Specifications

Manufacturer: SRAM
Name: Apex XPLR Rear Derailleur
Series: Apex XPLR
MPN: RD-APX-1-D1
Shifting Type: Cable
Chain Standard: SRAM Flattop
Front Speeds: 1
Drivetrain Brand: Sram
Rear Speeds: 12
Max Cog (T): 44

SRAM Apex XPLR Rear Derailleur

Name: SRAM Apex XPLR Rear Derailleur
Brand: SRAM
SKU: RD-APX-1-D1

Rear Derailleur

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Compatibility

This SRAM Apex XPLR Rear Derailleur is a SRAM Road / Gravel rear derailleur. It requires a 12-speed drivetrain and compatible components. It is designed for cable shifting systems. For best performance, use with other Apex XPLR components, though it is mechanically compatible with the parts listed below.

Compatible Shifters20

ALFINE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC B CLAMP BAND

Compatible

Shimano

ALFINE HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC B CLAMP BAND

Uses cable shifting type

Compatible

SRAM

Apex Shift-Brake Lever

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses cable shifting type

Compatible

Shimano

ASSIST SWITCH

Uses cable shifting type

Compatible

LTWOO

AX Shift Lever (SL-A1206-R)

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses cable shifting type

Compatible

LTWOO

AX Shift Lever (SL-A1216-R)

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses cable shifting type

Compatible

Shimano

BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC EV CLAMP BAND

Uses cable shifting type

Compatible

Shimano

BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC II CLAMP BAND

Compatible

Shimano

CUES HYDRAULIC BRAKE LEVER FOR SINGLE

Uses cable shifting type

CUES HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC II CLAMP BAND

Compatible

Shimano

CUES HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC II CLAMP BAND

Uses cable shifting type

CUES HYDRAULIC DUAL CONTROL LEVER FOR DOUBLE

Compatible

Shimano

CUES HYDRAULIC DUAL CONTROL LEVER FOR DOUBLE

Uses cable shifting type

Compatible

Shimano

DEORE BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC EV

Uses cable shifting type

DEORE XT 3-FINGER HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE LEVER

Compatible

Shimano

DEORE XT 3-FINGER HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE LEVER

Uses cable shifting type

Compatible

Shimano

DEORE XT BRAKE LEVER

Uses cable shifting type

Compatible

Shimano

DEORE XT BRAKE LEVER I-SPEC EV CLAMP BAND

Uses cable shifting type

DEORE XT SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC EV 12s

Compatible

Shimano

DEORE XT SHIFT LEVER RIGHT I-SPEC EV 12s

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses cable shifting type

Compatible

Shimano

DEORE XT SHIFT LEVER RIGHT12s

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses cable shifting type

Compatible

Shimano

DROPPER SEAT POST LEVER

Uses cable shifting type

Compatible

Shimano

DROPPER SEAT POST LEVER CLAMP BAND MOUNT

Uses cable shifting type

Compatible

Shimano

DROPPER SEAT POST LEVER I-SPEC EV

Uses cable shifting type

Eagle 70 Transmission Shifter (SL-70-A1)

Compatible

SRAM

Eagle 70 Transmission Shifter (SL-70-A1)

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses cable shifting type

Compatible Cassettes9

Compatible

Shimano

105 HG CASSETTE 12s

Matches required 12-speed standard

Compatible

Shimano

ALFINE SINGLE SPROCKET

Compatible

SRAM

Force XG-1270 Cassette (CS-XG-1270-D1)

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses sram flattop standard

Compatible

SRAM

Force XG-1270 Cassette (CS-XG-1270-E1)

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses sram flattop standard

Compatible

SRAM

RED XG-1290 Cassette

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses sram flattop standard

Compatible

SRAM

Rival XG-1250 Cassette

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses sram flattop standard

Compatible

SRAM

XPLR PG-1231 Cassette

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses sram flattop standard

Compatible

SRAM

XPLR XG-1251 Cassette

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses sram flattop standard

Compatible

SRAM

XPLR XG-1271 Cassette

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses sram flattop standard

Compatible Cranksets20

Compatible

Shimano

ALFINE CRANKSET WITH CHAIN GUARD

Compatible

SRAM

Apex 1 Wide Crankset

Matches required 12-speed standard

DEORE XT CRANKSET 176 MM Q-FACTOR 55 MM CHAIN LINE 12s

Compatible

Shimano

DEORE XT CRANKSET 176 MM Q-FACTOR 55 MM CHAIN LINE 12s

Matches required 12-speed standard

Compatible

SRAM

Eagle 70 Transmission Crankset

Matches required 12-speed standard

Eagle 70 Transmission E-MTB Crank Assembly

Compatible

SRAM

Eagle 70 Transmission E-MTB Crank Assembly

Compatible

SRAM

Eagle 90 Transmission Crankset

Matches required 12-speed standard

Eagle 90 Transmission E-MTB Crank Assembly

Compatible

SRAM

Eagle 90 Transmission E-MTB Crank Assembly

Compatible

SRAM

Eagle S100 Crank Assembly

Compatible

SRAM

Eagle S100 Crankset

Matches required 12-speed standard

Compatible

SRAM

Eagle S200 Crankset

Matches required 12-speed standard

Compatible

SRAM

Eagle S200 DUB Crank Assembly

Matches required 12-speed standard

Compatible

SRAM

Eagle S500 Crankset

Matches required 12-speed standard

Compatible

SRAM

Force 1 AXS Power Meter

Matches required 12-speed standard

Compatible

SRAM

Force 1 AXS Power Meter Crankset

Matches required 12-speed standard

Compatible

SRAM

Force 1 AXS Wide Power Meter Crankset

Matches required 12-speed standard

Compatible

SRAM

Force 1 Crankset (FC-FRC-1-D2)

Matches required 12-speed standard

Compatible

SRAM

Force 1 Crankset (FC-FRC-1-E1)

Matches required 12-speed standard

Compatible

SRAM

Force 1 Wide Crankset

Matches required 12-speed standard

Compatible

SRAM

Force XPLR AXS Power Meter

Matches required 12-speed standard

Compatible

SRAM

Force XPLR Crankset

Matches required 12-speed standard

Compatible Chains9

Compatible

SRAM

12s PowerLock

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses sram flattop standard

Compatible

Shimano

ALFINE DOUBLE PULLEY CHAIN TENSIONER

ALFINE SINGLE FIXED PULLEY CHAIN TENSIONER

Compatible

Shimano

ALFINE SINGLE FIXED PULLEY CHAIN TENSIONER

Compatible

SRAM

Apex Chain

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses sram flattop standard

Compatible

SRAM

Force Chain (CN-FRC-D1)

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses sram flattop standard

Compatible

SRAM

Force Chain (CN-FRC-E1)

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses sram flattop standard

Compatible

SRAM

RED Chain

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses sram flattop standard

Compatible

SRAM

Rival Chain (CN-RIV-D1)

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses sram flattop standard

Compatible

SRAM

Rival Chain (CN-RIV-E1)

Matches required 12-speed standard
Uses sram flattop standard

Frequently Asked Questions

What fits with SRAM Apex XPLR Rear Derailleur?

SRAM Apex XPLR Rear Derailleur is compatible with shifters, cassettes, cranksets, chains that match its technical standards. Most importantly, it requires matching 12-speed components.

Can I use a higher or lower speed chain with SRAM Apex XPLR Rear Derailleur?

No, SRAM Apex XPLR Rear Derailleur requires a 12-speed chain. Chains for different speeds have different external widths and internal profiles, which will cause poor shifting or mechanical interference.

Does this SRAM Apex XPLR Rear Derailleur work with electronic shifting like Di2 or AXS?

No, this is a mechanical cable-actuated component. Electronic systems use internal motors and proprietary signals that are physically and electrically incompatible with mechanical components.