SRAM Force 22 WiFli 11-speed Rear Derailleur

The new Sram Force 22 rear derailleur has all the technologies on board to ensure this derailleur is the fastest and quietest. The Exact Actuation technology ensures precise, efficient shifting on every spot on the cassette. The teeth of the jockey wheel have been redesigned, resulting in the chain running smoother and quieter than ever before. With all the new technologies, its weight is still well below 200g.

For choosing a climbing setup there are several options. You can choose a triple or compact crankset. SRAM has with the WiFLi technique an option to conquer the steepest climbs.

The WiFLi-technique exists out of a cassette with a bigger sprocket(11/26 or 11/32) and a rear derailleur with a long arm. In combination with a compact crankset this setup delivers a wide range of gears. This derailleur is also needed for the big variation of chain lengths.

The WiFLi-concept can be used with a standard or compact crankset. If you choose a compact with a 11-32 cassette your range of gears is massive. The lightest setup is a 34T chainring and a 32T at the rear. At the triple set up, an Shimano example; 30T at the front and a 27T at the rear. Hereby Sram's system has a bit lighter setup.

Would you like to switch to this system? You need a longer derailleur and cassette and a longer chain.

Technology

• Exact Actuation WiFli offers quick, precise shifts
• Combine with Sram Red / Force 22 shifters
• Quiet operation with optimized Aero Glide, ceramic bearings
• New type of spring adjustment screw
• New chain cage for precise chain management
• Biggest sprocket possible: 32T
• Weight: 190 grams

Assembly

Loosening and tightening the gear cable
You can find the 5mm Allen key that you need for adjusting the limit screws here.

Removing the chain
Before you can install the new derailleur, you'll need to remove your chain. You can read about how to do that in this blog. You'll need a chain breaker, which you can find here. Some multi-tools contain a chain breaker. Make sure that you select a chain breaker for the right speed chain though - the size of the pins is different according to the speed of the chain.

Always use assembly grease
If you're fitting a new derailleur, you should definitely apply assembly grease on the screw thread of the derailleur pad. You can find our selection of assembly greases here.

Fitting jockey wheels
To fit jockey wheels you need a 2,5mm or 3mm Allen key. Find a handy Allen key set here.

User tips

Skew derailleur hanger?
A problem that crops up often is a skew derailleur hanger. It can happen if the derailleur knocked into something, for example in the case of a fall on the bike. Luckily it can be fixed! You can read more here.

Clean the jockey wheels well too!
Just like the chain, the jockey wheels on a derailleur get super dirty. As a result the shifting is not as good and it does the lifespan of your derailleur no good. For that reason, it's a good idea to clean the jockey wheels at the same time when you clean and lube your chain. Do this by running a cloth along the jockey wheel while gently turning the chain. Of course it gets to a point where the jockey wheels are worn out. In this blog post you can find out more about when jockey wheels should be replaced and what you'll need.