SRAM’S DRIVETRAIN TRIAD TAKES ON KONA
Ironman's® mantra holds that anything's possible. With SRAM athletes piloting the world's newest, fastest and lightest drivetrain options – including SRAM RED® eTap®, SRAM Force 1â„¢, andSRAM RED 22â„¢ – that maxim seems more achievable than ever. For 2015 SRAM has intro
Ironman’s ® mantra holds that anything’s possible. With SRAM athletes piloting the world’s newest, fastest and lightest drivetrain options “including SRAM RED ® eTap ®, SRAM Force 1 „¢, andSRAM RED 22 „¢ – that maxim seems more achievable than ever. For 2015 SRAM has introduced new groupset options that athletes can choose from based on their personal taste and competitive
requirements.
SRAM RED eTap was recently launched as the world’s most advanced, lightest and only wireless electronic drivetrain. eTap delivers all of the advantages of RED 22 but with simpler installation, easier actuation, and complete shift position flexibility.
SRAM Force 1 is a single chainring drivetrain that delivers the perfect gear range in a simpler, quieter and more secure design.
SRAM RED 22, the legendary lightweight leader, has won Kona multiple times and remains a top choice for many top pros and amateurs.
SRAM’S KONA COMPETITORS

SRAM OFFICIAL PRO NEUTRAL SERVICE
SRAM will continue as the Official Pro Neutral Race Support provider for the US Ironman „¢ Series, including the Oct. 10 World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Specifically, SRAM will offer pre-race technical assistance, including day-of race Zipp ® wheel rentals, to pro and amateur athletes at the upcoming world championships in Kona, HI. SRAM technicians are equipped with the fastest wheels and surest hands on the planet and will support competitors from the SRAM neutral service car (1), motorcycles (2) and scooters (2) that will continuously patrol the grueling 112-mile bike leg.
SRAM POP-UP STORE – SRAM, ZIPP, QUARQ RETAIL EXPERIENCE
SRAM’s pop-up store will have everything you’ll race day plus all of the latest SRAM, Zipp and Quarq componentry, products and gear products on display.
Monday – Friday, October 5-9 | 9am “7pm
Saturday, October 10 | CLOSED (race day)
Sunday, October 11 | 9am “7pm
Location : Kona Inn Shopping Village
75-5744 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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