Description
With the introduction of 11-speed to their new Red group, it came time for SRAM to redesign their top chain.
The Red-22 model has been made slightly narrower to accommodate the 11-speed cog spacing yet manages to maintain excellent durability thanks to a new inner plate finish and chrome hardened pin construction. More heavily chamfered outer places reduce noise and ensure reliable shifting performance, and HollowPin technology keeps weight to a minimum.
The Red 22 chain is compatible with SRAM and Shimano 11-speed systems. 242 grams, 114 links. Includes the PowerLock silver connector/masterlink. Pre-lubed with PowerLube high-performance lubricant.
Note: SRAM suggests that a new PowerLock connector be used each time the chain is broken and re-connected.
B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.
The product weight specified is an approximate weight based on the manufacturer's specifications (if available) or our measurement of one or two examples. For most products, the weight will typically vary by 5% to 10%.
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Great Chain
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
I use this with my Force 22 setup. Usually get this cheaper than the Force 22 chain. Keep it clean and lubed I get about 5-6K mile of use out of it.
Reviewed 10/8/2018
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The best 11-speed chain!
by Spike
Cycling Enthusiast
Houston, TX
I rode on Dura Ace 11-speed chain forever. So one day in need of new chain, I tried out this SRAM RED 11-speed chain as it is on sale. What a difference does it make! My bike now ride smoothly, much smoother than with Shimano Dura Ace. I don't think I ever go back to Dura Ace again. I have stocked up on this chain anytime I see it on sale. BTW, its price is much lower than Shimano's and seemed to last longer.
Reviewed 11/10/2020
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Great product, easy install
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
1 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
It keeps my bike moving forward. Without it, I need a hill (downward).
Reviewed 2/21/2019
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Sweet..........
by TeamAslan
Cycling Enthusiast
Colorado Springs
I'm running this with a Red crankset and Force cassette and rear derailleur... so far so good.... shifts smooth as a baby's bottom....
Reviewed 6/21/2018
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Must have for SRAM R22
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
East Tennessee hills
The chain is light and makes my SRAM Red R22 drivetrain swift faster and quieter.
Reviewed 6/5/2018
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Shifting smoother than ever
by Matty
Competitive Racer
Upper Left USA
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Love this chain, much nicer than shimano since comes with great link and super light for a durable chain
Reviewed 12/4/2017
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Light and quiet
by Control freak
Cycling Enthusiast
East Tennessee
Chains cost a lot less than cassettes, especially the high end ones. I change my chain three times a year (2500 miles approx. per chain) and my SRAM Red drivetrain shifts fast and quiet.
Reviewed 1/29/2021
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Can't go wrong using the best.
by Doc J
Cycling Enthusiast
Rock Island, IL
I am using the SRAM Red 22 chain on a 1x 11 speed. Works beautifully and lasts for many miles
Reviewed 10/26/2020
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Pretty good chain so far
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Katy
I�m using this chain on my gravel bike. I normally run a different manufacturer�s chain that�s a little more expensive but seems to wear a little better.
Reviewed 10/5/2020
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Great chain
I got the SRAM chain when upgraded my wifes bike with the red etap groupset. It is on par with shimanos dura ace chain.
Reviewed 5/13/2019
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Good chain
Works better with SRAM cassette than dura ace.
Reviewed 12/28/2023
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Makes Life Easier
by SF Mac
Cycling Enthusiast
San Francisco Bay Area
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
I love SRAM products, and the Red 22 chain most of all. For me a clean drivechain is important and with the Masterlink included with each chain you can remove and easily clean everything. Once the chain is removed you can also clean the jockey wheels and relube the chain better than their most well known competitors.
Reviewed 8/31/2019
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The only chain I will ever use
by BikerBoy
Cycling Enthusiast
Novato, CA
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
I have SRAM Red eTap on different bikes (including a tandem!) and this chain mates perfectly with that setup (even though I'm not using a SRAM crankset on either bike). Clean shifts, long life and quiet make this the best chain I've very used. Top notch!
Reviewed 8/19/2019
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Very Good Chain
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Phoenix AZ
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
I have now used this chain on two different 11-speed bikes; one with SRAM drivetrain and the other with a Shimano Dura-ace drivetrain. It works well on both bikes. I initially bought this because Dura-ace chains were not available, but I will be using SRAM chains from now on. Very good quality at a good price. Shifting is smooth on both bikes.
Reviewed 5/15/2022
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SRAM Red 22 chain
4 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
I have used 6 of these chains on a SRAM RED HRD Drivetrain. Love the master link and easy installation never a stiff link. Chain runs and shifts great.
I get about 1000 miles out of each chain. I weigh 177lbs and climb 10,000 to 12,500 weekly. I typically deep clean (citrus degreaser with a chain cleaner tool) 3 times per life of the chain.
Reviewed 9/11/2018
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This is my go to chain. However, as a road grinder, I stretch these out in 1500-2000 miles. Don't know if that's good or bad, but, they don't seem to last too long.
by Green13
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR
1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
I clean and lube my chain meticulously. And I replace it after it stretches to 0.075 mm, per my measuring tool. I don't know if other chains last longer, or if I should use it longer, as I know a stretched chain will wear out my cassette (cuz I've done that!)
Reviewed 2/22/2021
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11 speed perfection
by Rider guy
Competitive Racer
PNW
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Red22 chains run smooth and quiet while shifting well. Given proper care, they also last a while too. Perhaps best of all is that because of the uniform shiny finish on the inner and outer plates, the chain cleans up real nice too!
Reviewed 12/15/2020
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Quiet and Buttery Smooth
by DMac
Cycling Enthusiast
New England
Summary title says it all. Running this on my BMC Roadmachine with eTap Sram Red
Reviewed 9/15/2022
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Good enough for the Pro Tour is good enough for me
by onedesign23
Cycling Enthusiast
Tennessee
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
I have a SRAM Red drivetrain so the chain is an integral part of the package. I change it every 2500 miles so I don't wear out my expensive cassette. The shifting is faster and the drivetrain quieter with the Red 22 chain. Some people swear by KMC and other brands but I am sticking with SRAM.
Reviewed 8/15/2020
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Lovely chain
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Reviewed 5/11/2020
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