Sram Triathlon
Ready To TRI 22
Press Release
March 27th 2014
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READY TO TRI 22
22 usable gears, who could possibly need that many? Ask the triathlete who is in the middle of their “A” race, trying to maintain 85% of their FTP, on a hilly and windy Queen K Highway. The answer will be, every athlete out there.
Actually it was, as virtually every SRAM® sponsored athlete in the 2013 running of the Ironman® World Championships rode SRAM RED 22, and were more than glad they did. When asked about the switch to “22”, the best athletes in the world had this to say; Adding the extra gear, and having 22 usable gears, has changed the game in Kona. Being able to stay on your power on the way up to Hawi, and on the way back down is unbelievable…
SRAM RED 22 or SRAM Force 22 triathlon or time trial gruppos are now available.



SRAM Aero 11sp shifters
The 22 R2C and friction shift levers feature a new ergo shaped lever design providing more rider control while requiring less effort to complete shifts.
• 2 position YAW front shifter is configured for rapid shift and no trim requirements
• R2C technology to maintain a minimal aerodynamic profile at all times
• Compatible with Red 22 & Force 22 drivetrains

SRAM R2C Aero SL-1190 shifter set
Material: Carbon Shifter Blade, Titanium Bolts
Weight: 176g (pair)
Speed: 11 (rear)
MSRP: $347
Retail availability: Immediate

SRAM R2C Aero SL-1150 shifter set
Material: Aluminum Shifter Blade,
Weight: 194g (pair)
Speed: 11 (rear)
MSRP: $228
Retail availability: Immediate


SRAM Aero SL-500 11sp shifter set
Material: Aluminum Shifter Blade
Weight: 154g (pair)
Speed: 11 (rear)
MSRP: $119
Retail availability: Immediate
Also available in 10sp

Triathlon or time trial specific chainring set
• Same best in class mechanical shifting that you have come to expect, on SRAM RED and Force.
• Aero specific 55t big ring for maximized aero dynamics and stiffness.
• 55/42 Yaw compatible combination, providing more available gearing for long high speed descents.
Aero chainrings designed specifically for use with SRAM 22 YAW front derailleur


SRAM Aero Chainrings 11sp
Material: Aluminum
Weight: 178g (55T)/ 47g (42T)
Size/BCD: Outer rings: 55T/130BCD, Inner ring: 42T/130BCD
MSRP: $140 (55T) - $25 (42T)
Retail availability: Immediate

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What Style of Biker Are You?

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What Style of Biker Are You?

From touring to off-road riding to track riding to cyclo-riding to recreational biking—there are almost as many different styles of riding as there are bikes. The following is a discussion of three of the most popular styles of biking today.

Street/Urban Riding
Street/Urban riding is when you bike through urban areas, ride on ledges and other man- made obstacles. Some riders execute tricks as well as stalls and grinds. Hybrid bikes, sometimes called city bikes, are typically used for street/urban riding. Hybrid bikes are a cross between a mountain bike and a road bike. Most have front suspension with wide comfortable seats and upright handlebars.

Free Riding
The essence of free riding has it origins on the shores of British Columbia. As some free riders have explained it, free riding is more than just riding, it’s about riding with your friends and doing things on your bike that push the limits of both yourself and your bike. It’s not about being the fastest or coming up with a new trick. Rather, it’s about being totally free on your bike. Free riding is different for everyone. Essentially, when you ride for pure enjoyment, do your own thing, in your own way, that’s free riding--making it more of a mindset than a structured style of riding.

Many free ride bikes closely resemble downhill bikes and weigh as much, although they are usually designed to be easier to pedal. Free ride bikes should be in the 30 to upper 50 pound range, have a steeper angled frame in order to make maneuvering on narrow obstacles possible, and be built from stronger, heavier materials.

Downhill Mountain Biking
If you think downhill biking is all about kicking back, stretching your arms and cruising at a leisurely pace, think again. Even though it’s all downhill, biking down a mountain demands concentration, quick reflexes and bike-handling skills much different than free riding or city riding. It’s also a blast! Downhill mountain biking races involve race courses that are designed for riders to speed down while navigating huge jumps, obstacles and more. It’s very similar to motor cross racing.

While it’s true that all bikes go downhill, bikes that provide the optimum ride for Downhill Mountain Biking have what is called full suspension. This means that the front and rear of the frame are equipped with shock absorbers.


Cross Country XC
Cross Country bikes are some of the lightest mountain bikes, typically between 15-35 lbs.
They usually feature front suspension forks, and sometimes suspension on the rear. Most cross country bikes front suspension forks use around 80-100 millimeters of travel suspension, but others prefer 125 to 150mm of travel as bicycle frame strength and technology advance. The frames geometry places the rider in a more upright position than a road bicycle, but much less than on a Downhill bike. Current tire size is 26” as settled with the inception of the current age mountain bike, but there are two other options currently being used 650B/27.5, and 29”. 650B/27.5 are still rather rare, while 29” are gaining popularity , and are having success in cross country racing.


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