SRAM Rival 1 11-Speed Black/Silver Rear Derailleur

The SRAM Rival 1 is a 1x-specific mechanical 11-speed road rear derailleur with a roller bearing clutch. Its X-Horizon design keeps chain control consistent across the cassette for road, gravel and cyclocross.

It uses SRAM Exact Actuation and mounts to a standard hanger. This listing offers a long cage and a medium cage; SRAM lists 36t and 42t maximum cogs across the two, and 32t of chain wrap capacity.

Who It's For

• Gravel and cyclocross riders on SRAM 11-speed 1x drivetrains.
• Riders replacing a Rival 1 derailleur.
• Not for drivetrains with more than one chainring.

What to Look For

• Cage: Long or medium. The long cage is the choice for the largest cassettes in the 36t–42t range SRAM lists.
• Shifter pull: SRAM Exact Actuation 11-speed road.
• Drivetrain: 1x only.

Key Features

Roller bearing clutch. Works with the parallelogram to limit chain bounce, making the drivetrain quieter on rough terrain.

X-Horizon design. 1x-specific geometry that SRAM says shifts consistently regardless of cassette size.

Two cages. SRAM lists weights of 266 g and 275 g across the two.

Rider Intent Summary

• Biggest strengths: Clutch chain control on 11-speed road shifters; up to 42t.
• Tradeoffs: 1x only; 11-speed platform.
• What makes it different: A value 1x road/gravel derailleur with mountain-style chain control.

Victory's Take

We fit the Rival 1 to keep 11-speed 1x gravel bikes on the road. Victory Bicycle Studio can match the cage to your cassette.

Specifications

• Brand: SRAM
• Model: Rival 1
• Drivetrain speeds: 11
• Cage options: Long, Medium
• Largest cog: 36t / 42t depending on cage
• Chain wrap capacity: 32t
• Mount type: 10x1 standard
• Shifter compatibility: SRAM Exact Actuation
• Clutch: Roller bearing
• Drivetrain: 1x only
• Color: Black/Silver
• Weight: 266 g / 275 g depending on cage
• Part numbers: 00.7518.113.001 (long), 00.7518.113.000 (medium)