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Designed for riders who want both wide gearing range and fine cadence control, this cassette pairs SRAM’s lightest construction with shift ramps optimised for electronic AXS drivetrains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegularly stocked by specialist \u003cstrong\u003eBrisbane bike shops\u003c\/strong\u003e, the RED XG‑1290 E1 Rainbow cassette is a popular choice for \u003cstrong\u003ehigh‑end road bike builds, SRAM AXS drivetrain upgrades, and professional bicycle servicing across Queensland\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWide Range and Smooth Gear Progression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSRAM engineered the XG‑1290 E1 to eliminate compromise between tight jumps and climbing range. Carefully selected cog spacing keeps cadence changes smooth while still providing low gearing for steep climbs and headwind‑affected riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable ranges include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10–28T\u003c\/strong\u003e for traditional road racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10–30T\u003c\/strong\u003e for versatile performance builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10–33T\u003c\/strong\u003e for endurance and hilly routes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10–36T\u003c\/strong\u003e for modern all‑road and climbing‑focused setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe introduction of \u003cstrong\u003e10–30T and 10–36T\u003c\/strong\u003e options at RED level gives riders greater freedom to tailor gearing to Queensland terrain without stepping down in component level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectronic‑Optimised Shifting Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cog features \u003cstrong\u003eprecision‑shaped shift ramps\u003c\/strong\u003e developed specifically for electronic shifting. When paired with SRAM RED AXS rear derailleurs, shifts remain fast, decisive, and consistent under load—whether sprinting, climbing out of the saddle, or making quick adjustments in a fast bunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the 10–28T, 10–30T, and 10–33T versions, at least \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive one‑tooth jumps\u003c\/strong\u003e maintain excellent cadence control, helping riders stay efficient when riding at pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e10‑Tooth Start for Expanded Efficiency\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e10‑tooth smallest sprocket\u003c\/strong\u003e expands the usable gear range without requiring oversized chainrings. This allows high‑speed efficiency on fast roads while retaining small climbing gears—ideal for mixed profiles and rolling Queensland routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cassette is designed for hubs fitted with an \u003cstrong\u003eXDR driver body\u003c\/strong\u003e, the standard for modern SRAM AXS road wheelsets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eX‑DOME One‑Piece Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RED XG‑1290 E1 Rainbow cassette is machined from a single block of high‑grade steel using SRAM’s \u003cstrong\u003eX‑DOME construction\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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