No, only road Flattop chains (RED, Force, Rival, or Apex) should be used with RED XPLR AXS. While current MTB and Road chain offerings may share the same geometry and measurements, they are optimized differently for their specific discipline usage through use of varying functional finishes. For best performance, durability, and warranty, MTB chains should be used with MTB drivetrains and Road chains should be used with Road drivetrains.
Articles in this section
- What sets the new SRAM RED XPLR AXS groupset apart from the previous XPLR groupset?
- What parts are available with the SRAM RED XPLR AXS product line? When will they be available?
- How much does the SRAM RED XPLR AXS groupset weigh? Is it lighter than the previous version?
- Are any of the components on the new SRAM RED XPLR AXS groupset backwards compatible?
- What is the difference between SRAM RED XPLR AXS and Eagle Transmission?
- How do I pair my RED XPLR AXS drivetrain to a bike computer?
- What chains are compatible with SRAM RED XPLR AXS? Can I use a T-type chain?
- What cassette options are available with the SRAM RED XPLR AXS groupset?
- What gearing options are available with the SRAM RED XPLR AXS groupset?
- What crankset is available on the SRAM RED XPLR AXS groupset?