SRAM

RIVAL E1 Direct Mount Chainring

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I upgraded to the RED X-SYNC Road Direct Mount for my time trial setup, and the change was immediate. Shifting felt smoother, chain retention was flawless, and the aero improvements were noticeable at high speeds. Plus, the direct mount made installation a breeze."

Performance-focused riders demand the very best from their gear, and the SRAM RED X-SYNC Road Direct Mount chainring is built to deliver. With SRAM’s proven X-SYNC wide and narrow tooth profile, chain security is unmatched—even when we’re hammering through uneven, high-power efforts. Laser-etching on the aluminum surface enhances both durability and aesthetics, ensuring the chainring stands up to hard use while retaining its sharp looks.

Designed around SRAM’s 12-speed road drivetrains, the RED X-SYNC Direct Mount setup not only simplifies chainring changes but also maximizes aerodynamics—a crucial advantage when every watt matters. The X-Range gearing compatibility ensures a smoother and more useful progression across our cassette, keeping us in the sweet spot of cadence and speed during both breakaways and all-out efforts.

Whether fine-tuning gearing for race day or building a versatile high-performance machine, the SRAM RED X-SYNC Road Direct Mount is a key upgrade for riders chasing speed, efficiency, and reliability.