SRAM probably offer the simplest shifting solution, with their ‘double tap’ pattern. The groupset options include SRAM Apex, the cheapest offering, followed by SRAM Rival, SRAM Force, and SRAM Red.

SRAM shifters have two levers – the front lever, however, just controls the brakes, the smaller, little lever is used to control the gears. Double tap means you can use a ‘long swipe’, which creates a double click sound, or a ‘short swipe’, which makes a single click sound.

The left lever controls the front derailleur, allowing you to shift between chainrings. To shift into a bigger chainring, you use a ‘long swipe’, for a double click. The move into a smaller chaingring, you use a ‘short swipe’, for a single click.

The right lever controls the rear derailleur, moving between the cogs on the cassette. To move into a gear that is easier to pedal, for example when riding uphill, use a ‘long swipe’, giving a double click. To move into a gear that provides more resistance, for a flat section of road, use a ‘short swipe’ for a single click.