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On test: SRAM Red, March 6, 2008

SRAM's new Red group is its best yet
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The new DoubleTap levers are easily the group's highlight
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Both shift and brake levers are longer
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The levers are also independently adjustable for reach
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…and this small cam for the shift levers.
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The rear derailleur has been upgraded
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Ceramic bearings keep things spinning smoothly.
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The front derailleur receives a titanium cage
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The other star of the group
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The all-steel cogs are milled in one piece
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The new SRAM Red crankset
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The outer ring
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Shift pins and ramps
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Love it or hate it
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The bottom bracket is also equipped
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The new brake calipers
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Centering is easily accomplished
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Retaining pins on the milled-out pad holders
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