SRAM GX Eagle AXS Review | Buy This, NOT XX1!
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- Опубліковано 24 бер 2021
- SRAM's new GX Eagle AXS wireless groupset takes the tech seen in their more expensive X01 and XX1 AXS wireless systems and reimagines it in a far more affordable package.
Rather than deliver it as a whole new groupset, GX Eagle AXS is sold as an upgrade kit that is designed to be used alongside existing components.
BikeRadar's Technical Editor Alex Evans, will take you though the systems features, how it was to set up, and deliver his verdict in this ultra in-depth review.
Alex also compares it with SRAM's more expensive counterparts, alongside some of the other top performing mechanical drivetrains out there.
What are your thoughts on this exciting new tech from SRAM? Are you more mechanically minded, or does this trickle-down technology finally make a wireless groupset worth investing in? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Derailleur 00:42
Controller 03:44
Weight/Prices 06:19
Installation/Setup 07:16
Derailleur Review 09:18
Controller Review 13:26
Comparisons 14:53
Overview 17:12
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Do you still prefer mechanical shifting? Or is now the time to go wireless? Let us know what you think about Sram's big launch in the comments! ⚡️⚡️
I want to see someone do a video where two people have their shifters crossed and they are shifting for each other
put it on 1.25 speed
My right thumb was reattached after a nasty accident a few decades ago (not bike-related!). It is not very strong and a day of shifting makes it ache. I will go wireless!
When Alex said if you were blindfolded you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between GX AXS or XO! AXS or XX1 AXS. It's not surprising. You'd be in the back of an ambulance.
Nice. I have been riding the AXS XX1 for a long time. Now it's time for a 9-46 cassette or a bicycle derailleur dedicated to a gravel bike
awesome info! great job guys, love your content.
Having upgraded my 2020 Marin Bobcat Trail 3 from Shimano Altus 3x8 to SRAM NX 1x12, this release has me all excited once again. The NX has been fantastic but losing yet another piece of cable clutter and having those smooth fast shifts is something I am very much looking forward to. Nice to know my bike will have plenty of life left yet!
Excellent video, thanks!
I just got mine... great upgrade
I always find this series programmatic. Nice way to deepen its focus.
Adding to my Norco...cant wait to get on the trail with it...
Thanks for the great review! The only issue I have is the discussion comparing the weight of the AXS system with mechanical shifting as I’m not sur you considered the weight saving from the cables, which may have tipped the balance a bit more in favour of the AXS. None-the-less your review was pretty comprehensive and its great knowing it had a full work out in challenging conditions. I’d be interested to hear if anyone has had issues riding in sloppy / thick mud - you know the type that sticks to cassettes and derailleurs causing shifting issues.
I bit the bullet and bought the upgrade today. Excited to see how it works out.
It's great to have the wireless option available. More precision and less cables is good. But not for everybody. The amount of time you said "if you are in the market for an electronic shifter" says it all. It's expensive yes, but that's not the only barrier. For me the main problem is: it is yet another thing to remember. Charge your shifter battery. Battery technology is a major limiting factor of what wireless equipment can do. I cannot remember my water bottle, let alone charging the shifter battery, and the latter has much more serious consequences. With such a short battery life it's bound to happen.
Hell yeah I had the X0 in my bookmarks since forever (because GX Eagle never shifted 100% perfect) but it was a bit to expensive, this is the right price.
The 2023 Trek Powerfly FS 9 comes with one of those. I'll have mine in a couple days. Can't wait!
Can't wait for an SX groupset with 500% range! Now that would be awesome
I wonder if the mechanical weights he was quoting at the end include the cable & housing?
What does the mechanical shifter cable weigh? 100g? Is this already represented in the mechanical vs eshift weight comparison? Thanks for the great review! Ordered one just now