Same as XX1 AXS. From the reviews there genuinely seems to be no difference in function, save for about 80g in weight. Can’t help but wonder if they’ve shot themselves in the foot a bit here. Is an 80g weight reduction worth the extra? Why buy XX/XO1? Are they planning on (mainly) selling those OEM for top line builds?
not read any of this but I'm waiting for the next-gen Di2.
I have the 11spd version of Di2 but if Shimnao manage a (part) wireless 12spd then I'm in.
tomhoward
Same as XX1 AXS. From the reviews there genuinely seems to be no difference in function, save for about 80g in weight.
And for those of us (me included) reticent about smashing mechs, a steel cage might be a plus over the more expensive aluminium
How regular an occurrence is the smashed rear mech though? Bent hangers are definitely popular, but I've not seen a mangled rear mech for a good long time - not saying it doesn't happen but the AXS solution appears to have designed in a bit more capacity to be skelped before it properly fails.
Not arguing the fact they aren't cheap, but they do have a bit more of a design thought in them for helping reduce the likelihood of the mech getting properly mangled than mechanical mechs - it might be something that can be added to the mechanical stuff as it does seem to work.
Price wise I dont think GX AXS will be as cheap as folk are hoping.
My LBS has stock @ £554.
DickBarton
How regular an occurrence is the smashed rear mech though? Bent hangers are definitely popular, but I’ve not seen a mangled rear mech for a good long time
My 11s XTR mech is on it's third bike, so not often. My main experience with mangled mechs has been my only forays into SRAM ownership, had two GX 10s mechs destroy themselves, and one of the early Zees which just exploded and got warrantied.
All that said, it still seems a daft place to put four hundred quid's worth of electronics and motors
I was thinking about upgrading to XX1 AXS as current setup XX1 but what's the point to save 80 grams, I wonder if the XX1 upgrade will come down in price.
All the write ups I've read about GX AXS have been excellent.
Have ordered one of these, managed to get it for 10% off, so £498 ,should be here next week.
Got mine last Friday, day after Launch. 2 rides on it so far and its ace, as the reviews have said, feels far crisper and more consistent than any mechanical Eagle drivetrain I've had. Adds about 70g over the mechanical X01 I took off, which is not much really although the rear mech is CHUNKY! It's still not cheap, but its going to be popular for sure, especially for the OE market on complete bikes next year.
£498
I said up top that £500 was my bite point. Still not sure though, and don't think I'll dive in yet. But If I needed a new mech and shifter I might find that hard to resist.
I bought it too, massive hypocrite that I am. Had made up my mind to go 12s on the big bike anyway, nd it was only a bit extra over X01/XTR ,neither of which seem to be available anyway.
my order was made with wiggle on friday... still no dispatch note or update yet...
WAHHHHH
DrP
ordered thursday, delivered friday, fitted friday night & ridden on saturday,
can echo lawman91s comment about it shifting better than the GX mechanical that came off the bike,
so far loving it
Wiggle seem to have a 2-4 week wait for stock, so although I missed the chance to buy, it also sounds like I wouldn't have got it any time sooner anyway...just as well as I'm not sure I need it other than just owning it for the sake of owning it, at least this way I've got time to have a think and decide if I really need it or not.
How regular an occurrence is the smashed rear mech though? Bent hangers are definitely popular, but I’ve not seen a mangled rear mech for a good long time
Pretty common on MTBs now, a lot of modern mech hangers are so thick/stiff the mech fails first
And for those of us (me included) reticent about smashing mechs, a steel cage might be a plus over the more expensive aluminium
Depends where/how it hits I suppose.
If you made the cage frangible then that might save the linkage which is the bit that seems to get mangled IME.
It's not great whichever part you make sacrificial. If you rip the cage off or bend/break the hanger you've then got a coin toss between the mech surviving and just being launched into the rear wheel/wrapper arround the cassette and being broken anyway.
It'd be nice if they made the parts more repairable/serviceable.
e.g.
A control box with the battery, electronics and a stepper motor that clipped on the back. A threaded rod to drive the linkage, then you could have a 'mech' that was no more complicated or expensive than the (already expensive) GX mech? as is you've got a £250 package of electronics that's scrap when the £100 linkage it's attached to clips a rock.
Those of you that have gone AXS, what did you do with the various holes in the frame where the derailleur cables were routed through now they are no longer needed?
Did you just put a bit of tape over the hole, or have you found some blanking grommets that will fit?
what did you do with the various holes in the frame where the derailleur cables were routed through now they are no longer needed?
I bought a new custom ti frame.... With no holes or cable guides 😁
@thisisnotaspoon, see archer d1x or the cell shifter systems.
Yea, kinda, but in a much lighter and neater package. Doesn't need to be universal either, just think that it looks daft that the cheap breakable bit writes off the expensive bit. When I'm sure it could be repairable.
It arrived today, its a chunky thing, but makes a satisfying buzz when changing gear.
Will get it fitted tomorrow.
My eagle cassette arrived. Bloody hell, it's massive.
Had a fondle of the upgrade kit today, 5 minutes before a guy walked in and bought it. Box isn't as nice as the high end AXS stuff 😉
There are loads on Ebay at rrp £554 in delivery. UK Retailers
Got mine fitted this morning, seems nice, very clean shifting in the work stand but not been out on it yet.
Seems to work perfectly with a shimano 12 speed cassette and chain.
I wasn't aware that you could pair it with a garmin watch or bike computer and display things like battery level and what gear you're in.
How are people getting on with this?
How are people getting on with this?
Its really good, perfect shifts every time. cant see any downsides apart from the price
Nearly went nuts trying to get it smooth on my bike. Was of course a slightly bent hanger. Definitely more sensitive than XTR 11s which was shifting perfectly on the same hanger, but that's just a 12-speed/giant cassette thing, not an AXS thing. Quick tweak to the hanger and it's all good. but not ridden it in anger yet.
Thanks.
What's the general consensus of those who bought GX AXS? And where best for discounts?
run and ride have a 10% off site wide using the code tigeek. Or at least they did when I bought mine a couple of weeks ago.
And where best for discounts?
I think you'll be looking for stock rather than discounts right now..
Yeah. I did come across that issue.
Start Fitness. See the discount thread and it turns up within 24 hours....
Too nice to actually fit to the bike.
Have they actually got any? I looked earlier and couldn't find them.
They've got X01 for 700 but looks like no stock. No GX showing up
julians
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Got mine fitted this morning, seems nice, very clean shifting in the work stand but not been out on it yet.Seems to work perfectly with a shimano 12 speed cassette and chain.
I wasn’t aware that you could pair it with a garmin watch or bike computer and display things like battery level and what gear you’re in.
Posted 1 week ago
Does it? Can I do this with my Edge Explore? (I'm mid-build and not got everything set-up yet)
There is a GX eagle AXS upgrade kit for sale <href="https://www.emtbforums.com/community/threads/2021-sram-gx-axs-upgrade-500.20887/">Here second hand for £500 if someone is looking for one.
Does it? Can I do this with my Edge Explore? (I’m mid-build and not got everything set-up yet
dont know which garmin devices support it, I just know that it works with my garmin fenix 6 pro watch
Been on it since the day after launch and well impressed so far! I got on okay with the stock rocker paddle but upgraded to the newer style rocker and prefer that overall I think. Shifting is fast, crisp and consistent, seems better under load than the mechanical X01 I took off the bike (which shifted super well already!). Been riding every day this month, just a quick half hour spin before work and the battery is still good in the mech, still flashes green when I check the battery life. Overall, well impressed and basically indistinguishable from the X01 AXS I've ridden before.
Just got back from infinity in Durham. Old XX! (which was nice) stripped and GX AXS on in <15 mins. Will try it out on the trails tonight after WFH.
Nice and easy. Did wonder if the XX! carbon/alloy cage would swap over, though.
I do like it a lot. Snappy changes up and down, and linking the AXS app to my Fenix 5X gives a nice breakdown of gear usage.
Paddle position will probably take a couple of rides to get used to, though.
Anyone bought a spare battery, just in case ? If so, where from ?
Looking for anywhere selling a paddle upgrade in the UK, but can't see anything available. Any clues ??
I have added the axs to the Garmin fenix 5 plus, but where do you get the breakdown of gear usage ?
Gear usage comes from the AXS app opening up a browser page.
Couldn't find a revised paddle in the UK anywhere. Went German in the end. Sub-€30 all in.
https://r2-bike.com/SRAM-Eagle-AXS-Controller-Shifter-Lever-Rocker-Paddle-black
AXS.sram.com - login with your axs account and it will show you ride data. It isn't shared so no other users can see it, you can also authenticate with Garmin and you'll get your ride route showing as well. Add gearing details and the data starts to grow...
