Sram T Type Axs - Any real world reviews?
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Sram T Type Axs - Any real world reviews?
Im keen to hear if anyone has run one on the BB rides or similar type events without any reliability issues? Im in the market for a new drivetrain as mine is now 5 years old and a bit worse for wear. My new pipedream s6 has udh sliding dropouts so thought about giving the new T Type a go....it will especially help with repetitive strain on using my thumb for shifts and clean up shifting issues....my main worry is how it would cope with stuff like strata florida! If anyone has the new T Type id be keen to hear some experiences...either good or bad....Ive seen some pretty good offers on the rear mechs with 50% off nearly.
Re: Sram T Type Axs - Any real world reviews?
Just half-had a similar head vs heart dilemma with a build I’m gathering up the pieces for and ended up sticking with mechanical exactly for the Strata Florida unknown. Even this weekend had a couple of deeper puddle and the odd ford that would have made me nervous.
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From all I've heard waterproofing isn't an issue - I wouldn't jetwash electronics like that but natural water pressure or submersion isn't going to kill it (having said that water and electronics are always going to create a possible failure point but it's like the cable/hydro point on brakes - in theory cables are travel proof but in reality hydros are 99.9% fine).
I rode it not long ago, for a long afternoon. To be honest I was underwhelmed (it was on a great bike where the gears were the only aspect that got on my wick). The ergonomics of the shifter weren't good / natural but that was only annoying that day, I'd get used to it in time. The shifting was surprisingly slow but solid and reliable. I just didn't see a benefit to it myself, particularly when looking at the cost? Well, apart from no cables if that's a benefit for you.
I rode it not long ago, for a long afternoon. To be honest I was underwhelmed (it was on a great bike where the gears were the only aspect that got on my wick). The ergonomics of the shifter weren't good / natural but that was only annoying that day, I'd get used to it in time. The shifting was surprisingly slow but solid and reliable. I just didn't see a benefit to it myself, particularly when looking at the cost? Well, apart from no cables if that's a benefit for you.
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I've run Di2 cabled 11spd on my XC / Bear Bones bike for nearly four years (and road bikes for 6+ years) and have never had a water-related failure even with the push-connector fitting.
For multiday rides I can add a LH shifter and set it up to shift the same as the RH one on a 1x setup, giving the right thumb a rest. Bar end (TT) shifters are also hot-swappable if you have somewhere to fit them, and use different fingers/muscles again; I've stripped one apart and taped the buttons to the bars once or twice.
Just bought a brand new XT Di2 rear mech for £60, SunRace cassettes are similar money, and I can use all my old wheels with HG freehubs so no plans to switch to 12spd in the near future!
For multiday rides I can add a LH shifter and set it up to shift the same as the RH one on a 1x setup, giving the right thumb a rest. Bar end (TT) shifters are also hot-swappable if you have somewhere to fit them, and use different fingers/muscles again; I've stripped one apart and taped the buttons to the bars once or twice.
Just bought a brand new XT Di2 rear mech for £60, SunRace cassettes are similar money, and I can use all my old wheels with HG freehubs so no plans to switch to 12spd in the near future!