SRAM Apex Shift/Brake Lever - Left

Product Description

The Apex shift-brake control features Double Tap® technology, which offers benefits such as independent reach adjust for both shift & brake levers. The Apex shift-brake control utilizes a single lever for shifting & a dedicated lever for braking. All of these mechanical features are packaged in a 344g package.

Features: Proprietary Double Tap® technology delivers smooth up- & down shifts in one motion Ergonomic design is comfortable, aerodynamic, & hides all cables, while weighing only 344g High pivot brake lever with Reach Adjust Double Tap Double Tap® makes changing gears easier & faster, eliminating the cumbersome & awkward engagement associated with two-lever systems. Double Tap handles up- & downshifts in one short, sweeping motion, with minimal effort & maximum comfort no matter where you are on the bars. Double Tap® uses two pawls, one for holding the ratchet wheel, & one for transporting it up & down through the gear change. The pawls are arranged in a way so that they can leapfrog each other depending on how far, & with how much pressure, you push the shift lever. With short, rapid taps the transport pawl (04) moves the ratchet wheel (02) up through the shifting range. Downshifting comes via a longer sweep of the lever (in the same inward direction you upshift, but to an ergonomically maximized 15° angle) with the holding pawl (03) & the transport pawl leapfrogging each other quickly & smoothly. Location, Location, Location: Double Tap’s one-motion unidirectional levers (05) work flawlessly no matter what position you’re shifting from. Its double-articulated design (01), which is completely separate from the brake pivot, is easily engaged from the hoods or the drops. Unlike all other forward controls, Double Tap® also lets you pull the shift lever in against the bars so you can upshift while sprinting or attacking without giving up a firm grip. On Double Tap® controls, the brake & shift levers are completely independent, each operating with their own pivot points. This not only allows for the multiposition functionality, it also eliminates the risk of engaging brakes or shifters unintentionally—an unfortunate side effect of other shift/brake lever designs. Zero Loss Zero Loss simply means, well, zero loss—when you push on the lever, for an upshift or down shift, the cable is engaged instantly—zero loss of movement. There is no middle-ground where you're waiting for the shift to come. Gear changes are instant & precise. Specifications: Weight: 344g Pair Technology Highlight (s): Double Tap® Finish: Jet black gloss
Material: Forged aluminum brake lever, Cast aluminum shift lever Adjustments: Dual Reach Adjust
Colours: Hoods available in four color options Other: Dual cable routing, High pivot brake lever