SRAM Apex group: Death of the Triple?

SRAM's new Apex group is going after the triple crowd. It's secret weapon is the 11-32 cassette and long cage derailleur. The best thing is that it is compatible with all the other SRAM groupos in the lineup.


"SRAM Apex is the latest road componentry groupset from SRAM that borrows technologies from SRAM’s Tour de France conquering RED gruppo, including DoubleTap (one lever two shifts), Reach Adjust (for custom lever fi t), Exact Actuation (for consistent and precise shifts), and Zero-Loss shifting (for immediate shift engagement).

The double compact chainrings (50/34) are only the beginning, the innovation that went into making Apex the perfect gruppo for every challenge includes the new long cage rear derailleur (RD) matched perfectly to SRAM’s new PG 1050 11-32 tooth cassette, we call it WiFLi technology…

WiFLi is all you need to know:
Wider - a wider range of gears for every climb and any descent
Faster - two chainrings shift much faster and easier than three
Lighter - as much as 284 grams (11%) less than the most popular road triple (Shimano® 105)"

We have been noticing more and more 2011 bikes being spec'd with Apex. Coming to a B&L near you soon!