheel (02) up through the shifting range. Downshifting comes via a longer sweep of the lever (in the same inward direction you upshift, but to an ergonomically maximized 15° angle) with the holding pawl (03) and the transport pawl leapfrogging each other quickly and smoothly.

Location, Location, Location: DoubleTap’s one-motion unidirectional levers (05) work flawlessly no matter what position you’re shifting from. Its double-articulated design (01), which is completely separate from the brake pivot, is easily engaged from the hoods or the drops.

Unlike all other forward controls, DoubleTap® also lets you pull the shift lever in against the bars so you can upshift while sprinting or attacking without giving up a firm grip. On DoubleTap® controls, the brake and shift levers are completely independent, each operating with their own pivot points. This not only allows for the multiposition functionality, it also eliminates the risk of engaging brakes or shifters unintentionally—an unfortunate side effect of other shift/brake lever designs.

ErgoDynamics

Longer brake levers, independent reach adjust for the brake and shift levers, and optimized hood shape give riders of any size comfort and easy access to the controls.

Exact Actuation

When we launched our road technology from scratch we reapplied our MTB proven SRAM 1:1 actuation ratio (shifter cable travel : derailleur movement) for 10 speed rear shifting. EA helps to simplify/stabilize the uneasy act of balancing rear derailleur hanger design, tight cog spacing and exact cable tension. The result: the easiest index shifting system to set up and it stays that way.

Reach Adjust

Brake lever fit and feel is a personal thing. Riders have individual positioning preferences, as well as unique hand sizes and finger lengths. Reach Adjust makes it easy to adjust your lever for maximum one-finger control for everyone.

Yaw

The front derailleur cage rotates to maintain a consistent angular relationship with the chain. Yaw technology eliminates the need for shifter trim. As a result, shifts feel more direct, more precise, and combined with the new Red crankset and chainrings, delivers an unmatched performance advantage in front shifting.

ZeroLoss

ZeroLoss simply means, well, zero loss—when you push on the lever, for an upshift or down shift, the cable is engaged instantly—zero loss of movement. There is no middle-ground where you're waiting for the shift to come. Gear changes are instant and precise.

Specifications:

• Weight: 332g (Pair)
• Speeds: 11 Rear/ 2 Front
• Compatibility: SRAM RED® 22, Force 22 & Rival 22 Yaw™ front derailleurs/ Exact Actuation rear derailleurs
• Recommended Group: SRAM Rival® 22
• Technology Highlight(s): Yaw™/ DoubleTap™/ Zero-Loss™ on front & rear/ ErgoDynamics™ Fit/ Independent E-Z Access shift-brake lever Reach Adjust
• Finish: Black
• Material: Aluminum brake levers with aluminum shift levers , Textured hood covers