I've had GX AXS for about a year now. It shifts great and I do love the clean look of one less cable.
However, I've decided that my next build, or next drivetrain if/when this one goes, will not be AXS. I just don't like the added mental load and stress of this much more expensive electronic thing hanging down there. I stress too much about "gotta check my batteries", "crap, it's dead. do I have CR2032 battery for the shifter?", "where's the spare?", etc.
I was much more carefree with my 11 speed SLX. AXS is very nice, but the shifting isn't _that_ much of an improvement. I'm a sucker for good marketing.
Aug. 25, 2022, 2:33 p.m. - chacou
I've had GX AXS for about a year now. It shifts great and I do love the clean look of one less cable. However, I've decided that my next build, or next drivetrain if/when this one goes, will not be AXS. I just don't like the added mental load and stress of this much more expensive electronic thing hanging down there. I stress too much about "gotta check my batteries", "crap, it's dead. do I have CR2032 battery for the shifter?", "where's the spare?", etc. I was much more carefree with my 11 speed SLX. AXS is very nice, but the shifting isn't _that_ much of an improvement. I'm a sucker for good marketing.