AXS, any issues from your experience?

[simplemind]

Looking at a 1X12 MTB drivetrain for my gravel bike. AXS looks easy peasy to set up, and the gear range is perfect (500%). My concern is being out in Hushpuckany and the shifter decides not to communicate and I'm 20 miles from alternate forms of transportation. Experience?

[KonaSS]

Well, I don't have any experience with AXS, but been on the original etap for 3 years. Probably 8k per year on that bike. Worked like a charm. No issues ever. Every time I forgot to charge it for awhile and got a warning on my Garmin of low battery, always had plenty of charge to finish my ride.

Can't see any reason why AXS would be a step backwards from original etap.

[weisan]

What's wrong with what you have now?

:cool:

[FlashUNC]

Been using eTap for going on three years now and the most recent Red eTap AXS road group since April.

Zero on bike issues. The firmware update can be a little persnickety, but that's not an on-bike problem.

[quickfeet]

I have xx1 Eagle axs and have probably 8 good rides on it. No complaints so far.

[simplemind]

What's wrong with what you have now?

:cool:

LOL Weisan...:no:

Let's see another photo of you shop/garage again! ;)

Actually I'm getting tired of moving those nasty brifters all the way in. Takes the fun out of riding! :rolleyes:

[simplemind]

Been using eTap for going on three years now and the most recent Red eTap AXS road group since April.

Zero on bike issues. The firmware update can be a little persnickety, but that's not an on-bike problem.

I have xx1 Eagle axs and have probably 8 good rides on it. No complaints so far.

Thank you guys, I'm sold on electronic shifting from my experience with Di2. My recent acquisition doesn't have E routing and the AXS makes it unnecessary and pretty easy to set up.

[weisan]

LOL Weisan...:no:

Let's see another photo of you shop/garage again! ;)

Actually I'm getting tired of moving those nasty brifters all the way in. Takes the fun out of riding! :rolleyes:

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[joosttx]

LOL Weisan...:no:

Let's see another photo of you shop/garage again! ;)

Actually I'm getting tired of moving those nasty brifters all the way in. Takes the fun out of riding! :rolleyes:

You know he lost some weight and is very happy. I agree with what you are saying. I’m getting axs on my next mountain bike bc I tired of shifting going out of tune. The idea of having to same components on my MTB and other bikes is very appealing to me too. Is that enough to warrant a change?

[R3awak3n]

I want to switch the OPEN to AXS. Both my other bikes are ETAP OG and I really like it. I want to do the 10-50 cassette in the back with the road shifters. Maybe an upgrade for next year.

Etap is tried and true, works great, its a treat to install, works flawlessly and amazing if you have to travel with your bike.

[Mikej]

Just bringing this back up. I am getting a new roadie and don’t want to buy the last year of 9100-and I loved the idea of axs eTap. How are the disc brakes?

[duff_duffy]

Looking at SRAM website and came across this, thought it was kinda funny:

“We hear your protests, “You can’t have a short business haircut with a fade on the sides and at the same time have a long waterfall of flowing locks in back and have people take you seriously.” To which we say, ‘You are correct. That’s exactly what we were going for.’

So when you want to do something that’s both a little bit country and simultaneously a little bit rock and roll, we recommend combining a pair of AXS drop bar levers with an Eagle AXS rear derailleur, Eagle chain, 10-50t Eagle cassette, and your choice of either an Eagle or road AXS 1x crankset to build the raddest drop bar bike on the block.

That’s right. Business up front and party in back. Ride it with pride.”

[oldpotatoe]

Looking at SRAM website and came across this, thought it was kinda funny:

“We hear your protests, “You can’t have a short business haircut with a fade on the sides and at the same time have a long waterfall of flowing locks in back and have people take you seriously.” To which we say, ‘You are correct. That’s exactly what we were going for.’

So when you want to do something that’s both a little bit country and simultaneously a little bit rock and roll, we recommend combining a pair of AXS drop bar levers with an Eagle AXS rear derailleur, Eagle chain, 10-50t Eagle cassette, and your choice of either an Eagle or road AXS 1x crankset to build the raddest drop bar bike on the block.

That’s right. Business up front and party in back. Ride it with pride.”

Always thought owning sram was kinda like owning a mullet..now we know..:)

[Dave]

I'm too cheap and too old for big buck groupsets and high buck frames. I notice that you can get a Trek with AXS that costs $12K.

I've got $3K into my new Colnago with Chorus 12. I will try a Force AXS chain in the future.

I have to leave some money for the new C8.

[Mikej]

I'm too cheap and too old for big buck groupsets and high buck frames. I notice that you can get a Trek with AXS that costs $12K.

I've got $3K into my new Colnago with Chorus 12. I will try a Force AXS chain in the future.

I have to leave some money for the new C8.

So no experience with the axs group?

[Dave]

So no experience with the axs group?

Not until I try the chain. It's got the thinnest side plates, but they get by with it by making the top straight, to increase the cross sectional area. Also makes it a one direction chain. The width across the inner plates is also a bit narrower than Campy 12, which makes the quick link questionable for use with any chain other than the AXS.

[Andy sti]

Just bringing this back up. I am getting a new roadie and don’t want to buy the last year of 9100-and I loved the idea of axs eTap. How are the disc brakes?

I've had great results with the brakes. I squeeze and the bike stops. I've changed pads once but my bike has been through a lot so I'm not surprised I wore out a set. The levers feel great too.

[simonov]

Always thought owning sram was kinda like owning a mullet..now we know..:)

So you're saying you don't like SRAM?