Sram reset the world of mountain bike drivetrains with the introduction of their XX1 and X01 Eagle AXS drivetrains and their incredible wireless derailleurs and controller. Now they have reset it again with the incredible GX Eagle AXS Upgrade Kit, which brings faultless, easy to install wireless shifting to your existing Eagle drivetrain at an incredible new price point.
- 12-speed wireless electronic drivetrain is easy to install and shifts flawlessly
- GX Eagle AXS derailleur features 10mm shorter cage for more clearance, improved chain wrap and better shifting
- Eagle AXS Controller is simple, easy to use and can be customised with other AXS components
- Includes GX Eagle AXS Derailleur & battery, Eagle AXS Controller & charger
The term “game-changing” is often over-used; for Eagle AXS it is entirely apt. SRAM have designed the new GX Eagle AXS rear derailleur and Eagle AXS controller to take that same performance and bring it a new, lower price, making it perfect for a wide range of bikes, from XC racers to Enduro bruisers.
The GX Eagle AXS derailleur carries over many of the features of the mechanical GX derailleur, such as the useful Cage Lock and Type 3 Roller Bearing Clutch. Controlled by SRAM's new AXS technology, the derailleur offers crisp, instantaneous shifting and a super-clean cable free design, taking mere seconds to install and sync with the GX AXS controller using the AXS app. Further improving shifting and durability is the Overload Clutch. This works to protect the rear derailleur in case of a direct strike to it from a trail-side obstacle or crash, protecting the derailleur and keeping it shifting smoothly. The system is completely water and dust proof to IP67K, so the elements are shrugged off with ease. The battery is shared with other AXS and eTap components, so can be swapped if needed and lasts between 20-30 hours of riding between charges.
The GX Eagle AXS Controller is the real highlight of the range. As with the derailleur, the AXS Controller installs in seconds thanks to it's wireless design and is MatchMaker X compatible so it can neatly sync with compatible brake levers. It takes mere seconds to sync to AXS derailleurs. Designed to be as ergonomic as possible, shifts can be made with minimal hand movement, so you're always in control. The touch-points on the controller can be easily customised with the AXS app, so if you want different button configurations you can do just that. Like the derailleur, the AXS controller is water and dust proof to IP67K standard. Powered by a simple CR2032 battery, the AXS controller can last for around 2 years without needing to change the battery. SRAM sought to bring the incredible performance of the top-end AXS drivetrains to a more budget-friendly price point and with the GX Eagle AXS Upgrade Kit, they have done just that!