Description

SRAM Rival E1 AXS Flattop Chain
Category: Bike parts
Subcategory: Chains
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Elevate your SRAM AXS ride with the Rival E1 AXS Flattop Chain. Designed for the demands of modern road and gravel cycling, its innovative Flattop profile ensures whisper-quiet, precise shifting and superior durability for uncompromised performance. The hard chrome-plated inner link plates and rollers significantly resist wear and friction, extending the life of your entire drivetrain. To optimize weight without sacrificing strength, the outer plates feature a cut-out design. This 12/13-speed compatible chain integrates seamlessly with all SRAM AXS road and gravel systems, offering reliable, consistent performance mile after mile. Each chain includes the easy-to-use, single-use Flattop PowerLock connector for secure, tool-free installation.
The secret to the Rival E1 AXS chain´s exceptional performance lies in its unique Flattop technology. This groundbreaking design creates a stronger, more durable, and significantly quieter chain. The distinctive flat-topped outer plates allow for a narrower overall profile, which improves shifting accuracy and provides greater clearance, resulting in a silent and smooth-running drivetrain that lets you focus on the ride. Whether you´re powering up a steep climb on the road or navigating technical gravel sections, this chain delivers the crisp and immediate response you expect from a SRAM AXS component.
Engineered for longevity, the Rival chain is built to withstand the rigors of high-mileage training and competitive racing. The use of solid pins provides robust strength and dependability, ensuring every watt of power is transferred directly to the road. It is the perfect workhorse for your 12-speed or 13-speed setup, offering a fantastic balance of performance, weight, and durability that makes it an essential upgrade for any cyclist running a SRAM AXS ecosystem.
Key Benefits:
* Silent and Smooth Operation: The Flattop technology creates a quieter, more efficient drivetrain.
* Enhanced Durability: Hard Chrome™ plated inner plates and rollers drastically reduce wear for a longer chain life.
* Crisp and Precise Shifting: Designed to work flawlessly with SRAM AXS cassettes and chainrings for reliable gear changes.
* Lightweight Performance: Cut-out outer plates reduce mass without compromising strength.
* Versatile Application: Optimized for both performance Road Cycling and adventurous Gravel Cycling.
Main Features:
* Proprietary Flattop™ technology for a quieter and stronger chain.
* Hard Chrome™ plating on inner link plates and rollers for increased wear resistance.
* Solid Pin construction for maximum strength and reliability.
* Compatible with 12-speed and 13-speed SRAM AXS road and gravel systems.
* Includes a single-use Flattop™ PowerLock™ connector for secure and easy installation.
Technical Specifications:
* Brand: SRAM
* Model: Rival E1 AXS Flattop Chain
* Speed Compatibility: 12s, 13s
* Recommended Use: Road Cycling, Gravel Cycling
* Number of Links: 120
* Chain Connector: Flattop PowerLock™ (single-use)
* Outer Plate Finish: Nickel
* Inner Plate Finish: Hard Chrome
* Pin Type: Solid Pin
* Recommended Groupset: SRAM Rival AXS, SRAM Force AXS, SRAM RED AXS Silver