Hit it right on the head Andrew.
I'm a lucky boy and have had AXS shifting/dropper on two bikes now. For my full sus, go-to, daily driver, trail bike I'll be hard-pressed not to have AXS shifting. Once you get in that pool, then it's tough to swim in other water. I have scratches on both derailleurs showing that 1) they do still hit stuff, and 2) the breakaway works perfect cause I didn't notice a thing. I'm sure I'll take a big blow one day and yes, that bill will suck. But I'll take the performance for every ride for the risk on that one ride. The bike I'm on now came with the TireWiz too on the 3Zero Motos. I thought that was full gimmick...but bloody hell, they are damn useful! I am loving the SRAM tech way more than I figured I would.
HOWEVER, you are bang on for Deore for 12 speed mech choice. My Honzo ESD came with XT shifter/SLX der. The der got manged early on. I was able to 'bend it back', but when the drivetrain upgrade is due, I'll be going M6100 on the new derailleur for sure. Solid operation, great price point. Them and the M6120 brakes are the best cockpit deal going.
Sept. 27, 2021, 11:18 a.m. - rockford
Hit it right on the head Andrew. I'm a lucky boy and have had AXS shifting/dropper on two bikes now. For my full sus, go-to, daily driver, trail bike I'll be hard-pressed not to have AXS shifting. Once you get in that pool, then it's tough to swim in other water. I have scratches on both derailleurs showing that 1) they do still hit stuff, and 2) the breakaway works perfect cause I didn't notice a thing. I'm sure I'll take a big blow one day and yes, that bill will suck. But I'll take the performance for every ride for the risk on that one ride. The bike I'm on now came with the TireWiz too on the 3Zero Motos. I thought that was full gimmick...but bloody hell, they are damn useful! I am loving the SRAM tech way more than I figured I would. HOWEVER, you are bang on for Deore for 12 speed mech choice. My Honzo ESD came with XT shifter/SLX der. The der got manged early on. I was able to 'bend it back', but when the drivetrain upgrade is due, I'll be going M6100 on the new derailleur for sure. Solid operation, great price point. Them and the M6120 brakes are the best cockpit deal going.