I realize the price difference is very significant, but as you've asked, I'd be looking at Rival AXS? The flexibility to swap out to any other AXS drivetrain, add a Reverb if you feel like it, etc... I'm running D1 (old gen) Force AXS brifters mixed with GX T-type on my bike ([details are here](https://nsmb.com/forum/forum/gear-4/topic/because-you-keep-asking-coopers-bike-checks-and-updates-132850/?post=2482583\#post-2482583))
This Apex so far isn't terribly impressive - that said, I'd wager it'd be a lot better with a GX or X01 derailleur, as I think that's probably where most of the shifting performance is lost? You could also upgrade the cassette, which would help further. Its not as crisp/sharp/etc as higher end groups, that's for sure. I also haven't spent much time faffing with it to see if I can get it running really well yet; check hanger alignment, limits, blah blah blah. I pretty much just ran it straight out of the box.
April 17, 2024, 11:17 a.m. - Cooper Quinn
I realize the price difference is very significant, but as you've asked, I'd be looking at Rival AXS? The flexibility to swap out to any other AXS drivetrain, add a Reverb if you feel like it, etc... I'm running D1 (old gen) Force AXS brifters mixed with GX T-type on my bike ([details are here](https://nsmb.com/forum/forum/gear-4/topic/because-you-keep-asking-coopers-bike-checks-and-updates-132850/?post=2482583\#post-2482583)) This Apex so far isn't terribly impressive - that said, I'd wager it'd be a lot better with a GX or X01 derailleur, as I think that's probably where most of the shifting performance is lost? You could also upgrade the cassette, which would help further. Its not as crisp/sharp/etc as higher end groups, that's for sure. I also haven't spent much time faffing with it to see if I can get it running really well yet; check hanger alignment, limits, blah blah blah. I pretty much just ran it straight out of the box.