Rival meets the AXS Mobile App

Tutorials and instruction on using Rival eTap AXS with the AXS Mobile App.

• How do I use the AXS Mobile App?
Select a topic below for tutorials that walk you through component pairing and functions of the SRAM AXS Mobile app.  AXS Component Pairing AXS App Setup and Bike Profile Creation AXS Drivetrain S... See more
• Do I need a smartphone to use Rival eTap AXS?
No, you do not. The system is fully functional without the need for a smartphone. But without it, you’ll miss a bunch of bonus features and performance enhancing firmware updates that will help you... See more
• If I select the sequential shifting option, can I still command the front derailleur to shift manually if I want it to?
Yes. Just push both shift paddles at the same time to make the front derailleur shift just as you would in full manual mode. This will override the sequential shifting for that front derailleur shi... See more
• Can I change the way the shifters move the rear derailleur? (e.g. move the derailleur outboard with a left shifter click)?
Yes, the SRAM AXS Mobile App allows you to customize your shift paddle functions so that you can choose to shift down with the right or left shifter, and vice versa. You can find details on how to ... See more
• What are “enhanced shifting modes” for Rival eTap AXS?
There are two enhanced shift modes: Sequential and Compensating. The system will automatically shift both front and rear derailleurs in Sequential mode (one gear jump at a time), so you avoid shift... See more
• Can I turn enhanced shifting modes on or off without connecting to the AXS Mobile App?
Yes, but you first need to use the SRAM AXS App to assign an enhanced shift mode (Sequential or Compensating). See our AXS Mobile App section for app tutorials.  Following this, you can then toggle... See more
• Can I set up my shifters to shift the front derailleur automatically for fully sequential-style shift logic?
Yes. Sequential Shift Mode can be enabled within the Drivetrain Settings menu of the AXS Mobile App.  See our AXS Mobile App section for a complete list of app tutorials.  Related article: Can I tu... See more
• How do I pair my Garmin, Wahoo, or Hammerhead cycling computer with SRAM AXS?
AXS drivetrains are compatible with ANT+ cycling computers that support drivetrain sensor pairing. Garmin, Wahoo, and Hammerhead have devices compatible with SRAM AXS components.  For Garmin and Wa... See more
• What cycling computer head units are compatible with Rival eTap AXS?
You can find a list of AXS compatible cycling computers in our How to Pair article and within the "This is Ant" component directory.  See more
• Are periodic firmware updates available for Rival eTap AXS components?
Yes, performance-enhancing firmware updates are periodically released and are supported through the AXS Mobile App.  Learn how to perform firmware updates and other functions in our AXS Mobile App ... See more
• What eTap AXS system information is made available to be displayed on ANT+ compatible cycling head units?
The AXS system information available through your cycling computer unit includes gear selection, number of shifts, and battery status. SRAM AXS Web also provides advanced ride analysis when linked ... See more
• Can I adjust my Rival eTap AXS rear derailleur shift speed?
No, you can’t change the shift speed of Rival eTap AXS. However, the rear shifting speed automatically increases slightly when a front derailleur is not paired to the groupset during 1x use. See more
• Do I need to have the SRAM AXS Mobile App to use AXS Web?
No, you can access AXS Web simply by creating a SRAMid directly on axs.sram.com. However, you'll miss out on a lot that AXS Web has to offer without the app, such as Bike Profile creation, battery ... See more