SRAM Red eTap AXS 2x Flat Mount Disc Brake Road Groupset Review

• Sram Red eTap AXS is much more than a simple evolution of its predecessor, it is a revolution, a fully integrated approach to design a groupset that empowers ever more capable riders and the diverse range of bikes that they choose to ride. The recent development of the 10 tooth hardest gear for 12-speed cassettes has allowed Sram to re-think gear ratios to offer more range and a smoother gear progression. The Red AXS rear derailleur moves across this range harmoniously, with one cage length fits all compatibility for any of the Red AXS cassette and chainset options. The derailleur utilizes an innovative form of the clutch system seen on mountain bike derailleurs known as Orbit technology. Sram engineered a silicon fluid damper specifically for road application that keeps the chain in check while placing absolutely no additional resistance on the shifting spring mechanism. The front derailleur features Sram Yaw pivot technology which negates the need for a trim feature even when cross chaining, the derailleur is compatible with tyres up to 42c. The ergonomically designed electronic AXS shift-brake lever cancels out the variation in required shifting pressure over time that mechanical systems are subject to. There is also no delay whatsoever from pushing the paddle to derailleur movement. The 2x groupset features an optional sequential shifting feature in which the rider simply shifts up or down and the electronics figure out which derailleur to move. The rear derailleur can also be set up to compensate for a front derailleur shift automatically, this makes it easier for the rider to maintain an even cadence as the jump down or up is less pronounced. Reach adjustment in the levers mean they can always be perfectly positioned in your hand for a near telepathic shifting and braking experience. The Sram AXS mobile app allows the rider to personalize how the lever paddles control the groupset on the fly while also being able to view connected feedback on ideal service times and battery levels of all AXS parts. Sram suggest twenty hours shifting battery life on the rear derailleur, in other words enough juice for over 620 miles under typical shifting use, charging in the included cradle takes just one hour. The shift-brake lever takes one CR2032 lithium cell which should provide two years of battery life. Sram have taken a connected approach to all AXS lines meaning that you can pair any of the lever buttons with any other component within the AXS range. This means if you wanted to integrate a drop bar groupset with a Rockshox Reverb dropper seat post on a gravel bike it‚Äôs now as easy as dropping it into your frame and assigning it a button in the app. The rechargeable batteries can also be swapped between components and are exactly the same type used with Sram Eagle AXS and Reverb AXS.
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As with many cyclists, be it mountain bikers, BMX riders or road cyclists we want to take the time to make sure we get the best products. Where cycling is a passion for many we often invest a lot of our time and money into the hobby. And as we know, getting the right products can give us that small competitive advantage either over our actual competitors, our mates or even just beating our own goals. But because we do invest so much in our bikes and our equipment it’s really important to buy from recognised retailers, in our most recent search, we found many products available online for ridiculously (almost laughable) prices. They were just so low that alarm bells should instantly be ringing. That’s why we only recommend buying from the retailers that you really know and trust, names like Wiggle, Chain Reaction and Evans Cycles are just some of those that we use regularly. With these retailers you know you’re in safe hands and can expect great service, great returns policies and if anything was to go wrong great customer service under a warranty claim.

But onto the reason you’re here today, let’s delve into some of the details of SRAM Red eTap AXS 2x Flat Mount Disc Brake Road Groupset to help you understand a bit more about where it sits in the market against some of the many alternatives that are available out there. We’re very aware that by buying our cycling stuff online that we’ve missed out on the opportunity to actually see and test the product first. This is where reviews come in to their own, as it gives us that chance to hear from other like-minded cyclists about how good or bad a product is.

As you would expect, our first and top piece of advice before buying, is to read lots and lots of SRAM Red eTap AXS 2x Flat Mount Disc Brake Road Groupset reviews. With a review score of 8.2 out of 10 it’s likely that there will be lots of great detailed reviews to help you. And if you find that actually the reviews are suggesting SRAM Red eTap AXS 2x Flat Mount Disc Brake Road Groupset isn’t right for you then there will be tons and tons of other reviews for other products in the Groupsets category. In fact we’ve got 132 products reviewed in this category alone.

Something that makes it particularly challenging is the vast range of choice, as mentioned above there are 132 products in the Groupsets category. There are also 799 products from the brand SRAM. And then getting into the specifics even more there are 44 products from SRAM in the category “Groupsets”.