In his recent video, DesFit takes a deep dive into the newly updated 2025 SRAM Force AXS groupset, putting it through its paces to see how it stacks up against SRAM’s top-tier Red offering. With a total weight of 2,959 grams and a price tag of $2,842 USD when equipped with a power meter, the revamped Force AXS delivers serious performance at a more approachable cost. Highlights include dramatically improved braking power, smoother front shifting, redesigned shifter ergonomics with bonus shift buttons, and a versatile XPLR 1x option for gravel riders. Full review below.

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Mike Weber has lived in the Fort since he was six, has been riding mountain bikes in Northern Colorado since 1985, and has been selling homes here since 2002. He became a fan of the site when it was launched and became an advertiser shortly after. You'll recognize his name as a calm voice of reason and education on many of the local cycling forums offering trusted trail condition updates and well-thought-out etiquette tips. He's a former member of the Fort Collins Bicycle Advisory Committee,…

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