Rear Derailleurs

XPLR eTap AXS

• What’s the difference between XPLR eTap AXS rear derailleurs, eTap AXS wider gearing derailleurs, and eTap AXS derailleurs?
“MAX 33T” rear derailleur: 33T Max eTap AXS rear derailleurs work with 12-speed cassettes from 10-26T up to 10-33T maximum and are marked “Max 33T” on the back of the derailleur. These work as eith... See more
• Why does the XPLR derailleur only work as a 1x?
Due to an offset upper pulley, the XPLR rear derailleur will only work with a single front chainring. See more
• Can I make the XPLR rear derailleur work with a 2x system?
No, the XPLR rear derailleur is a dedicated 1x rear derailleur. See more
• What battery do XPLR rear derailleurs use?
The XPLR rear derailleurs use the same battery as all other AXS derailleurs, making it easy to carry a spare, or swap batteries from the Reverb XPLR AXS seatpost. See more
• How long can I ride before I need to charge my derailleur battery?
At full charge under normal use, the system will provide one month of riding or 1000+ kilometers (over 620 miles) — about 60 riding hours. See more
• Does the XPLR rear derailleur have chain management?
Yes, SRAM RED and Force XPLR rear derailleurs feature the Orbit fluid damper for superior chain management, while the Rival XPLR rear derailleur uses a spring clutch. See more
• Does the Orbit fluid damper or spring clutch need any maintenance or service?
No, Orbit dampers and spring clutches are sealed systems that do not require any maintenance. See more
• Can I use an oversize pulley set or aftermarket cage assembly for oversized pulleys on my XPLR rear derailleur?
XPLR was tested and designed as a system to optimize shift performance. Aftermarket cage replacement and/or pulley modification voids all warranty, as the modification of the derailleur requires pr... See more
• What tool is used to set the chain gap for an XPLR rear derailleur?
There is a tool specific to the adjustment of the XPLR rear derailleurs, but you can also use a ruler. The chain gap adjustment for XPLR rear derailleurs is completed with the derailleur shifted in... See more
• What is the chain gap adjustment for the XPLR rear derailleur with a 10-44T cassette?
The measurement between upper pulley teeth and largest cog for a 36T cassette is 11mm. For a 44T largest cog, 7-8mm is the correct distance between the largest cog and upper pulley. The chain gap a... See more
• Can I adjust my XPLR eTap AXS rear derailleur shift speed?
No, you can’t change the shift speed of eTap AXS rear derailleurs. See more