Reverb AXS Wireless Dropper Post - Review, Install, Issues Resolved

Reverb AXS Wireless Dropper Post - Review, Install, Issues Resolved - Rockshox

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RockShox AXS wireless #dropper posts? Who needs one right? #RockShox #Reverb #AXS is an intriguing product, and here is my deep dive on it. The good, bad, and the ugly, + issues resolved!
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0:00 Intro
0:29 New or fresh takeoff?
0:58 Construction details
1:42 Bleed VALVE
2:25 Brains - dropper head, battery
3:04 AXS button, operation
3:46 Dropper remote / controller
4:45 Reverb AXS Weight
5:16 Dropper installation
6:23 Design limitations, stack height
6:45 Remote/ Controller Installation
7:29 First impressions
8:22 Using the AXS App
8:45 Issues? Resolved
9:18 Conclusions
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@DaBinChe Жыл бұрын

You're the most useful/helpful mtb reviewer/diy on YT, much more detail and straight to the point

@SobanBhatti 2 жыл бұрын

I've had the AXS dropper for exactly a year now and it has been great. This includes lots of winter riding on snow/ice. I found it to perform flawlessly in cold weather which cannot be said about most other droppers. No noticeable battery life degradation from what I have noticed. The lack of wires makes it easier and faster to swap it with a rigid post or just remove it to fit in the car. Recently it developed a few millimeters of squish and I had the opportunity of using the bleed value and that process was super easy and took 5 mins total. My favourite part about it the speed of actuation and release. The mouse click-esque remote's short throw makes it feel like a paddle shift vs clutch (with former being faster overall). Also paired with AXS drivetrain, nothing beats a clean cockpit with just two brake hoses. Let's just not talk about the price though ;) "it's a fitness expense"

@SobanBhatti 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB I think I jinxed it because after a recent ride I found 4 deep and 2 light gouges on the stanchion. Upon disassembling it I found the gouges lining up with the brass key channels. The rear of the post had the deep gouges while the front of the post had the lighter ones. Somehow the post grinded against those channels. My theory is that the brass keys wore out really fast and caused play which led to this damage. Sending it in for warranty and hoping they will replace the stanchion :( Rigid post till then. I highly recommend staying on top of this post's maintenance intervals which are pretty straight forward. I had just about 200 hours on it too and I ride in a relatively clean environment (Durham)

@SobanBhatti 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB I will be doing a big Don ride this Saturday. Do give me shout next time you are this way

@sgtkurry 2 жыл бұрын

@@SobanBhatti did RS warranty it? Just curious because I have these on all 3 of my bikes.

@SobanBhatti 2 жыл бұрын

@@sgtkurry Yes they did. They initially wanted to repair it but since there were no parts they sent a brand new post. The root cause was the top nut backing out and the stanchion sliding on the key channels. Always keep an eye on the nut and make sure it is snug.

@slide_drexler 2 жыл бұрын

As usual, another awesome in-depth review!

@womacko 2 жыл бұрын

Clean and detailed review! Thanks. Was able to gain a good overview about this product.

@emma70707 Жыл бұрын

I've really loved having a dropper post on my urban ebike just to make things a bit more convenient. This seems like a great option for folding bikes that have seatpost spacing!

@ThunderStruckMTB 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review! I will be looking at this when - and hopefully if, my Magura Vyron v2.0 post dies. I was worried when you showed the vibration noise as that would've been an absolute deal breaker for me. I'm hoping that Magura will update the Vyron as SRAM's asking price is borderline obscene and I can't imagine going back to a cable post... I was at Snowshoe last week and it was awesome!

@TCK71 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is excellent, thank! This equipment is a bit extravagant for my liking.

@stepan.furman 2 жыл бұрын

This part is the only wireless stuff that I considered using on my enduro bike. But after your video, I'm a bit confused by the noise and seg. Anyway, I don't really think it is worth the money. At least I know a couple of parts of my bike which worth upgrading earlier than the dropper post. But was quite interesting to watch. Your reviews are awesome as usual! Thank you very much.

@user-rc9ff5gc8i 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you don't think dropper sag is normal. Sram really has some nerve saying 5mm is acceptable (mine was more like 15mm). It was a happy day when I got rid of my Reverb. Also, I watch a ton of bike videos and just realized how many are from LoveMTB. Great work man!

@jack91522 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed that anything more than 1mm sag is too much. Any sag takes away from the mis - advertised drop rating.

@cambike 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Great video. I am on my third one now!! First one had 2" of sag at top of travel after few months, second was sent for service and they told me it was bent! Second post has had minimal easy use so I am not impressed. Have you or anyone else on here had problems with their AXS seat post or am I unlucky??

@jack91522 2 жыл бұрын

I was really surprised how much I like my axs derailleur. I think the axs dropper is good but I dont think it will surprise me as much. I would get it despite the price but I can't get over the weight and stack height. I also would like it in a 185mm.

@sebastiengiovannelli8556 2 жыл бұрын

I found myself a little way to avoid creaking from the axs reverb head . unscrewed all things in it , a good bunch of grease everywhere , roll inner tube with thin double sided tape on saddle rail , screw back on everything , not a single creaking nor a noisy bolt when screw side bolt

@Nosaracasalaplaya Жыл бұрын

Great review .now where do I put a saddle bag .i hate carrying things in my pockets .

@davidherringgo 10 ай бұрын

Great review, easy to follow. Thanx

@LoveMTB 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@xaccix 2 жыл бұрын

So much Information... sooo great!

@miker9184 4 ай бұрын

Great job hitting all the important aspects of the AXS. Very good job as a reviewer !!!!!

@LoveMTB 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike, glad to help!

@popolnisch 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Which clamp is it you use for the dropper controller? Is it the SRAM “discret clamp” ? Or do you have a link maybe ? Thanks

@jim6335 2 жыл бұрын

also, where did you get the rubber plugs for holes for the cable?

@2002william 5 ай бұрын

It's expensive but can't wait to get this as well as T-type drivetrain to have a clean cockpit look!

@LoveMTB 5 ай бұрын

I agree with you on that!

@ArturPereiraMTB 2 жыл бұрын

You make great content. I commend you for that. Thanks.

@MaQuGo119 2 жыл бұрын

The only thing I have to look for, when choosing a dropper, is the inner diameter of the seat post? Recomend me one with good price quality for X Caliber pls 👀

@wangelite5279 2 жыл бұрын

My 3 months old axs reverb dropper just developed an issue. The dropper get stuck in compress mode. Worse when fully compress. I can hear the servo trying to "open a catch". Eventually it releases the dropper to full height. Im annoyed with this post. Ive been treating it with care and no crashes. Now I have to wait for the bike company to reply on what to do next.

@topspot4834 Жыл бұрын

Any issues when you bottom out on jumps hitting your rear wheel? Seth illustrated that happening to him, but he's still using it so I'm guessing it can't be that big a deal. Expensive but I'd use on two bikes, and I like being able to remove and clean without having to reattach the cable everytime.

@perun.fitness Жыл бұрын

By the weight.. now ad to the classic dropper the weight of the actuator and the entire cable and tubing.. what is the weight difference now?

@sonnyfung5135 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think that the new 2022 Megatower will be out very soon? Just like the new NOMAD & Bronson?

@Jcool721 Ай бұрын

Hi, thanks! I'm wondering to set it up to my Farley. 440 length is very close to my max range and you said about 6cm stack. Is it so that it's then 500? I'm there within millimeters then in my range :-) I need to be sure about the total length. Edit, I found it from technical spec. With the 150mm travel I can have minimum exposed seatpost length 215.

@jamble7k 2 жыл бұрын

the lever seems quite large, vulnerable in crashes?

@jack91522 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried the bikeyoke devine? That is on my shortlist.

@tomcagle5324 2 жыл бұрын

BTW Nice practical review! THX🍻

@devinrobinson5999 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone got a link to a service video for the Reverb AXS dropper?

@GokkunGuru 2 жыл бұрын

Wireless dropper is so next level. Damn this component is hella expensive next to a suspension fork.

@rokbukejlovic 2 жыл бұрын

i think they could make only 1 lever for shifter and dropper to save a bit of weight and ''material''

@sonnduro 2 жыл бұрын

match maker can work with your xt brakes. i'm currently using a wolftooth remote with match maker on my XT m8120 because at the time i got them the remote was not available in ispec ev. give it a try

@sonnduro 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB you don’t need to file the bolt

@krisk5819 Жыл бұрын

Hi. I love your movies :) At the seventh minute you show the adapter for the Shimano I Spec EV. However, it is clearly visible that it is the right adapter, for right side. Do you know any adapters for the left side? Company, model, catalog numer? I only found Wolf Tooth but to the right side. I am looking for the left adapter but cannot find it. Regards from Poland

@krisk5819 Жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB OK, Thank You. I'II check it.

@tinshield 2 жыл бұрын

I want one that goes down automatically as well.

@edvilleangol3279 Жыл бұрын

Awe wow. That's amazing 👏

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

Thanks🤘

@edvilleangol3279 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

@edvilleangol3279 Жыл бұрын

Does it work with the phone app as well?

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

@@edvilleangol3279 Definitely just like all AXS components

@peterago1082 2 жыл бұрын

i Just purchased this dropper post, question i have a Park tool repair stand PRS25, can i clamp my seat post, the seat post has a wide 34.9 that goes into the seat tube and it also has the thin part which drops, i dont have much of the wide 34.9 sticking out so is it ok to clamp the thin dropper part in the repair stand.

@peterago1082 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB thanks

@tomcagle5324 2 жыл бұрын

I've been luv'n my GX AXS shifting on my E-mtb. Precision shifting with a high torque motor. Not a Sram guy, but AXS eagle genius maybe an apt description. Willing to explore the dropper too, holy sh$$, the 💸. Plus, I've had rail clamp problems on my beloved Fox Transfer '21. (I have the updated clamp plate too!). Looks like it's worth the investment. I'm just going to have sell a kidney to afford it!😅. But security concerns. Only positive left about the mechanical dropper is it's harder to steal? Let me know if I'm wrong please...😇

@tomcagle5324 Жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB maybe. On Transfer issue, nah, the saddle rail stills slips in the clamp even with loctite (red)...the t-bolts are a cool idea and allow angular access, but lack sheer strength. Too thin and brittle and snap with minimal torque. So, I just gave up and put my older Transfer '18 on with a traditional clamp. Problem solved! No need now for the AXS dropper. Need a nice cheaper '21 Transfer?😉

@tomcagle5324 Жыл бұрын

On theft vulnerability: controllers $100 to replace not a priority item compared to an $840 dropper and $500 rear mech... at least the mech has the chain that's harder/slower to remove. The highest end item with just a quick clamp bolt....and gone in seconds rather than minutes. Just keep'n it real. One big AXS con besides cost/theft, the main function of a dropper: is to lower CG as much as possible: my Transfer and OneUp V2 dropper have a much lower stack height on the seat tube for sitting lower in the cockpit. So, given the costs and reliability, with lower stack height, and less theft vulnerability, I think I'm ok with my AXS drivetrain and wired dropper. Just not an optimal option for me, otherwise still genius for those with 💸💸💸 to spend. 😇

@GokkunGuru 2 жыл бұрын

What beautiful saddle is that? Make and model pls

@dariuszwalczyk4521 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like Nukeproof Vector. :-)

@sebastianjost 2 жыл бұрын

How is the delay between pressing the button and the post actually moving? I've heard that it's noticably slower than a mechanical post.

@normanmommu1 2 жыл бұрын

I have Reverb AXS, and it is faster, seriously. Just the whole experience for me personally has been just awesome in every aspect, I will probably never return to a cable actuated post ever again. I see it superior in almost every aspect (performance, ease of use, ease of installation, longetivity, service and service intervals, the list goes on).

@jack91522 2 жыл бұрын

@@normanmommu1 the axs derailleur has been an amazing experience, i will not go back to a cable. Im waiting for them to increase drop range, lower stack height, and reduce the weight to be more inline with other really smooth droppers. Till then the cable will have to do.

@topspot4834 10 ай бұрын

@@jack91522same, it's due for a refresh, like you said, sag and stack height needs improvement ... I'd also like to see them put the battery in a different spot. If your have a smaller frame with 29" wheels you can knock it of when compressing ... For $861 I want perfection.

@jim6335 2 жыл бұрын

how much side to side play do you have? I have a little bit of movement on the shaft not the parts that attaches to the seat. For $800, I expect no play.

@jim6335 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB after 1 month, I developed about 1 mm of squish. Venting doesn't help. Do you have any up and down play when fully extended?

@jim6335 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB $200 oneup drop has zero play 😒

@epicgamertiki 2 жыл бұрын

Mine sucks. Just bought and it is full of problems/malfunctions.

@georgeforeman89 Жыл бұрын

Do you know if the remote comes with it in the box?

@georgeforeman89 Жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB is the remote included with the dropper post?

@jiajianhou426 5 ай бұрын

does it have any play or sag when riding?

@LoveMTB 5 ай бұрын

Mine is solid. For any sag you have the valve at the bottom

@viniciovieirajr. 2 жыл бұрын

I would very much like to have one of these. But brother, here in Brazil, one of those, just for the rich...

@JogBird 2 жыл бұрын

that seatpost cost about as much as my first car

@johnwilkes9142 2 жыл бұрын

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@Nosaracasalaplaya Жыл бұрын

It cost more than 65 Chevy 2 . $500.haha

@kolomoetsan 2 жыл бұрын

Какая цена?

@kolomoetsan 2 жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB, ничего себе! Дорого!

@cularu1 2 жыл бұрын

heavy AF!

@Perception_ 2 жыл бұрын

If it is possible to easily rebuild it so it will function like a normal wired option, that would be a great feature because you never know when these electronics may fail on you. Personally I'm all for fail safing things, and it shouldn't be all that hard to make it possible to attach a wire at the bottom of this. That being said I have no need for anything electronic for a bicycle, because you will be pretty much be screwed when those fail. Mechanical things you can fix. I also like the feel of mechanical things a lot better.

@topspot4834 10 ай бұрын

You would carry and install a cable mid ride instead of just recharging when you get home? If so, you're in the extreme minority, and anyone who would drop $861 on a seatpost, would either have or buy a wired one if needed.

@86309 2 жыл бұрын

Still too heavy and the next one should go up and down by itself at the push of the button.

@marekzmazur2077 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's more as a spare battery holder 😂

@michiganstate149 Жыл бұрын

You aren't kidding. The only reason I'm considering one of these is to have a spare right there on the bike for the mech.

@noureddineelaroussi7680 Жыл бұрын

Pay $800 now and you'll see it for $120 2 years later! Never buy new technology unless you're one of those addicts, cable works just as good if not better!

@Coldsteel83 Жыл бұрын

I believe this has already been around for 3+ years. Cost has pretty much stayed the same unless you buy a used one.

@DerrylWester 5 ай бұрын

Has 2 years already passed by? Lmao

@DIYManiacJohnP 11 ай бұрын

The reverb has to be the worse dropper ever made. I have no understanding why bike manufacturers continue to put it on their bikes. Best place for the reverb is the trash bin. OneUp and PNW are the best

@LoveMTB 10 ай бұрын

Probably not talking about the Reverb AXS though...

@DIYManiacJohnP 10 ай бұрын

@@LoveMTB same poor design, just wireless

@SourPatchPuss 2 жыл бұрын

This thing is nowhere near worth the money in my opinion. With there being so many good options out there for a fraction of the price it seems unnecessary unless you’re looking for something to spend money on… in which case there are many other more useful things out there.