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Stefan, I do not know. I never compared the mechanical to the wireless. I did update my Santa Cruz Tallboy MTB from cabled 11 speed X01 to 12 speed AXS, many years ago. I never considered the weight. I would think the AXS is slightly heavier. but I move slowly anyway...haha
And one might think you were a bike weight nerd :)
 
HAHA. This is true. But in the e-bike world I have learned less mass = longer battery range. you know the Creo is only 320. Also more efficient wheels make a difference. I have also dropped 10lbs of my own weight.
Now, you should weigh a mechanical derailleur with a cable and compare it to the weight of the AXS with the battery :)

I think the correct term from back in the day is weight weenie. Maybe people still use it.
Sounds legit! (I'm not a native English speaker).
 
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