Quarq power meters, including SRAM RED 22, Quarq ELSA and Quarq RIKEN, will now be sold as a ‘chassis’ – carbon fibre crank arms, power meter spider and chainring bolts – with chainrings sold separately. The configuration change is accompanied by a price reduction.
According to Quarq, its power meter chassis offering expands drivetrain compatibility, giving consumers their choice of 10-speed, 11-speed or 1X chainrings. For dealers, it enhances flexibility for new bike builds and upgrades. In addition to the configuration change, Quarq has adjusted power meter prices.
‘The price reduction is real and not a consequence of the new sales configuration.’
MSRPs for the chassis and accompanying chainrings are as follows:
Chassis:
SRAM RED 22 Quarq chassis – GXP (BB and chain rings not included): US$1,600/ €1,422/ £1,199
SRAM RED 22 Quarq chassis – BB30 (BB and chain rings not included): US$1,650/ €1,467/ £1,249
Quarq ELSA R chassis – GXP (BB and chain rings not included): US$1,600/ €1,422/ £1,199
Quarq ELSA R chassis – BB30 (BB and chain rings not included): US$1,650/ €1,467/ £1,249
Quarq RIKEN R chassis – GXP (BB and chain rings not included): US$1,200/ €1,067/ £899
Quarq RIKEN R chassis – BB30 (BB and chain rings not included): US$1,250/ €1,111/ £949
Optional Chainrings:
Road Aero 11-speed – 130BCD – 55-42: US$165/ €146/ £125
SRAM RED 22/ Force 22 11-speed – 130BCD – 53-39: US$179/ €159/£136
SRAM RED 22/ Force 22 11-speed – 110BCD – 52-36: US$179/ €159/ £136
SRAM RED 22/ Force 22 11-speed – 110BCD – 50-34: US$173/ €154/£132
SRAM Force CX1 – 110BCD – 38, 40, 42, 44, 46: from US$126 to US$152/ from €112 to €135/ from £96 to £115
Road Aero 10-speed – 130BCD – 55-42: US$127/ €117/ £96
SRAM RED 10-speed – 130BCD – 53-39: US$166/ €154/ £126
SRAM RED 10-speed – 110BCD – 50-34: US$162/ €150/ £123
TSM 10-speed – 130BCD – 53-39: US$125/ €115/ £95
TSM 10-speed – 130BCD – 50-34: US$116/ €107/ £88
Approved by pro teams and athletes
Quarq offers integrated, high performance power meters delivering complete measurement for some of the world’s best teams and athletes. On the road cycling side, Quarq powers pro teams including Omega Pharma – Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team (BEL), Drapac Professional Cycling (AUS), Bissell Development Team(USA) and Twenty16 Professional Cycling (USA).
On the triathlon scene, Quarq powers World Champions Chris McCormack, Mirinda Carfrae and Pete Jacobs of Australia, five time St. Anthony’s champion Sarah Haskins, as well as Germany’s Sebastian Kienle. Olympic medallists Jan Frodeno of Germany, and Great Britain’s Brownlee brothers will be tackling new distances in 2014 with Quarq. Also joining the fold of sponsored athletes is, Swiss superstar Caroline ‘Xena’ Steffen.
In May 2011, US power meter company Quarq Technology Inc became a member of the SRAM family, with groupset player SRAM confirming the acquisition of Quarq. Over the years years Quarq has become recognised as a leader and innovator in the design and manufacture of power meters, measurement devices and related accessories. The acquisition by SRAM marked a milestone for both the SRAM and Quarq organisations.
