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Avid BL1030 SRAM MatchMaker X Cockpit Clamp Right

4.3 (88 reviews)

Consolidate your SRAM brake lever and shifter onto a single clamp with the lightweight, titanium-bolted MatchMaker X.

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Overview

The Avid BL1030 SRAM MatchMaker X Cockpit Clamp is a purpose-built integration bracket that allows riders to mount a SRAM hydraulic brake lever and a compatible trigger shifter onto a single handlebar clamp band, eliminating the need for two separate clamp positions. Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum with a black anodized finish, the clamp is both lightweight and durable. The included titanium bolts further reduce weight while providing excellent corrosion resistance — a practical advantage for riders who encounter wet or muddy conditions regularly.

Compatibility is broad across the SRAM ecosystem, supporting brake levers from the G2, Guide, Level, DB5, Elixir, and XX families alongside SRAM MMX-compatible trigger shifters. The clamp also accommodates three-way configurations when paired with SRAM XLoc fork remotes or RockShox Reverb dropper post remotes, allowing riders to consolidate up to three controls into a single mounting point. The result is a cleaner handlebar layout with improved cable routing and more usable grip space — a practical upgrade for any mountain bike running SRAM components.

Key Features

Precisely engineered to streamline your cockpit setup, the SRAM MatchMaker X Cockpit Clamp offers seamless integration between SRAM hydraulic brake levers and trigger shifters, enhancing ride efficiency.

Constructed with durable Black anodized aluminum featuring Titanium bolts, providing superior strength, corrosion resistance, and a lightweight profile for competitive cycling performance.

Compatible with a wide range of SRAM components, including G2, Guide, Level, DB5, Elixir series, and XX models, ensuring versatile use across multiple bike builds and upgrades.

Supports advanced integration options, including compatibility with SRAM XLoc remote controls and Reverb seatpost remotes, enabling customized three-way bar mount configurations for optimal control.

Designed for easy installation with a single or split clamp setup, the MatchMaker X incorporates innovative engineering to reduce clutter, improve cable routing, and deliver a clean, professional cockpit appearance.

Specifications

Brand
Avid
Model
BL1030
Material
6061-T6 Aluminum
Finish
Black Anodized
Bolt Material
Titanium
Mounting Side
Right
Compatibility
SRAM MMX shifters, G2, Guide, Level, DB5, Elixir 9/7/CR Mag/X0, XX, XLoc remote, Reverb remote

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Eliminates one clamp band per side, freeing handlebar space and reducing cockpit clutter
  • Titanium bolts and 6061-T6 aluminum construction keep weight to a minimum
  • Broad compatibility across multiple generations of SRAM brake and shifter components
  • Supports three-way mounting for adding a lockout or dropper remote without extra clamps

👎 Cons

  • Only works with SRAM MMX-compatible components, not with Shimano or other brake and shifter systems
  • Sold as a single right-side clamp, so outfitting both sides requires purchasing two units separately
  • Lever and shifter positioning range is somewhat constrained compared to using two independent clamps
  • Small hardware pieces can be easy to lose during installation on the trail

Frequently Asked Questions

It is compatible with SRAM G2, Guide, Level, DB5, Elixir 9, Elixir 7, Elixir CR Mag, Elixir X0, and XX brake levers, as well as SRAM MMX-compatible trigger shifters.
This is the right-side cockpit clamp. A separate left-side version is available for the opposite side of the handlebar.
Yes, it supports three-way bar mount configurations and is compatible with SRAM XLoc fork remotes and RockShox Reverb seatpost remotes for additional device integration.
The clamp includes titanium bolts, which are significantly lighter than steel equivalents while offering excellent corrosion resistance and strength — a meaningful weight saving on a component that replaces two separate clamp bands.