About The SRAM Apex XPLR D1 12-Speed Medium Cage 44t Max Black Rear Derailleur

The SRAM Apex XPLR D1 is a cable-actuated 12-speed 1x rear derailleur for cassettes with a 44t large cog. It pairs a clutch and X-HORIZON parallelogram with a medium cage sized for gravel gearing.

It works with SRAM 12-speed mechanical Apex and Eagle shifters and SRAM 12-speed Flattop chains, and mounts to a standard derailleur hanger. Chain wrap capacity is 34t.

Who It's For

  • Gravel and all-road riders building a 1x 12-speed mechanical drivetrain with a 44t cassette.
  • Owners of Apex 12-speed mechanical shifters replacing a derailleur.
  • Consider the Apex Eagle long cage if you want a 50t or 52t cassette, or an AXS model for wireless shifting.

What to Look For

  • Chain: Uses a SRAM 12-speed Flattop chain, not an Eagle chain.
  • Cassette: 44t largest cog; 34t chain wrap capacity.
  • Shifter pull: SRAM X-Actuation 12-speed mechanical.

Key Features

Clutch. Controls chain tension so the chain stays on and quiet on rough surfaces.

X-HORIZON parallelogram. Horizontal-only movement that SRAM credits with preventing ghost shifts and lowering shift effort.

Cage Lock. Locks the cage forward for wheel changes and chain installation.

Medium cage. Sized for 44t cassettes rather than the 52t Eagle range, keeping the cage shorter for gravel.

Rider Intent Summary

  • Biggest strengths: Mechanical 1x simplicity with a clutch and 44t range.
  • Tradeoffs: Requires a Flattop chain; tops out at 44t.
  • What makes it different: A mechanical gravel derailleur that uses road chain standards with mountain-style chain control.

Victory's Take

We fit the Apex XPLR on gravel bikes where the rider wants cable shifting they can service on the road. Victory Bicycle Studio can check chain and cassette pairing before install.

Specifications

  • Brand: SRAM
  • Model: Apex XPLR (D1)
  • Drivetrain speeds: 12
  • Largest cog: 44t
  • Chain wrap capacity: 34t
  • Cage length: Medium
  • Mount type: 10x1 standard
  • Shifter compatibility: SRAM X-Actuation (12-speed mechanical Apex/Eagle)
  • Chain: SRAM 12-speed Flattop
  • Color: Black
  • Part number: 00.7518.177.000

What you get

  • Max cog - 44t
  • Speeds - 12 (mechanical)
  • Chain - SRAM Flattop
  • Capacity - 34t
SRAM Apex XPLR Rear Derailleur - 12-Speed Medium Cage 44t Max Black D1

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SRAM Apex XPLR D1 12-Speed Medium Cage 44t Max Black Rear Derailleur

Regular price $140.00 USD
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