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A Singletracks reader poll finds that a slim majority of mountain bikers now have an electronic drivetrain on at least one bike (about 51%), up from 44% a year earlier; 34% still have no interest. The article notes changes since the 2021 survey and invites readers to share what’s changed since then.
The 2023 Pinkbike Awards for Innovation of the Year nominees include the Cane Creek Tigon coil shock with air spring, Shimano's LinkGlide drivetrains with improved durability, SRAM's Eagle Transmission electronic drivetrain with easy installation and robust performance, Pinion's Motor Gearbox Unit (MGU) offering a condensed version of electronic shifting and mid-drive motor, and Classified's Powershift system with an electronically controlled, two-stage internally geared hub for a wide gear range.
SRAM has launched its fourth tier Apex AXS groupset, which is a 12-speed electronic drivetrain option available in XPLR wide-range configuration with 10-36t, 10-44t and 11-44t cassettes. The groupset is one-by only (1x) and is compatible with hydraulic disc brakes only. SRAM has also introduced a 12-speed mechanical option for Apex, its first 12-speed mechanical shifting groupset for road bikes. The Apex Eagle AXS and Apex Eagle mechanical groupset options are compatible with a 50t or 52t largest sprocket cassette. The new groupset is heavily geared towards gravel bikes and offers features like standard 11-speed freehub compatibility and flat bar levers.