Appearance & Ergonomics – SRAM Technical Service FAQ

Can I adjust eTap 2x11 brake lever reach?

Yes. Brake lever reach adjusts using a 2.5mm Allen wrench under the outboard side of the shifter hood. The reach adjustment uses a cam type adjustment with four available positions. This is similar... See more

Why are the eTap 2x11 hoods for cable actuated brakes smaller than RED mechanical shifter hoods?

The hood size is optimized to provide more braking power by increasing finger wrap. Increased finger wrap also makes the rider’s grip more secure when on the hoods. The small hoods are also lighter... See more

Are red, white, blue or any other color hoods available for eTap?

No. Hoods are available in black only. See more

Does the eTap shifter paddle move backward independent of the brake lever?

No. It is fixed to the brake lever. A benefit of this layout is that pulling the brake lever requires less hand effort because you do not have to overcome the resistance of a third return spring fo... See more

If the eTap shifter is fixed to the brake lever that means I can’t pull the shifter back to the bar while I am in the drops and make up-shifts (“sprint shifts”). Do you have a work around for this?

To customize your shift point location, you can install blips wherever you want to make it even easier to shift when you are in the drops. See more

Do I have to have both hands on the bar to execute a front shift with eTap 2x11?

Without Blips, Yes. With a crossed over Blip setup (placing a blip from each shifter placed side by side on the handlebar) you can perform a front shift with one hand. See more