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I BROKE a Zipp 303 Firecrest Carbon Wheel….Just Riding Along. 🤦🏻♂️
A topic I never intended to put to the test – The lifetime warranty of the Zipp 303 Firecrest wheels I have on the gravel bike. The universe had other rocky plans a few weeks back when I cracked my rear rim ‘Just Riding Along’. Quick correction from the video, I mention the Model Year […]
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SRAM AXS Wireless BLIPS // Wireless Satellite Shifting
SRAM eTap AXS Wireless Blips (EC-BLIP-B1) are now available for all SRAM AXS systems. This video covers the technical specifications and configuration options for these ‘place anywhere’ 7 gram satellite shifters. Wireless Blips for AXS – Details: ● 38mm x 21.5mm // 7g. ● Battery Life: Est. 4 – 7+ years. ● Non replaceable […]
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SRAM Acquires Hammerhead // Karoo & Karoo 2 Cycling GPS
After almost five years from the original Karoo cycling GPS being released, Hammerhead has joined the SRAM community of brands and promises further development and integration. Notes from my recent Karoo 2 video discussion: – The Karoo units have a mobile phone like touchscreen / UI. ✅ – Karoo units are configured all on […]
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SIGEYI AXO Power Meter for SRAM AXS: Details // 1x Setup // Data Review
A follow up to my previous SIGEYI AXO spider based power meter review – This time looking at the SRAM AXS/DUB compatible 8-4-107 version of the AXO. Will this unit require an upscale? Doe it rival the SRAM AXS Power Meter spider? Dig in to find out! Technical Specifications: ● Type: Spider Based Power […]
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SRAM/RockShox Reverb AXS XPLR “Gravel Bike” Dropper Post // Hands-On Review 🚲
For the last week I’ve had this new RockShox Reverb SRAM AXS XPLR “Gravel Bike” dropper post on loan from SRAM Australia. In this video I cover the details, install, configuration, and give my take on what riding with this drop/suspension post was like on my Aspero gravel bike. Links: SRAM Official Reverb AXS […]
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NEWS: SRAM eTap AXS XPLR Drivetrain // RockShox XPLR Suspension // Zipp XPLR 101 Wheelset
A fully loaded news day from SRAM (and a few of the brands it owns) for all things gravel. A new drivetrain in the form of eTap AXS XPLR (“Explore”), two new suspension products from RockShox, and new gravel specific wheels from Zipp. In this video I do a quick swoop across all things new […]
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Smart Trainer Tip: SRAM Eagle NX Cassette for MTB/Gravel Bikes
All direct drive smart trainers ship with Shimano HG freehubs so can be a costly exercise switching to a SRAM XD Driver (freehub) and a compatible XD cassette to mount your 12 Speed Eagle MTB or gravel bike. The PG-1230 (NX Eagle) is Shimano HG freehub compatible and will save you a lot of money! […]
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Installing SRAM eTap MultiClic Remote Shifters // Gravel Bike Upgrades!
SRAM MultiClics shift buttons allow you to shift exactly on the position you want on the handlebar. This video covers the details, install, and I head out for a test ride with them on the Aspero SRAM Red AXS x1 gravel bike I recently added to the Lama stable! Links: SRAM MultiClics (Amazon): https://amzn.to/3e51Zki […]
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