The SRAM Rival 22 Braze-On Yaw Front Derailleur (with Chain Spotter) featured here at Escapa is a mechanical front derailleur designed for 2x11-speed road drivetrains. Its Yaw technology allows the cage to pivot in accordance with the chain’s angle, enabling faster and more precise shifts between chainrings and reducing friction across the cassette’s various gears.
This version features a braze-on mount and includes an adjustable Chain Spotter that helps prevent the chain from falling inward and potentially damaging the frame. It’s a suitable option as an original replacement part for SRAM Rival 22 groupsets and other SRAM road shifters compatible with Yaw technology.
SRAM Yaw Technology
Unlike a conventional derailleur, whose cage moves sideways, the Yaw system performs a pivoting motion that follows the chainline when shifting between chainrings.
This design offers three main advantages:
- Reduces chain friction against the cage.
- Improves shifting speed and precision.
- Eliminates the need for micro-adjustments or trimming from the shifter.
Integrated Chain Spotter
The derailleur includes a Chain Spotter, or anti-drop guard, designed to prevent the chain from coming off the small chainring and falling onto the frame.
This element is installed and adjusted independently of the derailleur itself, allowing for precise setup. In addition to reducing the risk of chain drop, it helps protect the frame from scratches or impacts caused by an inward drop.
Braze-On Mounting
This version is designed for frames with a braze-on front derailleur mount. It can also be installed on certain frames without a braze-on mount using a compatible adapter clamp, which must be purchased separately.
The alignment marks on the cage make it easy to position it relative to the large chainring and help ensure a precise fit during installation.
Compatibility
The derailleur is designed for SRAM Road Yaw 2x11-speed drivetrains and is compatible with shifters such as:
- SRAM Rival 22
- SRAM Force 22
- SRAM Red 22
- SRAM Aero 500 and 900
- SRAM R2C Aero SL-1150 and SL-1190
It is also listed as compatible with certain SRAM 2x10 setups, although for optimal performance, it is recommended to use it with a compatible SRAM Yaw drivetrain.
