Low gears for SRAM AXS - 675% range

[tomato coupe]

Originally Posted by Dave

You put a lot of effort into your rude and worthless commentary, but that's nothing new. If I was a moderator, I'd ban you since you regularly practice nasty posting that does nothing but irritate your victim.

Actually, I was giving you credit for expanding that bubble you live in. I thought you might have had an epiphany of sorts. (Similar to when you embraced electronic shifting, after repeatedly stating you had no use for it — it displays an ability to change.)

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by Dave

You put a lot of effort into your rude and worthless commentary, but that's nothing new. If I was a moderator, I'd ban you since you regularly practice nasty posting that does nothing but irritate your victim.

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Agreed.

No need for the constant sniping comments. Warning issued.

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by Dave

I installed my Cycles Chinook RD cage this morning, :

This is what you're talking about?

https://cycleschinook.com/product/ro...railleur-cage/

[Dave]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

This is what you're talking about?

https://cycleschinook.com/product/ro...railleur-cage/

Yes. It's the only one that I've found that's intended to increase wrap capacity rather than just accommodating a larger lower pulley to reduce friction.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by buckfifty

I've seen reports of people successfully running the AXS Xplr rear mech with their wide front mech. I plan on trying it on my gravel bike. 43/30 with a 10-44 in the back

It may work, but the xplr RD only needs to wrap 34T. With a 47T difference, it will have the same problem as my 36T RD - no chain tension with a bunch of the smaller sprockets, unless the chain is sized for only the 43/38 and sequential mode is used to avoid the big/big and at least 4 of the smallest sprockets.

[Pinned]

Excellent thread - glad you're making the gearing work for your needs.

I like AXS a lot, but never loved the 13t jump and have been running 48/32 for ~3 years on my setup. With the 10-36 you can go anywhere. I rarely touch the 36 (or even the 32) but I am glad to have them on the rare occasion I need them.

Ride on, and up!

[Dave]

I don't like the 13T difference at the crank either, so I've never used a sram crank, only grx or campy 48/32. The sram FD works fine with a 16-17T difference.

[slowpoke]

Originally Posted by Dave

One method that I haven't tried yet is a chain ring swap to a 44/28. I have new rings from Specialties TA that fit my Shimano GRX cranks on order, but whether they'll work with an AXS chain and shift well is unknown.

Dave, where did you order these 44/28 TA Specialites chainrings? I was unaware of anyone offering lower than 46/30 gearing for GRX.

Edit: Oh wow.. Spécialités T.A. X110 GRX-2 10/11V + Spécialités TA X80 GRX-2 10/11V

44t - https://specialites-ta.com/double/44...denture,44-dts
28t - https://specialites-ta.com/double/44...denture,28-dts

[Mark McM]

Originally Posted by slowpoke

Dave, where did you order these 44/28 TA Specialites chainrings? I was unaware of anyone offering lower than 46/30 gearing for GRX.

Edit: Oh wow.. Spécialités T.A. X110 GRX-2 10/11V + Spécialités TA X80 GRX-2 10/11V

44t - https://specialites-ta.com/double/44...denture,44-dts
28t - https://specialites-ta.com/double/44...denture,28-dts

I'm not Dave, but I've ordered 44/28 TA Specialites GRX-2 chainrings from these two European shops:

BikeInn in Spain:
https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en/...ng/138807716/p
https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en/...ng/138807715/p

Star Bike in Germany:
https://www.starbike.com/en/speciali...d-inner-black/
https://www.starbike.com/en/speciali...11speed-black/

[slowpoke]

Thanks! Mark (and whomever else) how do find the shifting? As good as OEM rings?

[Spdntrxi]

I'm using the Classified Hub..with their 11-40 Cassette.. so since I have a 50t in the front my low is 34/40 and I still have a 50/11.

When I was a true 2x I have a 47/32 upfront and 11-40 XTR cassette, which was nice as well. I can always change my front 50 to a 46 or 48 and have that basically again.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by slowpoke

Thanks! Mark (and whomever else) how do find the shifting? As good as OEM rings?

I kept getting chain drops to the right if the shift was made from any of the smaller half of the sprockets. I think I got mine from bikeinn.

Anyone want them for half price, plus shipping?

[Web1111a]

Ta rings are available from Peter White Cycles in New Hampshire

[cgolvin]

Originally Posted by Spdntrxi

I'm using the Classified Hub..with their 11-40 Cassette.. so since I have a 50t in the front my low is 34/40 and I still have a 50/11.

How long have you been using it and how's your experience so far? A friend had his break during Rapha Prestige but was otherwise happy with it and they repaired it under warranty (I think).

Also, can you describe the rest of the rear wheel and how you had it built?

I've been planning to try Ekar but part of me thinks Classified might be a better option.

thanks

[Mark McM]

Originally Posted by slowpoke

Thanks! Mark (and whomever else) how do find the shifting? As good as OEM rings?

I've used the TA 48/32, 46/30 and 44/28 combination, all with Campagnolo 11spd drivetrains. I have the most experience with the 48/32 combination, and I find shifting quality is similar to OEM. I have less experience with the 44/28 combination, but I haven't had an issue with it. It should be noted that the gear size jump with a 44/28 is huge (gear size increases almost 60% when shifting up to the 44), so that's going to affect the perception of shifting feel.