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16 December 2025 Caspar Gebel

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SRAM Rival AXS XPLR: Is it worth converting to the cheaper 1x13 drivetrain?

SRAM Rival AXS XPLR Review: The US manufacturer's most affordable full-mount shifting system comes close to the more expensive 1x13 groupsets in many respects, making it a viable upgrade option – provided you have a frame with a UDH mount. But is the investment worthwhile? Velomotion put it to the test and had SRAM convert a bike to a mechanical Apex groupset. With the… read more

16 December 2025 Caspar Gebel
SRAM Red AXS XPLR
21 January 2025 Caspar Gebel

GeneralComponentsTests

Mix & match with 1x13: SRAM Red AXS XPLR

SRAM Red AXS XPLR review: With a 13-speed cassette and UDH rear derailleur, the new gravel groupset is causing a sensation. We tested the core components after lightning-fast assembly and compiled everything you need to know about the new Red. Last summer, the US components manufacturer unveiled a new road bike groupset in the top segment. The 2024 SRAM Red AXS surprised with... read more

21 January 2025 Caspar Gebel

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