What do you think of the new 2023 Sram Force AXS groupset!? Check out what's changed and our first ride impressions here! cycling
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Riders with smaller hands will likely prefer the redesigned shifters even more than I do. It’s much easier to wrap your hands around the shifter body which helps you feel as secure as possible, which is going to be particularly useful on the 1x version which is more likely to be used offroad. Up until now we've only had a chance to try out the road version, but I'm sure it won't be long before we get to try it on gravel.
SRAM has taken the launch as an opportunity to streamline its naming and range, so there are now just two rear mechs: the road version which is suitable for the 10-28T, 10-30T, 10-33T and 10-36T cassettes, while the Force XPLR AXS rear derailleur is 1x specific and works with 10-36T and 10-44T cassettes.
Front shifting is something that SRAM has said it has worked tirelessly on improving when compared to the outgoing version, and I have to say it is impressive. You can change the front ring under some serious load, not that you should… but it’s nice to know you can if the time ever does arise.Helping that crisp shifting is these direct mount chainrings with the option of an integrated power meter.
There is also a 2x Wide spindle version, that’s available with 43/30T rings which are non-integrated and then for 1x there’s a whole host of rings with everything from 36T to 50T aero rings.The 1x groupset copies Rival with its Quarq spindle-based power meter option. I’ve been very satisfied with mine on the Rival and it’s a really cost-effective way of adding power measuring capabilities to your pride and joy, and only adds around 40g albeit sacrificing a little accuracy.
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