{"product_id":"sram-apex-rear-derailleur-11-speed-long-cage-black","title":"SRAM Apex 11-Speed Long Cage Black Rear Derailleur","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SRAM Apex 11-speed long cage is a \u003cstrong\u003emechanical road rear derailleur for cassettes up to 42t\u003c\/strong\u003e. It shares the compatibility of SRAM's higher-tier 11-speed road derailleurs at a lower tier, with an aluminum cage and parallelogram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses \u003cstrong\u003eSRAM Exact Actuation\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 11-speed road cable pull, so it pairs with SRAM 11-speed DoubleTap shifters. A 32t chain wrap capacity and 42t maximum cog suit 1x road and gravel setups with wide cassettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders replacing a worn or damaged Apex 11-speed derailleur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravel and commuter builds running SRAM 11-speed road shifters with a wide-range cassette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider a different derailleur if your shifter is 12-speed, or if you want a clutch: none is listed on this model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShifter pull:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRAM Exact Actuation, 11-speed road. Not compatible with Shimano or 12-speed SRAM shifters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGear range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42t largest cog and 32t chain wrap. Check your front and rear spread against that capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard 10x1 hanger mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum cage and parallelogram.\u003c\/strong\u003e Alloy construction keeps the derailleur serviceable and durable at this tier. Listed weight is 300 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSealed cartridge-bearing pulleys.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pulleys run on sealed bearings rather than bushings, which helps them stay smooth longer in wet and dirty conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong cage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The long cage reaches a 42t cog, the reason most riders choose this version over a short-cage road derailleur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shares SRAM 11-speed road compatibility; reaches a 42t cog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e No clutch listed; 300 g is heavier than higher tiers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e An affordable way to keep an 11-speed SRAM road group running with a wide cassette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock the Apex long cage mostly as a replacement part for 11-speed SRAM road and gravel bikes. 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