Rival gearing options

Rival eTap AXS single ring, double ring, and mullet options.

• What are the main benefits of the X-Range gearing configurations for Rival eTap AXS?
Road bikes are faster and more capable than ever, and riders are expanding what’s possible with drop bar bikes. X-Range offers wider range, more useful and smoother gear progression, as well as sma... See more
• What gearing options are available for Rival eTap AXS?
What gearing options are available for Rival eTap AXS? Rival eTap AXS has a 10-30T and 10-36T cassette option and is also fully compatible with SRAM RED and Force 12-speed cassettes from 10-28T up ... See more
• What is the widest 2x gearing setup available for Rival eTap AXS?
For the widest 2x range, choose the 10-36T cassette, then choose your ring set for intended riding purpose. All chainring combinations with a 10-36T cassette also allow for a sub-1:1 gear ratio acr... See more
• What 2x X-Range Rival eTap AXS gearing options do you recommend for someone who is making the switch from a typical 2x11 setup?
CHAINRINGS:                                                         CASSETTE: 11sp                       X-Range                                 11sp                       X-Range 53/39T           ... See more
• How many gear selections are available with a 2x Rival eTap AXS drivetrain?
Two up front and twelve in the rear. However, the small chainring/small cog combination is always locked out to avoid chain rasp against the inside of the large chainring when using a front deraill... See more
• Can I use a Rival eTap AXS rear derailleur without a front derailleur to make a 1x drivetrain?
Yes. Just like the proven SRAM RED and Force eTap AXS rear derailleurs, the spring clutch equipped Rival eTap AXS rear derailleur is capable of excellent 1x chain system management when paired with... See more
• Is there a different Rival eTap AXS rear derailleur for 2x and 1x drivetrains?
No, both 1x and 2x drivetrain setups use the same Rival AXS rear derailleur that works with cassettes from 10-28T to 10-36T maximum. The Rival rear derailleur is spring clutch equipped for excellen... See more
• Can I configure eTap AXS for an extra wide range 1x drivetrain gearing setup on my drop bar bike?
Yes, mullets are still in style, and you can reach up to a 520% gear range in the following manner: eTap AXS shifters XX1, X01, or GX Eagle AXS rear derailleur 11-50T, 10-50T, or 10-52T Eagle 12-s... See more