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[Stefan Mikes]

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

 

[edobici_forza]

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.

 

[RunForTheHills]

And one might think you were a bike weight nerd

I think the correct term from back in the day is weight weenie. Maybe people still use it.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

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).

 

[edobici_forza]

Now, you should weigh a mechanical derailleur with a cable and compare it to the weight of the AXS with the battery

It looks to be 60 grams more than mechanical.

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