RockShox

Maybe it isn't technically true, but it feels like shock pumps are really bad at their job. No big deal if you'll be filling your fork to 80psi, but topping off a rear shock at a bike park can be a painful experience so bad that you would rather just live with an undersprung shock rather than red welts and blisters on your hands.

This pump is quite long, so it isn't easy to put in your pack. However that length must be contributing to mechanical leverage, because the first time you use it you'll hit your target pressure so effortlessly you'll swear the gauge must be lying. You're still going to need something more compact if you ride with a hip pack, but if you ride with a large enough hydration pack this is simply a no-brainer.

I had a fox transfer dropper post (2024) on my specialized epic Evo and this dropper would stick periodically even though it wasn't that old and weathered. I could have gotten a One Up, Wolf tooth, PNW but decided to bite the bullet and get the RockShox AXS as I had the previous model on my other bike. Such a game changer! Easy to install and integrates well with the SRAM APP as I have the transmission derailleur. You do need to buy a dropper post remote though. I got the SRAM pod (left side) and you can configure this on the SRAM APP as well. I'm loving this axs dropper post!

As a road cyclist with a pretty seat to bar drop with a pretty similar setup on my gravel bik this component was interesting. Descending down bumpy gravel that leaned over got my curious to try a drop bar reason one to drop center of gravity and get the saddle out of my way and reason two being the active dampening seemed pretty cool to get a bit of comfort.

Everything was great and worked perfectly 75 mm is more then enough. The only negative is the weight and large battery unit seat clamp thing.

It takes a bit to tinker and get the seat angle to your exact liking.

Weight wise is should be 100 grams lighter for how much it costs.

Also you have to buy the rox shock pump to get the high psi needed.

If sram can't cut the weight at least include the pump.

I upgraded from the Sid Select. Not only did I lose a half a pound in weight but the performance is really noticeable. First, off my Select was only 110 mm of travel. I have the Epic Evo and those 10 mm really seem to make a difference. Haven't smacked pedals yet. For the performance. I really do notice a differnce, seem to have a lot more control on choppy, rocky surfaces that we have here in Northern California. Also feels more plush with things really do get rowdy.