NEW SRAM Red AXS Review: The Lightest Electronic Disc Groupset Yet

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Published 2024-05-15
SRAM’s latest Red AXS road groupset is here, so we wasted no time in getting it on a bike and out for review.

Warren Rossiter shares his thoughts on the revised shifter ergonomics, enhanced braking and shifting changes.

But does SRAM’s new groupset appeal to you? Let us know in the comments.

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00:00 Intro
00:10 What’s New?
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06:13 Connectivity
08:05 Overall Impressions

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All Comments (21)
  • @bikeradar
    Are these changes enough to make you consider the upgrade?
  • @zimboy777
    $4k for groupset 💥 just installed 105 mech 12 speed on an aero frame and faultless performance for $550 👊
  • It does sound fantastic indeed. Let's hope the tech (and ergonomics) trickle down quickly to more affordable groupsets...
  • @diehardbikes
    I have both the former generations of Red and Force AXS, as well as both Red 22 and Force CX1. Which i am considering upgrading to 12 speed with Ratio technology. A quick note on Sram front derailleurs. Everyone complains about chain drops; well, set them up like a Sram front derailleur and not a shimano one! Everyone ive ever seen have issues, has set them up like its a shimano 105 or Tiagra derailleur. Its not. Its a Sram derailleur. Which means you gotta set it up different. No issues with Sram here.
  • @kubiczekpetr
    Hi, exists sram red cranks wide type (chainline 47.5 and Q factor 150)? THX
  • @kevinday5928
    Great review. Thanks. Looking at upgrading my 7 year old Red AXS. As I'm old and short and fat, having the ability to have a 36 at the back for the 20% ers is very appealing. Yes, I don't need the 140g less in weight. This or a 1x setup???
  • For me Shimano after 105 di2 now Ultegra 12s lovely super fast shifting ergonomic hoods.
  • @M3GRSD
    I have the old Red AXS, and I might buy the new shifters and front mech if it means the chain drop has been fixed.
  • @cnosby
    Now that we have an upgraded Red & Force can you do a “how would I build it” like you did when Rival came out?
  • @leighncsontos
    Glad to see they’ve also improved on the price. 👍
  • Staying forever with Shimano. Currently Ultegra Di2 R8000, but soon upgrade to R9000 Dura Ace.
  • @Dr.Schlitz
    I plan to upgrade my 2019 Sram Red shifters and brakes. The rest can wait.
  • @JSC131
    Does look very nice best presentation of the groupset if i could afford it would definitely buy it.
  • @sccxvelo
    Sram axs is on my which list for CX/gravel/ everyday outdoor bike with rival 1shifter/force1 rd mechanical disc. On a tight budget for more gear range upgrade now so going with ratio technology shifter/ rd cage modifications. If axs go rival. Can go 2x if wanted and still have gear range at a good price.