SRAM Apex 1 crankset. Your entry into the clean 1x11 drivetrain.
The SRAM Apex 1 crankset brings a lightweight, reliable 1x11 drivetrain to your road or gravel bike. It provides precise chain guidance, a clean look, and robust performance for long tours, commutes, and challenging climbs.
More focus on driving. Less on shifting gears.
With the Apex 1 crankset, you're opting for a simple 1x drivetrain that frees up your mind. No more worrying about the right chainring shift. You can focus on your line, speed, and the sheer joy of riding. SRAM's X Sync chainring technology ensures secure chain retention, even on rough terrain or when you're attacking out of the saddle.
Robust, lightweight and ready for your everyday cycling needs.
The aluminum crank arms combine low weight with high stiffness, allowing you to efficiently convert every pedal stroke into forward motion. The 40-tooth chainring offers a strong all-around compromise for sporty riding on asphalt and light gravel sections. Thanks to the GXP interface, you can seamlessly integrate the crankset into many existing road and gravel bike frames.
Perfect for modern 1x11 setups
The Apex 1 crankset is designed for 10- and 11-speed cassettes. This makes it an ideal match for SRAM Apex 1 as well as many other 1x road and gravel bike configurations. The chainline is optimized for precise shifting performance and smooth running. You get a perfectly tuned centerpiece for your drivetrain that simply works.
specification
| feature | Description |
|---|
| Axle diameter | 24 mm GXP axle |
| Area of application | Road bike and gravel bike with 1x drivetrain |
| Gears compatible | 10 and 11 speed rear cassettes |
| Bottom bracket compatibility | GXP and PF GXP with 68 mm shell width depending on the bottom bracket used |
| Chainring size | 40-tooth Narrow Wide X Sync chainring |
| Chainring material | Aluminum X Sync Profile |
| Chainring mount | 4-arm spider with 110 mm bolt circle |
| catenary | 45.5 mm for smooth running on 1x road bike and gravel setups |
| Chain recommendation | SRAM PC 1110 or other 11-speed compatible chains |
| Compatible switching groups | SRAM Apex 1 and other SRAM 1x road and gravel groupsets |
| Crank arm length | 172.5 mm |
| Crank arm material | Aluminum for a good stiffness-to-weight ratio |
| Assembly standard | GXP shaft for corresponding bottom bracket bearings |
| Product series | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Q factor | Typical road bike Q factor for a sporty riding position |
| technology | SRAM X Sync 1x chainring technology for maximum chain control |
| Packaging | Bulk packaging for workshop and assembly, without retail cardboard box |
| Weight approx. | approximately 800g with chainring, depending on the variant |
| Color | Black |
Scope of delivery
- SRAM Apex 1 crankset GXP 1x for 10 and 11 speed drivetrains
- pre-assembled 40-tooth X Sync chainring
- without bottom bracket
- Bulk packaging without retail carton and without further accessories
Here's what we think about it
Many riders praise the Apex 1 crankset for its confident feel in everyday riding and on long tours, as it functions reliably and requires minimal attention. One user reports that thanks to the X-Sync chainring, the chain is guided securely even on rough gravel sections, eliminating chain drops. Another rider highlights how clean and uncluttered the cockpit looks with the 1x setup and how intuitive riding without a front derailleur feels. Overall, the price-performance ratio is frequently described as excellent, especially for sporty commuters and gravel beginners. Anyone looking for a robust, uncomplicated crankset for switching to a 1x drivetrain will find a suitable solution here.
