First impressions of Sram Force AXS.
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First impressions of Sram Force AXS.
I recently got a 2020 Giant TCR with this groupset.
I have basically had bikes with all the other main groupset types so was keen to try this.
Have been impressed so far. I like the gearing 48/35 and 10-28.
You can ride a lot of terrain on the big chainring but the 35 is also very useful too. More like the 39 on a standard crank in usability but with lower gearing available.
Not like a 34 compact which I find results in a lot of cross chaining on the flat and really only useful uphill.
The shifting is precise just slightly slower than di2, but I haven't found that to be a problem at all.
The paddles on both hands to shift the rear mech took a small amount of time to get used to and it obviously means you need your left hand available to downshift.
The twin press required for a front shift works well and has the added bonus of being able to leave one paddle depressed slightly longer to move the rear mech after the front shift if desired.
I know Sram hydros have a bad rep but so far they have been fine. Great feel and no rubbing even after hard use on fast descents.
I have basically had bikes with all the other main groupset types so was keen to try this.
Have been impressed so far. I like the gearing 48/35 and 10-28.
You can ride a lot of terrain on the big chainring but the 35 is also very useful too. More like the 39 on a standard crank in usability but with lower gearing available.
Not like a 34 compact which I find results in a lot of cross chaining on the flat and really only useful uphill.
The shifting is precise just slightly slower than di2, but I haven't found that to be a problem at all.
The paddles on both hands to shift the rear mech took a small amount of time to get used to and it obviously means you need your left hand available to downshift.
The twin press required for a front shift works well and has the added bonus of being able to leave one paddle depressed slightly longer to move the rear mech after the front shift if desired.
I know Sram hydros have a bad rep but so far they have been fine. Great feel and no rubbing even after hard use on fast descents.
