Description SRAM's Red D1 12s Chain is a flattop chain featuring a unique link shape that allows the chain to be narrower and lighter while increasing strength and providing more tolerance between cogs.
Flattop technology enables a narrower chain with quieter operation and increased strength and durability
Hard Chrome plated inner and outer plates allow for faster and more precise shifts
HollowPin construction provides increased strength and efficiency
Requires Flattop Powerlock chain connectorB-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.
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Manage to break the original!
by attila
Cycling Enthusiast
Omaha, NE
1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Seems a little sensitive chain. I am not a big guy with brutal power, still managed to brake this chain on my gravel bike. Probably my fault - at least partially. Managed to "hack" it back together and get home without a chain tool - also my fault. Still I have not had this problem before with any other chain. I got a new one - quite expensive but reluctant to try something else with the SRAM Red 12 setup.
Reviewed 7/6/2022
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Only recommended chain for SRAM RED AXS group set
by attila
Competitive Racer
Omaha, NE
Good chain but pricey. The original lasted more than 10K miles with good care.
Reviewed 10/3/2022
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SRAM Red - 12spd
by KMo
Central Coast - Cali
1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Best group set on the market and one of the best pieces is the chain, solid, extremely quiet and durable...
Reviewed 8/17/2020
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Like red but only more rainbow!
by Matthew W
Cycling Enthusiast
Canada
What's not to love about a SRAM Red flat top chain in rainbow color? Really hoping they decide to keep this color around and not have it remain a limited edition. Don't sleep on this! It looks fantastic in person. I grabbed three since they look so amazing paired with the new RED rainbow cassettes!
Reviewed 5/26/2023
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An Improvement Over SRAM Red-22
by CelticLord
Birmingham, AL
A much smoother and quieter chain than the old SRAM Red-22 chain and eTap system. Chain also lasts longer.
Reviewed 2/7/2023
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An Improvement Over SRAM Red-22
by CelticLord
Birmingham, AL
A much smoother and quieter chain than the old SRAM Red-22 chain and eTap system. Chain also lasts longer.
Reviewed 1/13/2023
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Fantastic
Reviewed 11/21/2022
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Good shifting
0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
I am new to the 12 spd world but run wrap 11 and 12 speed on three separate bikes
Love the range the 12 speed gives you. The chain is light and quiet. But pricey for sure and rarely on sale.
Reviewed 11/9/2020
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Sram flattop
by David
Cycling Enthusiast
SW
1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
These new chains look like they are lasting longer than my old 11 speed chains according to the chain checker tool. I have not had to put this chain on yet because the one that came on my bike still shows good. I went with the Red chain for the first chain change but will probably go with Force on the next one it is half the price.
Reviewed 8/7/2020
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Excellent
Happy with the SRAM chain. I find the flattop is a bit harder to keep lives and quiet but the AXS system is excellent.
Reviewed 12/9/2021
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