New SRAM Red eTap AXS Max rear derailleur goes bigger on range – CyclingTips

Following in the footsteps of the Force eTap AXS Wide drivetrain that was introduced in May, SRAM has now added a similar ultra-wide-range gearing option for the flagship Red eTap AXS groupset.
The key addition is a new Red eTap AXS Max rear derailleur, which doesnt actually use a longer pulley cage like youd expect. Instead, it features a modified upper knuckle that drops the whole derailleur slightly downward for a more appropriate chain gap and chain wrap with larger cassettes than is available…

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