Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid Of Wireless Gears! | Can We Destroy SRAM AXS?

Mountain Bike electronic groupsets have come a long way in the last few years and with the release of the SRAM Eagle AXS system in February 2019, we saw new wireless shifting technology hit the MTB market that included the XX1 Eagle AXS X01, Eagle AXS and the more recently developed GX Eagle AXS model! Since then we've seen a lot of high-end Mountain Bikes beginning to ship with the AXS system, but more & more people are adopting the system onto existing Mountain Bikes now which begs the question - Just how tough are wireless groupsets and are they a worthwhile upgrade?

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0:00 - Intro
0:54 - What is Sram AXS
3:44 - Is Sram AXS waterproof?
5:54 - How durable is Sram AXS?

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[burningatthetrailhead]

The only thing I’m afraid of is the price 🧐

[sfdint]

I'm an older cyclist that is not into abusing bikes and myself on technical trails. Strictly paved roads and tame gravel trails. My son-in-law installed the SRAM Rival AXS on my hybrid gravel bike because I ride a lot of hills. What a change! The instant, precise response, even under load is amazing. Never going back! Oh, and my son-in-law did the Tour Divide this past June riding 2660 miles on the eastern divide of the Rocky Mts and his SRAM X01 performed flawlessly.

[stevenharper]

I have the XX1 version for about a year now. It’s the best upgrade ive ever done ! I could never go back to the old non electronic gears again !!!

[cxy]

Ok, wasn't a believer but wow, that's some hardcore durability. I think when mine comes up for replacement the GX set is going on

[richdemers]

Just fitted GX AXS to my Nukeproof Mega and so far it's been brilliant, so crisp and I love how it shifts instantly under load, I'm well impressed 😀 👌🏻

[wolf]

I've installed the GX on my Specialized Stumpjumper and have an XX1 on my Kenevo SL. Best part change I have ever done an I am riding 30 years plus. Technically I cannot figure out any difference between the two systems when I am riding. I guess I would be perfectly happy with "only" a GX. Would definitely not change back. Love your channel Doddy - definitely my favourite! 😎👍🏻

[nidhoeggr]

0:38 That shot really hurt me... physically...😅
Great video which perfectly shows the engineering effort gone in this products to make them this robust!
I got myself a GX AXS for my next bike build and am already quite stoked using it.

[prestond]

Just replaced my XT with GX AXS. The smooth, predictable shifting is certainly worth the money. And it kinda makes my 2018 Tallboy feel a new again.

[MrDTrain]

This video came out the day I did my very first ride on my AXS derailleur. The day was wet with intermittent rain, slippery trails and lots of mud and puddles. Busted out 30km and not once did I worry about it skipping gears or not engaging properly and every gear was just there for me to keep grinding forward. I left it overnight with mud caked on it and before cleaning gave it a few shifts and BAM next gear without fail. I've had issues with cables binding in the outer housing on both derailleur and dropper post but now with both replaced its one less thing to worry about. They are definitely quality of life upgrades but the quality is mint 👌

[brookegravitt]

Doddy, I’m not convinced. You’re going to have to send me the GX upgrade kit in the post and let me evaluate it for a couple of years. Also, a lot for my CX bike so I can test on gravel. 😂

But for real, I’ve been planning on swapping the Deore XT setup on my Scottt Spark for AXS, and I’m probably going to use it on my Trek Crockett CX bike until it gets replaced by a Checkpoint eTap in august, and then the GX AXS will slide over to the Spark. You actually 100% addressed my remaining concerns in this video! Thanks!

[christopherhday]

Doddy your son is absolutely awesome. He looks like he goes 100 mph and is into everything. This is video was hilarious, informative and well done.

Hope we can see more of the little guy in future videos!

[Boboo]

Had GX axs for a year now and it hasnt missed a beat. shifting feels faster than cable which is hard to believe

[nicolasagassis]

I have à XX1 AXS on my Orbea Oiz since 2years, Work perfect

[andrewgreenwood]

Hi Doddy, I've just recently bought a Specialized turbo levo 3rd gen & before I took ownership of my new stead ; I upgraded from Sram GX cable to Axs & it is FANTASTIC " it's a No brainer silent, crisp shifting it's lovely to use a real pleasure !
Highly recommended!!! Game changer !!!! 👌

[VincentWHolloway]

Best video this year.
Look forward to upgrading to AXS GX.

[That_Stealth_Guy]

Thanks for the video, I've been considering purchasing the GX AXS upgrade kit. Seeing how well it has held up to the use/abuse of hard trail use really puts another check mark in the pros column for me. I've never really been too worried about the wireless technology, pretty much the only part that ever concerned me was if it used an encrypted signal and that is a moot point since it does.

On side note.. As a aviation mechanic in the military, I've been around electrically controlled fly by wire systems for decades. So the idea of a complete wireless braking system keeps popping into mind. On aircraft like the F-16 and others there is only a electrical signal from the brake pedals in the cockpit to the brake control valve(s) on or near the landing gear. With the miniaturization of electronics and the very low pressures(aircraft hydraulic systems operate around 3000-5000 psi) bike brakes use the valves and reservoir could be located on the caliper body itself.The big hurdle for it would be in programming in the modulation so that as you pressed more firmly the braking force would increase as well.. Like I said, a very interesting idea....If they ever want a test rider for it. I'm game!

Your son is the perfect GMBN presenter! He speaks our language when it comes to bikes!

[danielwall]

I've been running X01 Axs for about 10 months now it's been faultless shifting is super quick, bike looks loads cleaner to without all the cables, would never go back to cable shifting after using this set up its awesome, highly recommended.

[lexusstefan]

Running the X01 on my Shimano XT drivetrain absolutely hassle free, perfect shifting which is what I never had with the Shimano XT and with it's sticky clutches

[discodmax]

Been Running GX axs for a couple of weeks now, it replaced Shimano xt 11speed set up, it works brilliantly, easy to set up, pairs brilliantly with my Garmin 830 and so far hasn't missed a beat, love the tidy cockpit it gives me too