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What components from XT to Sram AXS

ragnor

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As far as I can see I'd need:
SRAM XD Driver freehub
Cassette
Derailleur
Crank (Chainset)
Chain
Shifter
Battery + Charger

Is that correct or have I missed out anything?

 

Jackware

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If you're running a 12 sp system already I'd be tempted to just install the AXS DR and shifter, maybe a new hanger at the same time, and see how you get on. The charger and battery come with the DR.
If it's 11 sp currently you still probably don't need to change the chainring.
 

ragnor

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Thanks guys for the replies. Apart from anything else I much prefer the SRAM system where you can lock the Derailleur. Makes it so much easier to get the wheel in/out. At my age and standard of "expertise" with bikes anything that makes life simpler and easy is mucho preferred.

Not knocking the ideas by the way as it's interesting but probably not a route I'd go down.
 

glixerd

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Thanks guys for the replies. Apart from anything else I much prefer the SRAM system where you can lock the Derailleur. Makes it so much easier to get the wheel in/out. At my age and standard of "expertise" with bikes anything that makes life simpler and easy is mucho preferred.

Not knocking the ideas by the way as it's interesting but probably not a route I'd go down.
Agree 100%, it's really useful
As i say, i'm just using a SRAM GX AXS derailleur and shifter, everything else is Shimano

I have all GX on my other bike, i cannot tell any difference in shifting performance between the 2
SRAM derailleur and shifter works great on Shimano chain and rear cassette (y)
 

Arethustra

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Check eBay for takeoffs, and you can probably get everything but the freehub and the chain in one shot...that's what I did when I upgraded my older XC bike to AXS. You might also need to look at your derailleur hanger, but maybe not. If it's UDH, then go transmission mine wasn't on my Santa Cruz, which bummed me out, but oh well...
 

Pickle1970

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Been running the original AXS for nearly 4 years now, run on both SRAM and Shimano cassettes and they work as good as eachother.

If you go with the older style AXS then all you'll need is a rear mech and controller.

If you want the new T type then it's full drive train I believe
 

CraigR

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Been running the original AXS for nearly 4 years now, run on both SRAM and Shimano cassettes and they work as good as eachother.

If you go with the older style AXS then all you'll need is a rear mech and controller.

If you want the new T type then it's full drive train I believe
Yes, I have the older style AXS on my Stance and the new T-Type on my Trance (Much better, really like it, but both are very good). AXS you just need the derailer and controller. Works with most cassettes and all chainrings. The T-type all components need to be T-Type compatible (SRAM is the only one who makes them right now) components. You need the cassette, chainring, derailer/controller and chain (Flat top chain).
 

ragnor

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Just when I thought that it might be a "simple" swap......Lots & lots of information on possible set ups. Many thanks guys for the info on what you're running. Time methinks to look at all the various options & consider which way to jump. There's no special rush & I can get all the various bits as required.
 

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