What are the compatibility requirements for the SRAM Red eTap AXS groupset?

Question

What factors of compatibility ought I consider before considering an upgrading of the groupset to the SRAM Red eTap AXS groupset?

Answer 1

In order to make the leap to the SRAM Red eTap AXS groupset, the frame must be UDH compliant. Also, the new wheels have a narrow limit of tires which are compatible but more are anticipated in the future. It should also be stated that the new chainset comes with a specific tool for removing the chainring.

Comments

What about the chainline? The biggest and smallest gear must ride like s….

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You say you cant use other cassetes because of no limit screw, but then you say you can use eagle like 2 sentences later. Wich is true?

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How can everything be compatible with the new 13 speed group, if all the other groupsets he mentioned are 12 speed?!
Also with grx you can choose between manny different cassette options, use 105 12 speed shifters or the better gtx820 ones and use an 1x cranks you like. I fot the raceface next r carbon cranks with a garbaruk chainring

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I’m confused about the compatibility with mtb or road cassettes, so you’re saying it’s compatible with 12 and 13 speed? Or are there now 13 speed cassettes in road sizes and eagle sizes?

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Not quite, u can't put an eagle cassette on or road cassette, the new xplr mech must run the 10 to 44t due to no b tension etc

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What frame is used in the content?

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Hi guys I am having a hard time understanding why the road derailleur is different from the mountain bike one and which one is which. I am hoping for a nice derailleur that supports a huge climbing gear 40t or bigger

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May have to get a new frame now

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The new gravel-specific group set and wheel set from Sram is innovative. But there's no backward compatibility with previous bicycles and tires and there is no cross compatibility with other group set brands.

The new wheels from Zipp have a new extremely wide internal rim width that is incompatible with most existing tires.

The new rear derailleur is incompatible with bike frames that aren't designed for their "universal" derailleur hanger.

It seems like a very aggressive ploy to impose a new standard in cycling that excludes its competition, forcing bike and tire manufacturers to design bicycles that aren't compatible with Sram's competition.

Sram is a mega conglomerate that has bought out several bike brands that includes Zipp wheels, Rockshox suspension, Hammerhead navigational computers, Quark power meters, Truvativ components, and Velocio apparel.