Solo Episode: Why I Sold my SRAM AXS Wireless Shifting and Won’t Go Back #20

✨ ⁠Support the Podcast⁠ ✨https://linktr.ee/theendurancestudioIn today’s solo episode, I’ll share my thoughts on the pros, cons and the reason why I sold my SRAM AXS wireless shifting to go back to traditional cable shifting for bikepacking and longer endurance rides.----------------https://www.sram.com/en/sram/mountain/series/gx-eagle-axshttps://bike.shimano.com/en-US/product/component/grx-di2.htmlhttps://mtb.shimano.com/products/mtb/xtr/components/https://www.instagram.com/justin.and.bikes/https://www.instagram.com/dcernst/https://www.instagram.com/msoleilblais74/----------------This episode is brought to you by Squirrel's Nut Butter - https://squirrelsnutbutter.com/discount/ENDURANCE15 Use code "Endurance15" for 15% off!----------------https://www.instagram.com/theendurancestudio/Interested in sponsoring or advertising on the podcast? Contact me at: [email protected](00:00:00) - Podcast Introduction and Sponsorship(00:01:42) - Ways to Support the Podcast(00:03:16) - Introduction to SRAM AXS Wireless Shifting Topic(00:05:55) - Initial Impressions and Pros of SRAM AXS System(00:13:17) - Cons and Challenges of SRAM AXS for Endurance Riding(00:18:24) - Comparison of SRAM AXS and Shimano Mechanical Systems(00:20:01) - Overview of Shimano Di2 Electronic Shifting System(00:22:51) - Reported Issues with SRAM AXS Batteries in Endurance Events(00:27:02) - Challenges of Water and Cold on Battery Technology(00:29:01) - Advantages of Shimano Battery Placement and Limitations(00:29:53) - Conclusion and Personal Stance on Electronic Shifting for Endurance----------------#endurance #bikepacking