You will find snaps of Warrens daily rides on the Instagram account of our sister publication, Cycling Plus (@cyclingplus). Fully wireless design with no cables, housing, or wires to manage. It also has considerable weight savings compared to the NX groupset (about 300 g) and carbon and alloy crank options. Just as the original eTap had plenty of innovative touches, so does the new kid in town. AXS has real innovations that should be lauded. A radical drivetrain reinvention that feels every (gear)inch the future, Yes, I might have to learn a whole new set of gear ratios, but it opens up so much potential for experimenting with gear ranges, SRAM claims a 2.518kg complete weight for the group (and add 36g for the power meter), GBP 3,349.00 RRP Overall, the group offers a not just a refreshing new take on what a road bike drivetrain can be, but also opens the doors for some pretty amazing things in the future. This consistency means they only need one rear derailleur cage length, and chainring pairs are all machined as a single piece, so theyre easy to swap in and out thanks to their direct-mount design. Rival uses aluminum brake levers and crank arms, while Force uses composite brake levers and solid carbon crank arms. How is that possible on a decade old groupset? Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. With 48/35t chainrings, 175mm cranks, a 10-30t cassette, and hydraulic disc brake calipers, the claimed weight of a complete Rival eTap AXS group is 2,783 grams. Every major publication/website has only talked about AXS since it came out. Just dont pretend that either have been hitting the others nail on the head. Sponsoring teams IS marketing. Launched in 2015, RED eTap was SRAMs first foray into electronic groupsets. Rival AXS rear derailleurs use a more traditional mechanical clutch. It's very intuitive and avoids the risk of mis-shifts from hitting the wrong lever. Is this a joke? The Sequential mode effectively turns it into a big 1x system by automatically shifting the front and rear together all the way up and down the range. However, Shimano still attaches the chainrings using bolts, although we've certainly never noticed any amount of flex. eTap refers to Electronic Tap. FYI Heres a full list of everything you can buy as of February 2019, and theres plenty more coming. doesnt actually have a link connected to it with the list of bikes. Wireless is amazing but the shift speed? Shimano R9200 brakes use Servo Wave tech, again ported from its MTB range, that gives you progressive brake action that is more aggressive at the end of the stroke and lighter when you're just feathering the brakes. Last year, Merida revitalized its line up of trail and enduro bikes with the launch of the 2023 Merida ONE-SIXTY and ONE-FORTY, the former of. My response was specifically regarding shift speed. Direct-mount chainrings are available in 38t through 46t in two-tooth increments.Read more about the difference between 2x and 1x drivetrains on gravel bikes. The group introduces a new spindle-based Quarq power meter, plus 2x and 1x crank, chainring, and cassette options for road and gravel bikes. https://www.sram.com/stories/19-road-team-roster. Firstly, theres sequential; when you activate the next available gear it will automatically actuate the front derailleur to keep the ratio change even between shifts, and therefore keep your cadence steady. Adding a 12th sprocket to the cassette reduced the space in between the cogs, so SRAM designed a new 12-speed chain which it took as an opportunity to create the distinctive looking flattop chain now in use. Each is designed to work with a specific 12-speed cassette (of which there are also three), but you can mix and match those pairings. Liam Cahill / Our Media We found that this makes it easier to ride in a tucked aero position due to better grip. The SRAM AXS app is used to configure its electronic groupsets. Warren Rossiter (BikeRadar) has been using it about 2 months, and says in his video on it that its maybe a wee bit faster. Sign in to manage your newsletter preferences. Even a 52/36 around my local roads seems to frequently leave me cross-chained. Sprockets make up the cassette on your rear wheel, which is attached to the freehub and held in place by a lockring. The Force eTap AXS group is slated for April 2019, and while we dont have tech details on yet, its a good bet it, too, will use the revised gearing. Updated Apr-2021 (added Rival AXS 12-speed), Older Post Hood included; . This increases the tension in the lower segment of chain and stops it falling off the chainring. DOT fluid is more resistant to boiling than mineral oil and SRAM says the DOT 5.1 fluid it recommends has a boiling point of 270C when dry. After three years riding the original eTap in its various rim and disc brake guises Ive been very impressed. The Orbit Fluid Damper provides chain retention using fluid resistance. The 10-26t, 10-28t or 10-33t can run with a standard Red derailleur. The difference between Shimano and Sram is that SRAM accepts compromise in order to innovate. Well learn if thats true when they offer a Force/Ultegra price-level version (which they have already alluded to). The Flattop design allows for a narrower chain without compromising strength or durability. Hit both together and you'll initiate a front shift. You can assign the groupset to work in one of two semi-automated ways. Yes, I might have to learn a whole new set of gear ratios, but it opens up so much potential for experimenting with gear ranges a road 1x setup with a 10-51 rear block is a real option for those mad enough to try! It is compatible with 1x and 2x eTap AXS drivetrains. Who has the answer? You can also buy a power meter upgrade kit (but not a complete groupset) with 52/39t, 54/41t and 56/43t rings. As with all products in the AXS ecosystem, the AXS app allows riders to adjust shifting modes, personalize their controls, and gain insight into how they use their drivetrains. The hoods and shifter paddles feature a new ribbed texture for more comfort, grip, and control. There are two mens world teams on SRAM, Trek Factory and Katusha The Rival rear derailleur, for example, has steel bearings, steel hardware, and an aluminum pulley cage. It's more comfortable than a smaller lever as hand pressure is distributed over a larger area but might be less easy to grip for smaller hands. SRAM RED eTap AXS 12-speed and wireless, it's the ultimate in modern shifting Specifications Shifting: Wireless Braking: Disc, dual pivot rim Speeds: 1x12, 2x12 Weight: 2101g 2x rim /. Plus, it applied a hard wearing shiny finish for good measure. There is something to be said for just being the best out there and sometimes that requires breaking changes that screw up compatibility. A new $249 spindle-based Quarq power meter. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. The material its used is both harder and stronger, and finished in what its calling Hard Chrome. > Also, Ive already built 3 different bikes with the group No crank, no cassette, no chain. Once the bike is configured, wires dont necessarily matter, though wireless if obviously superior in concept. That may be a pro or a con depending on how you look at it. Both brands' disc brakes are designed to work with either 140mm or 160mm rotors. Rival AXS shifters pair with any other component in the AXS line-up, including Eagle AXS rear derailleurs, for riders interested in a wide-range mullet set-up a 10-50T cassette with a single chainring. To reduce costs, there is a slight weight penalty. Shimano's E-Tube app provides similar lever customisation, but you can also alter the speed of shifts. shipping country: language: [email protected] om (+49) 351 811 975 90 . While there were pavement and gravel riding opportunities, gravel was the right choice to drive home some of the key new features of the group. I wasnt constantly chasing that sweet spot thats so elusive on something like a 50/34 combo. Force uses 11-26 cassette. Rather, it means that you can set shift points within the app to make it work better for your style of riding and allow the rear derailleur to drop or gain 1-2 gears when you shift the front. And apparently the same capability but at ultegra price or less. Package Quantity: 1. In Shimano's case these are wired to the levers while SRAM has both wired and wireless options. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Note: SRAM eTap component weights includes batteries because batteries all weigh the same. Theres also an all-new motor with more power and faster signal transfer, to go along with the groupsets overhauled chipset thats running things. About this item. Namely, the clutched rear derailleur. The difference to Red eTap AXS is 541 grams. Ive always avoided putting parts on the bike which make me cringe to look at. We captured slo-motion film(watch the road video at that link)of the derailleur working its magic, showing off how it managed the chain even over terrain so rough it had the bike skipping off the ground. Brian, thats the funny thing about writing up a part thats really good with no apparent downsidespeople assume were all paid off. A complete group. To some extent this was because of the new chain but also because of the new rear mech's oil-filler damper technology, Orbit, that prevents it from moving on hard, jarring impacts. Do they work? Cassette weight has been added already. Crankset weights will vary depending on size and length. For example, in the eTap AXS, the largest ring on what is effectively the double chainset has 50-teeth and the smallest sprocket is 10-teeth, which means the ratio is 5:1and the wheel will turn five times for every pedal revolution. Three teams are on Campy, two are on Sram. Some folks like to find some little nitpick or make something up just so they sound critical, but not us. Already have an account with us? The derailleur also comes with faster pulleys, bearings, motors and signals, improving speed in every way. For the road test, I was handed a Trek Checkpoint gravel bike equipped with the new eTap AXS parts, Zipp 303 tubeless ready wheels and the bike brands sweet vibration damping tech. Check out the charts and graphs on the new ratios in our launch coverage for the full story, but heres the nutshell: Three different front chainring combos all share 13-tooth jumps between small and large rings. Sram's most affordable eTap AXS groupset ridden and rated - but does the performance justify the cost? SRAMs RED eTap AXS will also be available on a whole host of 2019 bikes with brands such as Specialized, Trek, Canyon, Orbea, BMC, Giant, Liv, Scott, Cannondale, Cervelo, 3T, Open, Rose, Parlee and Koga all confirmed. Heres all of our tech stories from the SRAM AXS launch event: Tyler Benedict is the Founder of Bikerumor.com. The power meter has a long, 400+ hour battery life and uses a replaceable lithium AAA battery. SRAMs break with traditional gear ratios has meant some radical design changes chainset included. The Rival cassette uses a fully pinned design, where 12 individual cogs are pinned together, increasing the weight by about 20 grams over a comparable Force cassette. Both SRAM RED and Force crank arms are carbon; SRAM RED having direct mount chainrings for 2x, and both SRAM RED and Force having a 1x spider that works with 1x 107mm BCD chainrings. The problem with this, however, is that the bigger range of gears in an 11-speed cassette mean bigger jumps for the chain, which puts the system under stress, with less predictable chain jumps. The principle behind the damper is that the faster it moves, the more the resistance builds. Designed without wires or cables the eTap wireless drivetrain is paired with SRAM's advanced HydroHC technology to provide a simpler shifting and better braking system with improved control and ergonomics. See more When comparing identical drivetrain configurations, RED eTap AXS weighs about 300g less than Force eTap AXS depending on the groupset configuration type you've selected. You can choose to shift at the front should you want to, like when youre coasting up to traffic stops. Every review of axs so far is pure fluff. Choose from any appropriate 11spd/10spd option.