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SRAM RED eTap rear derailleur installed on a road bicycle — the wireless electronic shifting system that made cable-free drivetrains a professional racing reality

SRAM AXS: The Challenger That Made Wireless Electronic Shifting Normal

SRAM AXS removed the wires from electronic shifting and proved that a fully wireless drivetrain could work at the highest level of professional racing. This guide explains how the AXS hierarchy works, where the wireless mythology is deserved, what serious riders actually buy, and where Shimano and mechanical alternatives remain credible.

May 20, 2026

Shimano 105 rear derailleur mounted on a road bicycle — the component that defines the enthusiast sweet spot in cycling drivetrain performance

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Shimano: The Quiet Parts Empire Under Most Serious Bicycles

Shimano manufactures the drivetrain components under most serious bicycles — shifters, derailleurs, chains, cassettes, brakes, and wheels. This guide explains how the groupset hierarchy works, what serious riders actually buy, where the reputation is deserved, and which alternatives from SRAM and Campagnolo are real.

May 20, 2026