{"id":45494,"date":"2023-01-10T18:10:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-10T17:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=712380"},"modified":"2023-01-10T19:34:19","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T18:34:19","slug":"13-sram-road-and-gravel-changes-we-want-to-see-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/13-sram-road-and-gravel-changes-we-want-to-see-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"13 SRAM road and gravel changes we want to see in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Liam Cahill\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Tuesday, 10 January 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p>The year ahead is set to be a massive one for <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/brand\/sram\/&quot;\">SRAM<\/a> on the road and gravel front, and we\u2019re not surprised.<\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/brand\/shimano\/&quot;\">Shimano<\/a> launching <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/shimano-105-di2-r7150\/&quot;\">105 Di2<\/a>\u00a0in 2022, the ball is back in SRAM\u2019s court in the ongoing tussle between these two <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/road-bike-groupsets-everything-you-need-to-know\/&quot;\">road groupset<\/a> titans.<\/p>\n<p>While SRAM was the first to drop an <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/electronic-groupsets\/&quot;\">electronic groupset<\/a> down to the third tier, with the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/sram-rival-axs\/&quot;\">launch of Rival eTap AXS in 2021<\/a>, at the top-end, <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/groupsets\/groupset-road\/sram-12-speed-red-etap-axs-hrd-review\/&quot;\">Red eTap AXS<\/a> hasn\u2019t been updated since 2019 and, in some areas, is looking a bit long in the tooth.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, small changes would improve the usability and aesthetics of the brand\u2019s groupsets.<\/p>\n<p>Here, we outline the BikeRadar team\u2019s road and gravel tech wishlist from SRAM for 2023.<\/p>\n<iframe title=\"&quot;NEW\" red=\"\" etap=\"\" axs=\"\" sram=\"\" road=\"\" gravel=\"\" predictions=\"\" width=\"&quot;200&quot;\" height=\"&quot;113&quot;\" src=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3xcOIWTYsFg?feature=oembed&quot;\" frameborder=\"&quot;0&quot;\" allow=\"&quot;accelerometer;\" autoplay=\"\" clipboard-write=\"\" encrypted-media=\"\" gyroscope=\"\" picture-in-picture=\"\" web-share=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<h2>1) A new Red eTap AXS groupset<\/h2>\n<p>The biggest road groupset launch of 2022 was Shimano\u2019s 105 Di2, which followed on from major updates to Ultegra and Dura-Ace.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s now SRAM\u2019s turn to return to centre stage, but, while a <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/sram-apex-etap-axs-groupset\/&quot;\">fourth-tier Apex groupset may be rumoured<\/a>, we don\u2019t think it\u2019ll be a mid-range groupset launch that will dominate headlines.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, given the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/prototype-sram-red-shifters\/&quot;\">spy shots we\u2019ve seen of prototype shifters<\/a> recently, we\u2019re fully expecting to see a new Red AXS eTap groupset in 2023, but what it will include isn\u2019t clear.<\/p>\n<p>Red eTap AXS was released in 2019 and, <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/groupsets\/groupset-road\/sram-12-speed-red-etap-axs-hrd-review\/&quot;\">while it\u2019s a superb groupset<\/a>, compared to the current-day competition there are some areas we\u2019d like to see improved to move it on once again.<\/p>\n<h2>2) 10t problems<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Force-AXS-vs-Ultegra-Di2-H2H-24-d1b44ea.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Force-AXS-vs-Ultegra-Di2-H2H-24-d1b44ea.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Force-AXS-vs-Ultegra-Di2-H2H-24-d1b44ea.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Force-AXS-vs-Ultegra-Di2-H2H-24-d1b44ea.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-418379\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Force-AXS-vs-Ultegra-Di2-H2H-24-d1b44ea.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> With the launch of its AXS groupsets, SRAM added a 12th cog and started its cassettes with a 10t.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Matthew Loveridge \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>SRAM\u2019s current Red, Force and Rival groupsets use a 10t cog to allow for a wider range of gears, along with smaller chainrings.<\/p>\n<p>SRAM claims this a more usable setup for the recreational rider because it enables us to stay in the big ring for longer to mop up all of those morale watts.<\/p>\n<p>Once the climb gets seriously steep, shifting into the smaller chainring helps to keep your cadence up.<\/p>\n<p>The tiny 10t cog and smaller chainrings are, however, less efficient than an 11t paired with standard chainrings.<\/p>\n<p>One test suggested a 48\u00d710 resulted in a 6-watt increase in drivetrain drag at 250W, compared to a more conventional 53\u00d711.<\/p>\n<p>With every watt being chased at the professional road-racing level, the riders were quick to ask SRAM for larger chainrings.<\/p>\n<p>Trek-Segafredo\u2019s Madone race bikes were equipped with 54\/41t chainrings at last year\u2019s Tour de France, possibly to enable the riders to keep the chain out of the 10t cog and therefore save some precious watts.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve also found that shifting out of the 10t cog can be a little ponderous. Readers have expressed similar frustrations.<\/p>\n<p>Could we see SRAM move away from a 10t cog for its top-end groupsets to chase those valuable watts?<\/p>\n<p>Given this is one of SRAM\u2019s key selling points of its eTap AXS groupsets, we doubt it\u2019ll back-pedal on this particular feature. With that said, any improvements that could be made to improve shifting performance at the bottom of the cassette would be welcomed.<\/p>\n<h2>3) Bring the road braking up to Shimano\u2019s level<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/Cube-Litening-C68X-SL-04-992083b.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/Cube-Litening-C68X-SL-04-992083b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/Cube-Litening-C68X-SL-04-992083b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-691842\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/07\/Cube-Litening-C68X-SL-04-992083b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Stopping power is excellent from the hydraulic discs.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Steve Sayers \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Other than a quiet rolling change to a 2-piece body and larger pads in mid-2019, SRAM made no changes to its braking technology when it initially launched Red eTap AXS.<\/p>\n<p>In comparison, Shimano has made some welcome changes to its brakes in recent years, giving them more modulation and extra pad clearance (which we\u2019ll get on to shortly).<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s in the hands that the difference can really be felt. Shimano\u2019s latest road and gravel brakes have a defined bite point with power progressing smoothly afterwards.<\/p>\n<p>SRAM\u2019s power is delivered a little more subtly, which can feel slightly vague at times, though we know that SRAM brakes have won plenty of fans.<\/p>\n<h2>4) Go back to non-integrated chainrings<\/h2>\n<p>Why-oh-why is the Red AXS power meter integrated into the chainrings?<\/p>\n<p>If either chainring wears out, you\u2019ve got to replace everything in one go, including the power meter. That will set you back \u00a3798 at RRP. \u00a3798!<\/p>\n<p>There is a 50 per cent discount available from SRAM, but it\u2019s not exactly environmentally friendly (or affordable).<\/p>\n<p>Please just go back to a modular system. It\u2019ll be easier and cheaper for us end users.<\/p>\n<h2>5) Redesign hood ergonomics<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-S-works-Venge-08-765313e.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-S-works-Venge-08-765313e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=298%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-S-works-Venge-08-765313e.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-S-works-Venge-08-765313e.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-S-works-Venge-08-765313e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=553%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-S-works-Venge-08-765313e.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-S-works-Venge-08-765313e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-S-works-Venge-08-765313e.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-S-works-Venge-08-765313e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-S-works-Venge-08-765313e.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-S-works-Venge-08-765313e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-436042\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2020\/03\/Specialized-S-works-Venge-08-765313e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Tom Wragg<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>We\u2019d like to see SRAM redesign the hood ergonomics for its Red and Force groupsets.<\/p>\n<p>SRAM\u2019s hoods feel very blocky when compared to Shimano\u2019s or Campagnolo\u2019s, so a move to something a little more rounded would be welcome.<\/p>\n<p>Rival has already made a move to smaller hoods, and we really rate the redesigned shape.<\/p>\n<h2>6) Take another look at Blips<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/dsc00129-1538469172663-1bgrx2708eidp-0235eb7.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C169,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/dsc00129-1538469172663-1bgrx2708eidp-0235eb7.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C169,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/dsc00129-1538469172663-1bgrx2708eidp-0235eb7.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C200,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/dsc00129-1538469172663-1bgrx2708eidp-0235eb7.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C200,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/dsc00129-1538469172663-1bgrx2708eidp-0235eb7.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C228,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/dsc00129-1538469172663-1bgrx2708eidp-0235eb7.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=405%2C228,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/dsc00129-1538469172663-1bgrx2708eidp-0235eb7.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C312,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/dsc00129-1538469172663-1bgrx2708eidp-0235eb7.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C312,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/dsc00129-1538469172663-1bgrx2708eidp-0235eb7.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C349,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/dsc00129-1538469172663-1bgrx2708eidp-0235eb7.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C349,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/dsc00129-1538469172663-1bgrx2708eidp-0235eb7.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C230,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/dsc00129-1538469172663-1bgrx2708eidp-0235eb7.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C230,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/dsc00129-1538469172663-1bgrx2708eidp-0235eb7.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C313,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/dsc00129-1538469172663-1bgrx2708eidp-0235eb7.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C313,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-315591\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/dsc00129-1538469172663-1bgrx2708eidp-0235eb7.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C349&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Van Aert runs a Zipp Service Course SL handlebar and stem combination with SRAM eTap Blips on the underside of the handlebar tops.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Philip Brown\/Jingle Cross<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Away from Red, we would love SRAM to redesign its Blips \u2013 the coin-shaped remote shifting buttons that can be attached just about anywhere.<\/p>\n<p>They work fine when mounted on the tops for climbing, and brilliantly on time trial extensions, but there\u2019s a reason SRAM-sponsored pros such as Jasper Stuyven were spotted using Shimano\u2019s Di2 sprinter shifters.<\/p>\n<p>We want SRAM to design a similarly small trigger shifter for use on the drops, because Blips are too bulky to fit here.<\/p>\n<p>While SRAM is at it, please make a wireless blip dropper compatible with the <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/components\/seatposts\/rockshox-reverb-axs-xplr-dropper-post-review\/&quot;\">Reverb XPLR post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>7) More pad clearance for rotors<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/DSC00057-d023762.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/DSC00057-d023762.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/DSC00057-d023762.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/DSC00057-d023762.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/DSC00057-d023762.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/DSC00057-d023762.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/DSC00057-d023762.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/DSC00057-d023762.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/DSC00057-d023762.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/DSC00057-d023762.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/DSC00057-d023762.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/DSC00057-d023762.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/DSC00057-d023762.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/DSC00057-d023762.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-694415\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/08\/DSC00057-d023762.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Will SRAM come up with something similar to Shimano\u2019s Servo Wave technology?<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>We\u2019d like to see SRAM increase the clearance between the pads and rotors. That way, you\u2019re less likely to get annoying brake rub in grimy conditions or after heavy braking.<\/p>\n<p>But there\u2019s a catch \u2013 if you have a linear correlation between the lever travel and the pad movement, increasing the space between the pads means increasing lever travel.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, we\u2019d like the extra pad clearance with reduced lever travel. But how can both of those things happen together?<\/p>\n<p>Shimano accomplishes this using its Servo Wave tech. This makes piston movement non-linear, increasing the pad movement initially, before regressing, and allowing more lever travel once the pads have contacted the rotor.<\/p>\n<p>That gives you loads of modulation, which feels great in the hand. We hope SRAM can incorporate similar tech into its next road and gravel groupsets.<\/p>\n<h2>8) Smaller batteries<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Force-AXS-vs-Ultegra-Di2-H2H-21-d52a0e7.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Force-AXS-vs-Ultegra-Di2-H2H-21-d52a0e7.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Force-AXS-vs-Ultegra-Di2-H2H-21-d52a0e7.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Force-AXS-vs-Ultegra-Di2-H2H-21-d52a0e7.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C369,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Force-AXS-vs-Ultegra-Di2-H2H-21-d52a0e7.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Force-AXS-vs-Ultegra-Di2-H2H-21-d52a0e7.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Force-AXS-vs-Ultegra-Di2-H2H-21-d52a0e7.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Force-AXS-vs-Ultegra-Di2-H2H-21-d52a0e7.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=407%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Force-AXS-vs-Ultegra-Di2-H2H-21-d52a0e7.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Force-AXS-vs-Ultegra-Di2-H2H-21-d52a0e7.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-418376\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/12\/Force-AXS-vs-Ultegra-Di2-H2H-21-d52a0e7.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> With each derailleur having its own battery, the silhouette is quite deep.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Matthew Loveridge \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Many on the BikeRadar team would like to see SRAM slim down its eTap batteries.<\/p>\n<p>This is primarily driven by aesthetic concerns, but we acknowledge that shrinking batteries would probably mean shorter times between charges.<\/p>\n<p>One to hope for, rather than expect, we\u2019d say.<\/p>\n<h2>9) Introduce a proper gravel groupset<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/06\/JessCerra_ENVE_20210603_IWM4489-Edit-38cd2cf.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> An MTB derailleur on a Pinarello. Whatever next?<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Enve<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>To push SRAM\u2019s Red XPLR groupset to the next level, we\u2019d love to see a Red derailleur designed specifically around a 10-52t cassette.<\/p>\n<p>While it is possible to run an Eagle eTap AXS derailleur with drop-bar shifters, these look a little jarring when fitted to drop-bar bikes.<\/p>\n<p>While we\u2019re writing a wishlist for this imaginary gravel groupset, we\u2019d add a set of HS2 rotors to provide quieter braking in wet weather.<\/p>\n<p>The HS2 rotor is SRAM\u2019s latest MTB-specific design and it comes with a slightly thicker 2mm profile. This is claimed to improve lever feel and heat dissipation.<\/p>\n<h2>10) Add Bleeding Edge to lower-end groupsets<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--full=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1427316082472-preft7b0ityi-b0ce13a.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C169,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1427316082472-preft7b0ityi-b0ce13a.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=300%2C169,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1427316082472-preft7b0ityi-b0ce13a.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=355%2C200,\" 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1427316082472-preft7b0ityi-b0ce13a.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C312,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1427316082472-preft7b0ityi-b0ce13a.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=554%2C312,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1427316082472-preft7b0ityi-b0ce13a.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C349,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1427316082472-preft7b0ityi-b0ce13a.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C349,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1427316082472-preft7b0ityi-b0ce13a.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C230,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1427316082472-preft7b0ityi-b0ce13a.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=408%2C230,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1427316082472-preft7b0ityi-b0ce13a.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C313,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1427316082472-preft7b0ityi-b0ce13a.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=556%2C313,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-112578\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--full=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2019\/03\/1427316082472-preft7b0ityi-b0ce13a.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C349&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> This little adaptor goes a long way to making brake bleeds easier.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>James Huang \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Bleeding Edge should be added to SRAM\u2019s lower-end brakes as a matter of urgency.<\/p>\n<p>Bleeding Edge enables quicker and easier brake bleeds, thanks to an adaptor that seals the system, minimising air contamination and fluid loss.<\/p>\n<p>Found on the Red and Force groupsets, it was an important omission from Rival eTap AXS, so we\u2019re hoping to see it included on all groupsets going forward.<\/p>\n<h2>11) Give mid-range groupsets a more premium look<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/SRAM-Rival-eTap-AXS-34-e46fcbc.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=406%2C271,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/SRAM-Rival-eTap-AXS-34-e46fcbc.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/SRAM-Rival-eTap-AXS-34-e46fcbc.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-626289\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2021\/04\/SRAM-Rival-eTap-AXS-34-e46fcbc.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=619%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> The SRAM Rival eTap AXS crankset could be a little more exciting.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Felix Smith \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Speaking of those more affordable groupsets, we\u2019d like to see them jazzed up.<\/p>\n<p>Campagnolo gives you a fancy carbon crank on its third-tier Chorus groupset and Shimano keeps the aesthetics similar from Dura-Ace down to Sora.<\/p>\n<p>SRAM made the Rival chainset and derailleurs relatively plain \u2013 unlike the shiny chrome seen on Red, there\u2019s little to excite the eye.<\/p>\n<h2>12) Angle adjustment on levers for flared bars<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/09\/Sonder-Camino-Ti-Rival-1-long-term-13-c45a21d.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/09\/Sonder-Camino-Ti-Rival-1-long-term-13-c45a21d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=299%2C199,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/09\/Sonder-Camino-Ti-Rival-1-long-term-13-c45a21d.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/09\/Sonder-Camino-Ti-Rival-1-long-term-13-c45a21d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=354%2C236,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/09\/Sonder-Camino-Ti-Rival-1-long-term-13-c45a21d.jpg?webp=true&amp;quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/09\/Sonder-Camino-Ti-Rival-1-long-term-13-c45a21d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=404%2C269,\" 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https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/webp&quot;\"><source media=\"&quot;(min-width:\" data-srcset=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/09\/Sonder-Camino-Ti-Rival-1-long-term-13-c45a21d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=555%2C370,\" https:=\"\" type=\"&quot;image\/jpeg&quot;\"><img class=\"&quot;wp-image-698361\" align=\"\" size-landscape_thumbnail=\"\" image-handler__image=\"\" image-handler__image--aspect=\"\" no-wrap=\"\" js-lazyload=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/09\/Sonder-Camino-Ti-Rival-1-long-term-13-c45a21d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;&quot;\" title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Being able to angle the levers in to line up with the drops would make accessing them far easier.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Robyn Furtado \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>When you sit a bunch of bike testers around in an office and ply them with biscuits, you get a long chat about thrilling subjects such as why shifters don\u2019t include lever-angle adjustment for use on super-flared bars.<\/p>\n<p>The issue is that, due to the angle of the levers, they stick up from the drops, so it\u2019d be nice to be able to move the brake levers inboard a bit, making them easier to reach.<\/p>\n<h2>13) Better integration with Classified<\/h2>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" image-handler__container--aspect=\"\" style=\"&quot;padding-bottom:\" calc=\"\"> <picture><source media=\"&quot;(max-width:\" 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title=\"&quot;&quot;\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" icon-camera-circle=\"\"\/> Being able to shift the Classified system with the regular SRAM controls would be brilliant.<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Ashley Quinlan \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>We\u2019d love to see SRAM integrate compatibility with Classified\u2019s hub-gear electronics into its shifters.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, you have to use the small shifter that comes with the Classified system. 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