Yaw technology eliminates trim positions. That's the core design principle behind the Red 22 front derailleur, and once you understand it, the appeal becomes obvious. Traditional front derailleurs require micro-adjustments as you move across the cassette to prevent chain rub—you shift the front, then trim it slightly to account for chain angle. SRAM's Yaw mechanism rotates the cage as it moves, automatically adjusting the cage angle to match chain line throughout the gear range. Set it up correctly and you get silent shifts across all twenty-two gear combinations without touching the trim.

The derailleur uses a braze-on mount, so you'll need a clamp adapter if your frame uses a band-on front derailleur mount. SRAM sells these separately in various diameters. Chain compatibility spans 46 to 53-tooth big rings, which covers standard and mid-compact cranksets. The cage design works specifically with SRAM's 11-speed chain width and Exact Actuation cable pull ratios, meaning it pairs with Red, Force, and Rival 22 shifters but won't play nice with Shimano or Campagnolo shift levers.

Setup matters more than most riders realize with Yaw derailleurs. The cage rotation that makes trimless shifting possible also makes initial adjustment more precise than a conventional derailleur. SRAM's documentation walks through the height, rotation, and limit screw settings in detail. Take your time during installation—a properly set up Red 22 front derailleur genuinely delivers on the silent, trimless promise, but a rushed setup leads to frustration and chain rub that defeats the entire purpose of the technology.... Read More