SRAM Rival shifter sprocket

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SRAM Rival shifter sprocket

Postby Iliya » Thu Oct 06, 2011 11:27 pm

It looks like I managed to break a few teeth on the right shifter sprocket. Does anyone know if these are replaceable or I need to replace the whole shifter? I heard SRAM shifters can be put apart but major sites don't sell spares; neither could I find anything on SRAM site.

The sprocket that needs replacing can be seen here

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Re: SRAM Rival shifter sprocket

Postby DavidKennett » Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:12 pm

Unfortunately you can't service Sram. On the other hand, if you had Campag, you could service it all :D
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Re: SRAM Rival shifter sprocket

Postby Iliya » Sat Oct 08, 2011 11:15 pm

Thanks David! The gear lever snapped today so it's not just sprocket anymore. Went to GB Cycles after club run and most likely switching to Campag from next week*. Thinking of Athena. What do you think of that groupset?

*I don't need much convincing :)
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Re: SRAM Rival shifter sprocket

Postby Elliot M » Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:32 am

sounds like an expensive way to repair a shifter. i'd ask on the bigger cycling fora; if all else fails you should be able to get hold of the single shifter, perhaps from someone who's broken the other.
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Re: SRAM Rival shifter sprocket

Postby Grahame » Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:52 am

It would be more economical to switch to precision manufactured Japanese shifting technology (Shimano) rather than Hungarian tractor parts (Campag). Shimano and SRAM use the same sprocket spacing and freehub spline patterns, saving you an new rear wheel at least. Even if the SRAM and Shimano cable pulls are different, all you'd need is shifters (105 or Ultegra - DuraAce is a purely emotional/egotistical purchase), and mechs. For Campag, you'd need pretty much the full groupset.
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Re: SRAM Rival shifter sprocket

Postby John G » Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:31 am

I have Campag on my new Pinarello FP3 and so far am a massive fan, the whole groupset feels more precise/better engineered and it shifts very well! Takes some getting used to compared to the Ultegra on my training bike though.... just a matter of adapting :!: :D
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Re: SRAM Rival shifter sprocket

Postby Iliya » Tue Oct 11, 2011 1:42 pm

[quote="Elliot M"]sounds like an expensive way to repair a shifter. i'd ask on the bigger cycling fora; if all else fails you should be able to get hold of the single shifter, perhaps from someone who's broken the other.


Thanks Elliot I did actually check other forums and this seems to be common occurance for Rival or Apex shifters. I just bought pair of Force as they are more rubust but will be sending broken Rival to SRAM for repair.

[quote="Grahame"]It would be more economical to switch to precision manufactured Japanese shifting technology (Shimano) rather than Hungarian tractor parts (Campag). Shimano and SRAM use the same sprocket spacing and freehub spline patterns, saving you an new rear wheel at least. Even if the SRAM and Shimano cable pulls are different, all you'd need is shifters (105 or Ultegra - DuraAce is a purely emotional/egotistical purchase), and mechs. For Campag, you'd need pretty much the full groupset.


Yes, I'm aware of SRAM/Campag compatibility issues so when I said I'm switching to Campag I meant my next bike will have Campag group on it. And it won't be long before this. :) I actually considered Shimano and I like the smooth way it shifts but will probably go for campag as being able to replace individual parts is a winner for me. Also the rear derailer has better designed spring so down shifting is more instant. Thanks for the post though.
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Re: SRAM Rival shifter sprocket

Postby John G » Tue Oct 11, 2011 2:34 pm

[quote="Iliya"][quote="Elliot M"]sounds like an expensive way to repair a shifter. i'd ask on the bigger cycling fora; if all else fails you should be able to get hold of the single shifter, perhaps from someone who's broken the other.


Thanks Elliot I did actually check other forums and this seems to be common occurance for Rival or Apex shifters. I just bought pair of Force as they are more rubust but will be sending broken Rival to SRAM for repair.

[quote="Grahame"]It would be more economical to switch to precision manufactured Japanese shifting technology (Shimano) rather than Hungarian tractor parts (Campag). Shimano and SRAM use the same sprocket spacing and freehub spline patterns, saving you an new rear wheel at least. Even if the SRAM and Shimano cable pulls are different, all you'd need is shifters (105 or Ultegra - DuraAce is a purely emotional/egotistical purchase), and mechs. For Campag, you'd need pretty much the full groupset.


Yes, I'm aware of SRAM/Campag compatibility issues so when I said I'm switching to Campag I meant my next bike will have Campag group on it. And it won't be long before this. :) I actually considered Shimano and I like the smooth way it shifts but will probably go for campag as being able to replace individual parts is a winner for me. Also the rear derailer has better designed spring so down shifting is more instant. Thanks for the post though.


Good work Iliya, stick with Campag geeza! :D
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