SRAM Force Rear Derailleur Compatibility Guide
Quick Verdict
SRAM Force Rear Derailleur is a SRAM rear derailleur. It is a 10-speed component. It uses cable shifting. Everything listed below was matched on a specification we hold for both parts: the interface each pairing actually depends on, such as freehub body, speed count, actuation or mounting standard. Where we could not verify that interface, the part is left out rather than assumed to fit.
How this list is built: a part is listed only when we hold the specification that decides the pairing for bothparts and those specifications match: the freehub body for a cassette and a wheel, the mounting interface for a chainring and a crankset, and so on. Each card shows exactly what was compared. Where we do not hold that specification the part is left out rather than assumed to fit, so this list is deliberately incomplete rather than speculative. Always confirm against the manufacturer’s own compatibility documentation before buying.
Chains for this derailleur
6 total resultsRecommended
4Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, and the two parts are sold as part of the same system.

SRAM
PC-1031 Chain
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both use the standard standard

SRAM
PC-1051 Chain
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both use the standard standard

SRAM
PC-1071 Chain
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both use the standard standard

SRAM
PC-1091R Chain
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both use the standard standard
Mechanically compatible
2Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, but the parts come from different ranges, so expect to confirm shift feel and finish yourself.

FSA
K-FORCE LIGHT 10 SPEED CHAIN
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed

FSA
Team Issue Chain
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
Shifters that drive this derailleur
3 total resultsRecommended
3Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, and the two parts are sold as part of the same system.
MTB / City

SRAM
GX 2x10 EXACT ACTUATION Trigger Shifters
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are SRAM drivetrain parts

SRAM
X5 Trigger Shifters
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are SRAM drivetrain parts
General

SRAM
SL-500 Aero Shifter Set 11-Speed
What we checked
- Both are 10-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are SRAM drivetrain parts
Frequently Asked Questions
What fits SRAM Force Rear Derailleur?
On this page we list chains for this derailleur, shifters that drive this derailleur. Each listing was matched on a specification we hold for both parts; anything we could not verify is omitted rather than assumed to fit.
Can I use a higher or lower speed chain with SRAM Force Rear Derailleur?
No. SRAM Force Rear Derailleur is a 10-speed component and needs a 10-speed chain. Chains for different speed counts have different external widths and inner-plate profiles, which causes poor shifting or interference with the neighbouring sprockets.
Does SRAM Force Rear Derailleur work with electronic shifting like Di2 or AXS?
No. SRAM Force Rear Derailleur is mechanical, cable-actuated. Electronic groups use internal motors and proprietary signalling, so there is no mechanical or electrical path between the two.
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