Anyone who uses the electronic AXS groupsets from SRAM will already be familiar with the existing smartphone app. It can be used to connect the components to each other, customise the shifting logic or display battery statuses. However, the benefits of this app have so far been limited. This is where the new AXS web platform comes into play.
SRAM AXS Web at a glance
- Online portal for analysing data from AXS components
- Evaluation of journey data such as route, elevation, map display
- Analysis of the switching behaviour
- Connection to power meter performance data
- Tyre pressure analysis via Tire-Wiz air pressure sensors
- Currently only compatible with recordings from Garmin computers
- Integration of Wahoo computers in planning
- Can also be used without Sram components
- Can be used with an existing AXS app account
Click here to register for free: https://axs.sram.com
Comprehensive tour analysis
With AXS Web, component giant Sram now provides electrified mountain bikers with a comprehensive analysis tool. This not only allows the shifting behaviour to be evaluated during the tour. Other components from the Sram product family can also be integrated. For example, performance data from a Quarq-Powermeter were won or the Tyre pressure analysis of the Tire Wiz sensors. Sram is increasingly knitting a complete system around its electronic MTB components.
Currently only compatible with Garmin computers
However, the collected data can only be used in conjunction with a Garmin device such as the Edge 830, at least for the time being. The GPS computer serves as a sort of collection point for the journey data. However, an extension to GPS devices from Wahoo is being planned.
Sram's new analysis software therefore does not exclude products from other manufacturers. This is because any power meter can be connected to the Garmin unit. Even the data from a Shimano Di2 can be analysed in the online platform. Unfortunately, it is currently not possible to upload data via apps such as Strava. A Garmin computer must always be used as the basis.
With AXS Web, bikers can comprehensively analyse their riding data: When and how often did I shift gears? Which gears did I use the most? Was I within my performance zones during the tour? Of course, AXS Web also displays the route on the corresponding maps. Various preset data combinations are available to the user for the analysis. However, this also means that users cannot group and compare the data themselves.
Gain information through switching data and air pressure analysis
And what are the benefits compared to other portals such as Strava or Garmin Connect? The integration of the shifting statuses and the data from the tyre pressure sensors can definitely be a benefit for bikers. How does the air pressure in the tyres change in conjunction with the outside temperature, for example? Do I perform better if I change gear and therefore cadence on a hill? In order to gain information here, however, users have to delve deep into the subject matter. Definitely useful: the AXS web application sends push notifications to the computer and thus informs the user when the battery of the AXS components is about to run out.
We are currently riding an AXS groupset on one of our endurance test bikes and will report further on the new AXS web application after the first extensive test rides.
Stefan Frey
Editor
