SRAM APEX 1X12 Speed

Apex is the group that knows how to have a good time. Wide-range 1x12 gearing for gravel, bikepacking, adventure, casual cruises, and everything in between. Whether with wireless AXS or classic DoubleTap mechanical shifting, Apex provides smooth and reliable shifting, chain retention, and controlled and powerful hydraulic braking. Apex is simple to understand and easy to use, keeping the focus on what matters most – finding the fun.

APEX XPLR REAR DERAILLEUR 

You want your bike to do everything, so you need gears that can do everything. The Apex XPLR derailleur hits the sweet spot of smooth jumps over a big gear range, all with unmatched chain security and the simplicity of a 1x drivetrain. Quietly and quickly shift across our 12-speed cassettes with 44T large cogs, knowing you’ll have the gears you need.

• Compatible with cassettes with 44T large cogs
• Use with Flattop chain
• Works with 12-speed mechanical Apex and Eagle shifters
• Clutch controls chain tension for consistent shifting
• X-HORIZON straight parallelogram design limits all movement to the horizontal axis, which makes ghost shifting impossible while also reducing shift force
• Cage Lock technology makes for fast wheel changes or chain installation

APEX EAGLE REAR DERAILLEUR
Eagle range on a drop bar bike? Now that’s a party. The Apex Eagle rear derailleur quietly and quickly shifts across our 12-speed Eagle cassettes, while 1x-specific chain retention technology keeps the chain where it needs to be. It’s the best of our road and mountain bike innovations in one package.

• Compatible with 50T and 52T Eagle cassettes
• Works with 12-speed mechanical Apex and Eagle shifters
• Use with Eagle chain
• Roller Bearing Clutch controls chain tension for consistent shifting
• X-HORIZON straight parallelogram design limits all movement to the horizontal axis, which makes ghost shifting impossible while also reducing shift force
• Cage Lock technology makes for fast wheel changes or chain installation 

APEX WIDE CRANKSET
A single chainring with a wide-range cassette is a wonderfully clean way to tackle so many disciplines, and we’re the 1x leaders. Our Apex 1 Wide crankset features aluminum crankarms, a light and stiff DUB spindle, and elegant and secure direct-mount X-SYNC chainrings for flawless chain management. The wide chainline accommodates wider tires for any type of adventure. 

• Single-ring drivetrain simplifies functionality and reduces weight
• Wide chainline crankset to fit the biggest gravel tires
• Longer DUB crank spindle accommodates both Road and MTB width frame bottom bracket standards for unmatched crosscompatibility across brands
• Compatible with 135mm, 142mm and Boost rear spacing SRAM X-SYNC wide-tooth, narrowtooth chainring technology provides maximum chain control
• DUB bottom bracket adds durability and simplicity

XPLR CASSETTE
Maximum range, minimum fuss. This 12-speed 11-44T cassette provides 2x range in a 2x package and fits on a traditional 11-speed driver body for broad integration. The smooth cog progression keeps jumps between cogs tightest when it’s time to go fast, with more meaningful gaps for climbing. 

• 12-speed
• 400% range gives the coverage 1x riders want
• Cog sizes: 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 24, 28,32, 38, 44
• For use with XPLR 1x rear derailleurs
• Compatible with Flattop chains
• For 11-speed road driver bodies 

APEX CHAIN
Flattop technology is so much more than a distinctive look. It allows our 12-speed chain to be lighter, stronger and more durable than anything that came before. The Apex chain uses the same construction as the Rival and Force chains, with a polished grey finish. 

• 12-speed
• Flattop technology allows for a narrower chain with quieter operation and increased strength and durability
• Includes Flattop PowerLock
• Polished steel with grey finish 

S-300 DISC BRAKE
Power, reliability, light weight, and a flat mount caliper. This brake has it all. Top class modulation and a consistent bite point will inspire confidence for many miles

• Flat mount for flat bar
• Same proven lever technologies as Guide: piston, seals, reservoir, and bladder
• Compact lever body with DirectLink