SRAM RED AXS 2024

Lucas Bourgoyne

One word I would use to describe the SRAM Red Axs Groupset is refined…

I had this groupset first installed right before US Professional Nationals, the first of three consecutive rainy crits (US Pro Crit, Easton Twilight, Tour of Somerville). Honestly, I was nervous - I usually don’t like to put new things on my bike the day before a race. But I came to find that installing Red Axs was one of the best decisions I could’ve made for a technical rainy crit. Between the lighter brake pull feel and improved performance of braking I could tell within minutes of starting the race that I had a secret weapon up my sleeve. There’s nothing better than being able to go into a corner at Mock-Jesus speed, pulling brake at the last minute, shooting thirty wheels forward, and to get through the corner with no issues. It’s one hell of a lethal asset. Another exciting feature of the groupset that it’s almost a half pound lighter than its predecessor, putting my bike weight in at just a hair over 15 pounds. How many people do you know that can say they have a 15 pound disc brake aero bike? Last but not least, SRAM is now offering up to a 56T chain ring with their SRAM Red Axs Groupset. As a thic (with three c’s) sprinter boy who’s tasked with going speeds of over 40 mph and pushing 1800 watts towards the line, this has been one heck of a game changer for me. I’m proud to say that since installing the new SRAM Red Axs I have been able to take my first national level win at Easton Twilight this past weekend. It has been one heck of a ride and I can’t thank SRAM enough for putting me on the best equipment possible. One down and here’s to many more achievements on the new Red Axs!