We have no way to validate Madrone’s claims, but based on how beefy their links look compared to the stock SRAM links on this broken AXS GX derailleur, we’re inclined to believe them.

It has a component selection that renders an MSRP of $5,000, which is $1,250 less than the lower next rung up, which has SRAM GX Eagle AXS Transmission. And the GX Eagle model is less than half ...

Groupset-wise, the clue is in the model name, there’s an SRAM Force AXS 1x groupset, specced with a 12-speed 10-44 cassette and 42T chainring and 160mm disc rotors front and rear. Wheels are the ...