Description

SRAM Apex 1 GXP Crankset – The Gateway to 1x Simplicity and Performance
Unlock a world of streamlined performance with the SRAM Apex 1 GXP crankset, the cornerstone of SRAM´s most accessible and versatile 1x road drivetrain. Designed for riders who demand simplicity, a wide gear range, and uncompromising reliability, the Apex 1 crankset delivers elite technology at an exceptional value. Whether you´re conquering gravel roads, navigating city streets, or tackling your first cyclocross race, this crankset provides the foundation for a cleaner, quieter, and more efficient ride.
The Apex 1 crankset completes the Apex 1 group, SRAM´s most affordable road 1x´drivetrain yet. It eliminates the need for a front derailleur, simplifying your shifting and reducing mechanical complexity so you can focus purely on the joy of the ride. At its heart is SRAM´s patented X-Sync™ technology. This innovative chainring design features a tall, square-tooth profile that engages the chain earlier and more securely than traditional teeth. The result is unparalleled chain control and retention, giving you the confidence to power through rough terrain and technical sections without fear of a dropped chain. Combined with integrated mud-clearing recesses for the inner chain links and rollers, the Apex 1 crankset runs silent and secure, performing flawlessly even in the most challenging conditions.
Forged from durable and lightweight aluminum, the crank arms offer exceptional stiffness for direct and efficient power transfer with every pedal stroke. The proven GXP spindle interface ensures a robust and reliable connection to the bottom bracket, minimizing flex and maximizing longevity. Riders looking for a wide gear range and shifting simplicity at a great value will find it in Apex 1. It’s the perfect upgrade for transforming your bike into a modern, capable 1x machine, offering a clean aesthetic and a significant reduction in maintenance.
Key Benefits:
* Simplified Drivetrain: Enjoy the clean look and intuitive operation of a 1x system, eliminating the front derailleur for reduced weight and maintenance.
* Superior Chain Retention: Features SRAM´s X-Sync™ tall, square tooth profile for maximum chain control and security on any surface.
* Silent and Reliable Performance: Engineered for quiet operation and dependable performance in mud, grit, and all-weather conditions.
* Stiff and Efficient: Constructed with strong aluminum crank arms and a robust GXP spindle for excellent power transfer.
* Unbeatable Value: Provides access to SRAM´s race-proven 1x technology in an affordable and durable package.
Attributes:
* Recommended Use: Road Cycling, Gravel, Cyclocross, Urban
* Groupset: Apex 1
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Technical Specifications:
* Speeds: 10/11
* Crank Arm Material: Aluminum
* Color (Crank arm): Black
* Chainring Material: Aluminum
* Chainring Size: 42T
* Bolt Circle Diameter (BCD): 4-Bolt 110 BCD
* Crank Arm Length: 165mm, 170mm, 172.5mm, 175mm
* Bottom Bracket Compatibility: GXP/PF GXP 68mm, BB30/PF30-68mm
* Bottom Bracket Spindle Interface: 24mm (GXP), 30mm
* Chainline: 45.5mm