SRAM AXS BATTERY TIPS | Rebecca Rusch
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- CORRECTION NOTE* SRAM AXS batteries weigh 24g (In the video it says 24 ounces).
Still on the fence about electronic shifting? Rebecca was too. But, after countless long expeditions putting her @SRAM AXS batteries through the ringer she's become a firm believer in the power and the future of electronic shifting.
Follow along to learn her tips and tricks to getting the most out of your @SRAM AXS batteries - Happy Riding!
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Thank you! Just went for first ride on my first AXS bike, learning all I can. I appreciate you sharing your experience!
Woohoo! Welcome to the world of AXS!
I recently flipped to AXS on my gravel bike and couldn't be happier. I don't even pay attention to the battery levels before leaving. If one dies, it's been the rear derailleur. I have 2x, so I just put the front derailleur into the small chainring and flip the batteries. Also, my computer tells me when the battery is low.
I've had to charge mine roughly every 2 months. In that same time period I bet I've charged my lights and my computer a dozen times, and my phone goes on the charger every night. People who are worried about having to charge things are forgetting that they already have things in their life that need to be recharged, and at a much higher frequency than how often these batteries need to be charged. If you are the type of person that rarely has a phone run out of battery, then you can manage this just fine.
For my 2x setup, I have mine set up to automatically manage the front derailleur. As I flip through the gears in the rear, it will automatically change the front derailleur to prevent cross chaining and at the same time it shifts the rear derailleur so I'm in a similar gear ratio to what it was before the shift. Its basically like having a 1x derailleur setup. I just shift, it does the rest.
This is really good feedback and an awesome point that we charge our bike computers, phones, headphones and everything else, so it's not a big deal. I'm with you...I don't have to charge for every ride....far from it. I only do full charges when I'm heading out for an overnight or something really big.
Thanks for making this video. Just a couple of comments from my experience. I had a battery on the shifter go flat on first use. I charged it expecting to get 20 or so hours on a wilderness trail in New Zealand's southern mountains. It expired after about 10 hours defaulting to a single speed but fortunately mid range on the cassette. I've subsequently been advised that SRAM AXS activates and turns itself on using a movement sensor so if the battery is attached then every bump experienced while the bike was on our transport trailer (an 8 hours vehicle commute) triggered and consumed battery energy. I've learned that removing the battery while the bikes being transported is prudent. It's also important that the battery and the shifter battery connection face are protected from moisture road grime etc. These days I carry a spare battery because I am yet to be convinced on replacing a perfectly good dropper post. More kit to misplace isn't ideal and some sort of master switch would be nice but that aside I like the AXS system.
That's a great tip! Remove the batteries before transport!
I agree with you on the battery removal for transport. I put a piece of blue tape over the contact points for my spare battery and also when transporting batteries not on the bike. Keeps the contacts clean and is small and light.
Hi. I read about this when I was looking at my new SRAM. You shake the bike to wake up the shifter so I guess a car ride will keep the shifter from dozing off!
This was very informative video. Thanks for taking the time to make the video. Take care, Al
Glad you liked it! Be Good
This is the only video i have seen that mentions the cr2032 in the shifter. Much appreciated.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this. I have had the same hesitations about electronic anything on my bikes for the same reasons you mentioned. But I can see it happening soon
So glad this helped ease your mind and hesitations!
Thank you so much for explaining how this works…. Just bought a bike with electric shifter and had so many questions….. you answered them all ! …
Oh that's so great to hear! Glad it helped and congrats on your new electronic shifting!!!
Love the vids . So informative
Glad you like them!
Just bought my new Stump Jumper with AXS shifting and dropper. Thanks for the tips!!
Enjoy!! Nothing beats new bike day!
Great suggestions and excellent review. I have been very impressed with SRAM AXS for my gravel bike and will soon have that setup on a road bike.
Thanks for watching, Paul!
So awesome to hear you're upgrading the road bike. I love getting rid of the cables.
Thx Rebecca so much...I finally upgraded after 15 yrs and even went to the bike I purchased website and they didn't even have the info on these batteries. You would at least figure that they would..anyway thx for the info. The best 3 things that have happened in all my years of Mtn biking is (1) tubeless tires,(2) electronic shifting and (3) electronic seat post. Have fun and thanks again.
I’m with you on those top three MTB equipment tech upgrades
Love your outfit ❤
Thanks for the great video. The SRAM App is fantastic. very handy for micro-adjustment. By the way, what kind of saddle roll bag was used in the video?
Thanks and glad it was helpful for you! yes the SRAM app is great! The seat bag is the Revelate Designs Shrew www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/seat-bags/Shrew
Good information. What’s your thoughts on aftermarket non SRAM axs batteries. They are 1/3 the cost of actual SRAM.
You know. I haven't actually tried those!
"I do really long rides". Even that is an understatement😅
Sometimes I do short rides too...
So one battery weighs 24 ounces or 24 grams?
Does the battery last 25 hours of shifting or 25 hours once it’s off the charger?
25 hrs of shifting!!!!
I am currently using AXS on Adriatic to Baltic XC route 2600km. I have had the bike up to the top of the tyres in water and mud. I have three batteries plus the charger ( packed away ) I can do 8 days maybe depending on gear shifts. I used it on North Cape 4000 race too. It’s awesome and has never let me down. It’s so easy to swap gear and your do not get numb hands by endlessly switching gear up and down. Effortless.
It was recommended to me by Pro riders so I switched and it’s not been a problem ever. It’s my number one piece of kit less my SPOT GPS satellite tracker . Yes you do have to check how much battery power you have but if you can’t be bothered then your fundamental issue isn’t bikes it’s because your lazy by nature.
HA! This is great feedback and I'm with you...AXS far exceeded my expectations with battery life! And the spares are so light it's not a big deal to have one in your repair kit. So cool you're doing such long stuff with these and no issues!
I finished the off road route just a few days ago. First person to do it North to South. Weather in Slovenia was atrocious and TCR rides had trouble in storm on safe passage. 15cm rainfall for days. I was fine and the AXS was again faultless. If it ever went wrong I would likely be stuffed but it never has. Totally in love with it. Helps my hands and fingers too as I must have done 12,000 shifts in that 27 days ( and 2 hours )……. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for any endurance. Maybe on hard MTB downhill stuff I wouldn’t as the likely hood of destroying it with accidents and falls, rocks bashing it maybe but everyone else will benefit.
I must be unlucky. I’ve been stranded twice with AXS. Light was green last night. By ride time the next day, battery was 100% dead. Maybe I have a bad battery.
I think you mean it weighs 24g, not 24 oz (which would be 1.5 pounds!).
HA! SO TRUE and thank you for the correction! I never was good at math!
26 ounces?
Thank you. But I will stick with my mechanical SRAM and Shimano
To each their own! I still use my mechanical stuff in the winter on my expeditions.
battery weight is 24 GRAMS not Ounces.
😂 thanks for the update. Whoops
24 ounces?? I don't think so.
GRAMS!! Yes that was a slip up and so many people have corrected me! Sorry about that!
battery weighs 24 oz ?????? Yikes that is 1.5 pounds per battery !!!!
ha ha! nope! my mistake in filming. 24 grams!