SRAMForce 1 X-Sync 11-speed Chainring
Item # SRM000W
Force 1 X-Sync 11-speed Chainring
When SRAM set out to create the ultimate one-by cyclocross group, it looked to its well-loved mountain bike components for inspiration. The derailleur is a hybrid of all the best parts of its road and mountain groups and to that end the chain rings needed to be equally as impressive. The Force 1 X-Sync 11-speed Chainring features SRAM's X-Sync design to ensure secure shifts with no slip.
- 1x chainring for any pedaling on the 11-speed menu
- X-Sync chainring technology for a confident hold on the chain
- Mud-clearing recesses shed excess crud that could wreck your fun
- Ideal for gravel and cyclocross, but serves road-riders equally well
What do you think about this product?
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August 25, 2020
Super happy knees
- Familiarity:
- I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit:
- True to size
Knees are happy, easy install, comes with bolts what more is there to say? I swapped out my 42 for this in 38 for more "gravel" rides over CX races. Did an epic ride with tons of bumps/baby heads and zero issues with chain drop. Also compatible with my Power2MAX NGEco power meter.
Dylan L.
July 27, 2019
It works
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
It’s a chainring, does exactly what you expect of it.
Scott H.
June 28, 2019
Why does the tech section, under the heading of number of rings, say 2?
DJ N.
February 12, 2019
Does the FORCE 1 chainring fit on on Rival1 spider/crankset? BCD is the same but will the bolt holes work with the hidden bolt drilling on FORCE?
Andrew M.
October 26, 2018
Perfect
I got this as a second option for my cyclocross bike when I am riding mostly on the road. These are easy to swap out and keep your 1x simple. Works as expected. Love Sram.
Carly George
October 6, 2018
Does this come with chainring bolts or do I need to buy them separately?
may0ung
Katie Harker
November 14, 2018
This will not come with chainring bolts so you will need to have those separately. Please contact us if we can help with anything else!
August 1, 2018
Works as expected
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
I have found that when I pair this with a 11-36t cassette it works well for most rolling to somewhat hilly road terrain. I am able to climb a local 17% incline with this gearing without significant trouble, although the incline is only stretched out over 0.2 miles. It's doesn't give the gear selection of a 2x but I really like the 1x setup for my use. If you are a strong climber this chainring should work for you. I also pair this chainring with a 11-42t cassette for gravel roads with a significant elevation gain and it works well it that condition too. I am using this setup for the only bike I own; a gravel bike. It's as close as I can come to 1 bike doing it all.
Paul T.
June 23, 2017
keep on moving
great ring. a little pricey but overall it does what it's intended to do.
Travis McGrew
June 13, 2017
Not threaded for hidden bolt
The 38 tooth chainring is not threaded for the hidden bolt on my Sram CX1 cranks. So this did not work for me. The stock chainring had one hole which was threaded, and you would push a one-sided bolt in. This one was not, and with the bolt hole behind the crank arm, there is no way to get both sides of a standard chainring bolt on there. Not sure if other sizes are threaded.
Marc R.
Alex B.
August 14, 2017
Did you work this out? I'm having the same problem and the nut which is supposed to seat in the chain ring hole just spins.
Bobby Fischer
September 21, 2018
From the picture it looks like the grey one has threads on one of the bolts and the black one does not. Is this the case?
Scott H.
July 27, 2019
Just put the back side of the chainring bolt in the outside of the hole you plan to use for the hidden bolt position. Insert the bolt from the back (inner) side, install all other bolts as normal. Sorted. If that doesn’t work, take the spider off, install the ring, reinstall the spider. Sorted
April 1, 2017
gear options
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
1x gravel gearing can be tricky. Living in mountainous areas requires going with a smaller ring up front, especially if you are adding packs to the bikes for longer trips. I went with a 38t X-Sync ring, along with an 11/42t PG-1130 cassette for plenty of climbing gears. The X-sync ring bolts are pretty tough to loosen up, due to loads of locktight used during assembly. Not the easiest ring to install.
Brett Cole
January 18, 2017
1x
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
Sram's narrow wide chain ring design is the best out there. Their design try makes a difference and will keep your chain on when others will jump off. If you have a sram crank, then stick with a sram chainring.
Clayton Otto
October 26, 2016
1X Sync ring
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Works perfect with my Campagnolo 10 speed drive system on my cross bike in all conditions.
William M.
August 30, 2016
Holy chain retention batman
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
In a nutshell, X-Sync lives up to all its hype. I'm running Force 1 on my cross bike, and have taken it out on trails that it really has no business being on. This chainring hasn't skipped a beat through all manner of rocks, roots, and generally jarring terrain. Not even a hint of an almost chain drop. Which is awesome.
Lindsay Wetzel Polin
June 21, 2016
Gear down
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
1x gravel gearing can be tricky. Living in mountainous areas requires going with a smaller ring up front, especially if you are adding packs to the bikes for longer trips. I went with a 38t X-Sync ring, along with an 11/42t PG-1130 cassette for plenty of climbing gears. The X-sync ring bolts are pretty tough to loosen up, due to loads of locktight used during assembly. Not the easiest ring to install.
Brett Cole
April 4, 2016
Buy It
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
It works the way it should
Travis McGrew
March 2, 2016
Sram
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Put it on and ride!!!!
Travis McGrew
February 25, 2016
A must have.
After several dropped chains on gravel roads and CX races, I made the leap to 1x. No more dropped chains for me! Sram's x sync tooth pattern with the matching chains are brilliant.
Cam Christensen
February 8, 2016
Is this ring compatible for 5-bolt 110bcd shimano cranks? (6700)
troydupe
August 26, 2015
Backwards compatible with SRAM Red 10 speed crankset? I've heard through the grapevine that it is.
Peder Horner denvercx
July 19, 2015
Is there a guide to select a size? For example advantages of 38t vs 42t?
Ullr
Gavin McBride
July 22, 2015
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gears/ The gear calculator will let you calculate things like gear ratio's, meter development, max speed @ rpm. This is what I use to justify my gearing, which is individual to how you ride and your area terrain. Let us know if you have any more questions!
Charles F.
August 22, 2016
Lower gear ratio for the 38T=easier pedaling. Really depends on terrain and your riding ability as to what you would need. Check on SRAM's website they have good info on the 1x setup.
Ben G.
July 30, 2017
http://www.bikecalc.com/speed_at_cadence
Joe Draper
February 13, 2019
Hey Andrew! These rings will work just fine with your Rival crankset, provided you're running the same BCD. Feel free to reach out yo me directly at jdraper@backcountry.com if you have any more questions!