Maybe they should focus on supplying what gear is already available

I get that planned obsolescence is part of the bike industry but feels like the way they’ve released all the AXS stuff is on another level. Like originally when Red/Force came out gravel bikes were specced with that even though the gearing was likely too big for most people. Then they promoted the mullet option which required a new rear derailleur. Then they come out with the wide/max front and rear derailleurs. Now another version that again requires a new rear derailleur. Just feels like they were sitting on all these plans and released sequentially instead of releasing all at once so people could pick what worked best for them and not have to buy 2x or 3x. I'm about to move to GRX Di2 2x after a couple years of a mullet setup. Really hope 12 speed GRX doesn't come out right after I get my new bike lmao.

Had a dropper on my gravel bike when I bought it (second hand) took it off after a couple of rides. Unnecessary weight :)

I am gonna hold out for the upcoming 28mm stanchion, 60mm travel, dual air gravel offering from RockShox. As always, love your updates.

Yes! Please get the Rudy and Reverb on your Aspero, I'm interested in adding some better suspension on my gravel bike. Currently using Redshift's stem and seatpost.

The gearing here looks great. Unfortunately, the DOT brake fluid and the general feel of the shifters is a deal breaker for me. I have no interest in a suspension fork or a dropper post (I've used a dropper, and just never found myself in a situation where I needed to use it, so off it came).

Interesting that they are sticking to 1x for their gravel stuff. Although, it does look like the 12 spd cranks will work.

I'll gladly stick with my mullet setup on my Grail, but the fork would be an interesting addition...

Very interesting suite of products would be nice to a have complete set from a single company but atm I have bike setup with all of this functionality, so will consider it when buying a new bike in say a few years which hopefully via oem makes it a bit more affordable

Hey Shane - Initially I thought the dropper with its cushioning would be interesting. On reflection, cushcore inserts and lower PSI will give the cushioning plus rim protection. I am happy to wait your product review when you get a dropper and those rims for test (hint to SRAM)

Good video as usual. For sram, good try with but on my gravel bike I'm running 52t cassette and 36t force axs up front. Using 11spd force shifters with modified 12spd internals. Works well and I really do use the 52t a lot! Because typically the gravel climbs are steeper, and the speeds are slower. But I was waiting to see what Sram would do with a new gravel groupset and this new stuff is what I was expecting, but at least give the option of a 46 or 48t cassette...

Where I come to get my new product news. Thx

I'm still waiting to get my hands on Sram Rival etap. Cannot order directly to Vietnam due to some distributor restriction nonsense and Sram does not ship directly :(.

That cassette though is what eagle has been missing. Up until now I would never consider eagle because all it was was a 50t cog I don’t need.

The strange thing is. According to the SRAM website, the 'normal' Force derailleur has the Orbit clutch (like the RED). The Force XPLR derailleur does not have these. I think you need the clutch more with gravel...

Are the direct mount cranks/chainrings compatible with Quarq power meters or will Sram be releasing new power meters?

SRAM have finally listened ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Pleased I got my Campagnolo Ekar

Wicked Pissah Cool

As a “hardcore mountain biker”, these new things seem kind of weird. Why go with a suspension fork when it’ll give you minimal damping/travel, and add a ton of weight and complexity. You’d be better off going for the Spesh headset suspension system or just a larger volume tire, because without going full XC or Enduro, you’re not getting anywhere close to a MTB’s comfort and capability. Dropper post seems a bit pointless too. The whole reason you run one is to get your ass over the rear wheel for steep and technical stuff, so why only give 50mm when that’ll only marginally affect your ability to get back?

The Zipps look interesting. Might be good for my upcoming gravel build.

Xplr. Rhymes with "thurrrr" Example: "I like it when you move it right Xplrrr"

I’ve been riding SRAM on my gravel bikes for years.

Shimano yet again dropping the ball, might go over to the SRAM side

at last! sprockets teeth numbers?

Given that SRAM have no availability on 12 speed cassettes for the past seven months, excuse me if I'm underwhelmed.

Won't work on my Pinarello. None of it.

Stay away from this wheel. The tubeless setup really doesn’t work, if you’ve read reviews then you’ll see it’s a known issue. It’s caused by the way the nipples protrude into the rim bed. After trying about 10 different ways to get them setup I finally gave up. Note they didn’t seal the way they were taped from factory either. Zipp will not stand behind their product and I purchased them from Colorado Cyclist who will do nothing to right this. I’ve had to file a claim with PayPal and contact my credit card to go after getting a refund. I’ll never purchase anything from Zipp or Colorado cyclist again.

1x only?? Fail.