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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Howling Cow Cafe

Howling Cow Cafe opened on July 1st, 2014, adjacent to Morning Fresh Dairy Farm hq, almost exactly a year after the Bellvue Bean closed down. That was a tough year for cyclists who were used to a mid-ride coffee break while doing the Dairy Loop. Lori and Robert Graves, the owners of Morning Fresh, managed to fill the void left by the Bean and then some. Howling Cow offers a comfortable patio with views of the foothills, great coffee, Ummbers IceCream, Noosa Yoghurt, baked goods, and other…

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