No, there are no plans to make AXS 12-speed front and rear derailleurs compatible through firmware with 11-speed. It's electrical and physical differences, rather than firmware, that limit 12-speed components from being able to work with 11-speed chains, cassettes, and cranksets.
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- Does SRAM make a head unit that is compatible with SRAM RED eTap?
- Can the SRAM RED eTap components communicate with my iOS or Android device?
- Can Quarq power meter data be combined with gear selection data using SRAM or Quarq software when using SRAM RED eTap 2x11?
- Will a firmware update for SRAM AXS derailleurs be released to enable 11-speed compatibility?
- Can I create a bike profile in the SRAM AXS App when eTap 11-speed derailleurs are combined with AXS shift-brake levers or BlipBox?
- Can I use the SRAM AXS App to view battery levels of RED eTap 11-speed derailleurs?
- Can I customize SRAM RED eTap 11-speed shift actions and drivetrain settings with the AXS App?
- Can I use Blips and MultiClics when RED or Force eTap AXS shift-brake levers are paired with eTap 11-speed derailleurs?
- Can I install my existing SRAM RED eTap HRD brake calipers onto RED or Force eTap AXS HRD shift-brake levers?
- Do SRAM eTap AXS shifters work with eTap 11-speed front and rear derailleurs?