Have you ever looked at your SRAM 11spd 1X slider and thought? “I wish someone would do something about this area.” Do you have an awkwardly placed drop bar drop lever and despise ergonomics? OneUp has a solution for you. Meet the OneUp Drop Bar Paddle Remote.

OneUp Drop Bar Paddle Remote Control – Why?

Now 1X SRAM riders can use the open space in the left shifter with OneUp’s super nifty dropper remote setup. The new OneUp Components Drop Bar Remote provides an elegant solution for operating a drop bar using 11-speed SRAM 1X (cable) levers. The design is aesthetically flawless and resembles a factory lever; only the OneUp logo laser-etched on the side reveals the secret.

OneUp says: “The design combines superior ergonomics, light handle feel and seamless integration, setting a new standard for mechanical pop-up stick remote controls.”

SRAM 11 speed only

Unfortunately, if you’re a Shimano rider or have the new SRAM APEX 12-speed, you won’t be able to use this upgrade yet (we hope). Design is only for SRAM 11spd hydraulic groupsets with cable operated shifters.

SRAM 11spd compatibility alone places the OneUp drop bar remote in a niche category. But there are so many levers floating around that I imagine they won’t have any trouble executing orders.

What about mechanical APEX 12 spd? We have a review bike with the new SRAM APEX 12-speed, and the internal hardware of the shifting mechanism is slightly different. Hopefully we’ll see an option for other mechanical sliding bodies in the future.

Dropper Compatibility

The remote control is designed to ensure perfect compatibility with the device. OneUp V3 Dropper Shipment. For those who want to use other posts (because there are so many around), we think you’ll be fine. However, Oneup has this disclaimer on its site. Drop Bar Paddle Remote landing page. “This product should also work with most brands’ dropper posts, but we cannot guarantee fit and performance with the exception of the OneUp V3/V2 Dropper Post. If you purchase this paddle to operate another brand’s dropper, you do so at your own risk.”

Can I Install It Myself?

From what we saw in the installation video, the OneUp Drop Bar Paddle Remote isn’t too difficult to install and you don’t need much to facilitate a successful installation. If you’re curious, check out the OneUp video below.

What about service? The design facilitates easy removal of the dropper support for servicing. The cable clamp is positioned on the remote and the cable end is inside the dropper post, similar to other OneUp arm designs.

OneUp has added an integrated cable tensioner. This integrated design eliminates the need for an in-line roller adjuster and supports fully internal cable routing.

OneUp Drop Bar Paddle Remote Control Product Features

• Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum Black Ano
• Dimension: 80mm x 34mm
• Weight: 32 g (arm assembly only, excluding cable or housing)

OneUp Drop Bar Paddle Remote Control Compatibility

• SRAM Red 11hp Hydro R
• SRAM Force 11spd Hydro R
• SRAM Rival 11spd Hydro R
• SRAM Apex 11spd Hydro R
• Not compatible with ETap, Apex 12spd or Shimano

Pricing – OneUp Drop Bar Paddle Remote Control

USD – $69.99, CAD – $95.99, GBP – £57.99, EUR – €63.99 and ROW – $81.99

Currently available: oneupcomponents.com With free shipping worldwide or from your local bike shop.