SRAM Double Tap

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SRAM Double Tap is an integrated gearshift and brake lever system designed by SRAM Corporation for racing bicycles.{{cite web

| url = http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/components/combined-brakeshift-levers/product/review-sram-force-doubletap-controls-27758/

| title = SRAM Force Double Tap shift/brake levers review

| author = Gary Boulanger

| date = 27 Nov 2007

| publisher = Bike Radar

| accessdate = 2011-07-14}} It allows shifting gears without having to remove a hand from the bars, unlike previous down tube shifting systems. It was launched in late 2005 to compete with Shimano Total Integration and Campagnolo ErgoPower.{{cite web

| url = http://autobus.cyclingnews.com/tech/2005/shows/interbike05/?id=results/interbike0522

| title = SRAM steps up to the road with DoubleTap™

| publisher = Cycling News

| date = September 26–30, 2005

| accessdate = 2011-07-14}} It is characterized by having a single shift lever per unit that the rider moves inward a short distance for upshifts and a longer distance for downshifts. It is lighter and smaller than competitors because it has few parts.{{cite web

| title = Tech Talk: Mr. Zinn rides SRAM’s new road groups

| url = http://velonews.competitor.com/2006/04/bikes-and-tech/tech-talk-mr-zinn-rides-srams-new-road-groups_9723

| author = Lennard Zinn

| publisher = Velo News

| date = Apr 10, 2006

| accessdate = 2011-07-14}}

In 2010 SRAM expanded the Double Tap technology from the original drop handlebars to flat handlebars on flat bar road bikes.{{cite web

| url = http://urbanvelo.org/sram-doubletap-10-flat-bar-road-shifters/

| title = SRAM DoubleTap 10 Flat-Bar Road Shifters

| author = Urban Jeff

| date = February 8, 2010

| publisher = Urban Velo

| accessdate = 2011-07-14}}