2nd Generation Red AXS - E1

[Zee]

A bit early for the *official* announcement, but a few leaks so far from overseas!

Example 1.

Example 2.

More as we collectively see it at 9am EST.

https://www.sram.com/en/sram/road/series/red-axs

[AngryScientist]

Ahh, so this what was in the cooler that has been posted all around I guess?

[Zee]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

Ahh, so this what was in the cooler that has been posted all around I guess?

Influencer Hype + ASMR potential + universal fascination with unboxing = LIKELY the cooler.

We will all see but I suspect you are correct.

[Likes2ridefar]

It’s what I saw a month or so ago so yea. The new Karoo should be available too.

[snguyen268]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mwkwDQHaHE

[CAAD]

Going to a lot of new in the box karoo head units on marketplace in no time with almost zero value.

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by CAAD

Going to a lot of new in the box karoo head units on marketplace in no time with almost zero value.

why?

[jadedaid]

Originally Posted by CAAD

Going to a lot of new in the box karoo head units on marketplace in no time with almost zero value.

I hope so. I've played with one and rather liked it, so if I can pick it up for a fraction of the retail value I wouldn't mind that.

[Clean39T]

I put hands on the group yesterday evening and it's amazing. It's not just a minor update - the whole thing looks and feels new.. Design choices are excellent. It's beautiful. And even the new Zipp handlebars they released with it are great.

[jkbrwn]

Ok those hoods look pretty pretty similar to old 10sp double tap shifters which are probably my favorite of all time from a comfort perspective. Like.

The progression in getting hydraulic/electronic shifters to be smaller and smaller is cool to see.

[ColonelJLloyd]

I'm going to ask a question because I haven't been paying close attention. Forgive me if this is common knowledge. Is it true that SRAM no longer makes an electronic, rim brake group?

[EB]

Originally Posted by ColonelJLloyd

I'm going to ask a question because I haven't been paying close attention. Forgive me if this is common knowledge. Is it true that SRAM no longer makes an electronic, rim brake group?

Not true:

https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/eb-red-d1

Though might be true for this exciting stuff in the cooler box, I am just a plebe so no inside knowledge.

[Gman79]

Just ran a weight comparison based off bikerumor to see if switching my 2020 Emonda disc over from mech Red 22 with Spyre calipers is worth the weight penalty.

In my mind, no. My current set up which has given me ZERO issues on long descents riding around the Blue Ridge Parkway and down Mount Mitchell is still 269 grams lighter than installing E1 AXS.

Great looking groupo tho.

[sheepdog84]

Is it just me, or does that look like a 15-20mm increase in grip reach/length over the previous gen? Looks crazy long, even in comparison to Shimano levers. Anyone have the resources to measure the actual difference?

[nicrump]

increased tire clearance on the FD??