Rob K Posted April 8, 2021 Share Such a pretty sound. Now I am considering getting one for my Shimano XTR machine - just not entirely sure if it will definitely be compatible??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted April 8, 2021 Share Such a pretty sound. Now I am considering getting one for my Shimano XTR machine - just not entirely sure if it will definitely be compatible??? Everything I have found is that it is compatible whether you use the mechanical group or AXS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanWort Posted April 8, 2021 Share http://summitbikes.co.za/index.php?id_product=1239&controller=product Best price I've seen so farwww.jowettscycles.co.za has them for R11,999 if you sign up as a member on their website and there is still 3 in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K Posted April 8, 2021 Share Everything I have found is that it is compatible whether you use the mechanical group or AXS. Thanks Mate, There was some discussion about using the correct chain, which is the only part that comes into contact with the AXS other than the bolted connection (I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted April 8, 2021 Share Thanks Mate, There was some discussion about using the correct chain, which is the only part that comes into contact with the AXS other than the bolted connection (I think)your chain is more in contact with your cassette (generating traction) than with your derailer (pulley wheels juste guiding your chain). I would stick to the XTR chain as long as you're on the shimano cassette, and then the day you go for a sram cassette get the XX1 chain. BTW today I added a little more gap than the recommended 3mm at 30% sag on my shimano/AXS setup, shifting is smoother. I must be at around 4/4.5mm gap between the pulley wheel and the closest tooth on the biggest cog when the chain is on the 2ond biggest cog. Best setup I've had so far. I found it was a bit rough changing to harder gears with the 3mm gap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K Posted April 8, 2021 Share your chain is more in contact with your cassette (generating traction) than with your derailer (pulley wheels juste guiding your chain). I would stick to the XTR chain as long as you're on the shimano cassette, and then the day you go for a sram cassette get the XX1 chain. BTW today I added a little more gap than the recommended 3mm at 30% sag on my shimano/AXS setup, shifting is smoother. I must be at around 4/4.5mm gap between the pulley wheel and the closest tooth on the biggest cog when the chain is on the 2ond biggest cog. Best setup I've had so far. I found it was a bit rough changing to harder gears with the 3mm gap Thanks JBR, Are you not lining up with the pulley axle centre as per the supplied tool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted April 8, 2021 Share Thanks JBR, Are you not lining up with the pulley axle centre as per the supplied tool?The supplied tool doesn't fit on my XT cassette when the chain is on the 2nd largest cog Not sure how it's supposed to fit between the cog and the chain on a sram system if the gap is the same between the two cogs... Edited April 8, 2021 by Jbr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K Posted April 8, 2021 Share The supplied tool doesn't fit on my XT cassette when the chain is on the 2nd largest cog AAHAH!! Thats good information!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted April 8, 2021 Share AAHAH!! Thats good information!!this is the alternative way to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted April 8, 2021 Share The supplied tool doesn't fit on my XT cassette when the chain is on the 2nd largest cog Not sure how it's supposed to fit between the cog and the chain on a sram system if the gap is the same between the two cogs... remember the SRAM cassettes are made of steel; so the thickness of the sprocket will be thinner than the alloy sprockets on the XTR cassette. There's also ramps and pins on the XTR cassette that will make the space between the sprockets smaller.The distance between the centre of the top of the teeth from sprocket to sprocket is very similar across the Shimano and Sram products even though the gap isn't the same. That centre to centre gap is what makes it possible to use Shimano derailleurs and shifters with Sram cassettes and vice versa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob K Posted April 11, 2021 Share Thanks for that DD You’ve inspired me to order another one for my XTR shod bike. (Even got a better deal) Hope to have it in hand and installed before our trip to Clarens next weekend. ???????????? DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaratza Posted April 11, 2021 Share I ordered a second one for my Stumpy and installed it at 23:30 for a ride the next morning hahaha... the AXS units work so well. I barely had to do anything (I replaced a normal GX Eagle derailleur). Rob K and DieselnDust 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONE Posted April 11, 2021 Share Did the GX AXS upgrade last week.Impressed beyond measure.Survived Cape Munga Grit...40 hours of torture.No issues with the shifting, and the battery is still good. Jackal355 and Rob K 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guidodg Posted April 12, 2021 Share so the battery lasts longer than the stated 20 hrs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted April 12, 2021 Share so the battery lasts longer than the stated 20 hrs? It depends on how much you shift. I am guessing a trail ride where you are up and down the gears the whole time will yield shorter than 20 hours, long gravel rides where you sit in a gear for a while will yield longer hours. I am on 16 hours now (trail riding), and my battery is showing more than 50% left. I will ride it this week to see how long it still lasts, but have an event this weekend - so not gonna try my luck and will charge the night before. But so far it seems like it will last longer than stated. Temperature will also influence battery life. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbr Posted April 12, 2021 Share carefull with the battery readings though hey, I changed my shifters battery on my eTap AXS, and two days later my garmin told me battery was critical. Then later on it said 100%. But the deraillers battery the reading should be a bit better. I wouldn't take chances though especially considering you only carry one battery with on the MTB unless you also have a wireless dropper. Edited April 12, 2021 by Jbr Grease_Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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