SRAM AXS 4+

Worked, but...

I was able to configure my new Sram Red AXS drive train through the app. However, It repeatedly hung and I was forced to restart the app several times. I had no trouble updating the firmware of each of the shifting components including the power meter. I was unsuccessful at reaching the setup menu on my iPhone and eventually stopped and installed the app on my iPad. I was then able to connect to all components at the same time and get into the setup menu.
On I positive note, the changes I made to actuation and sequential shifting worked perfectly and have been very satisfying.
Sram has a special challenge in that the app must connect to each of the 4 wireless shifting components simultaneously. Presently, Campagnolo and Shimano only need to connect to the singular interface because the parts are hard-wired to eachother. Given Sram’s special challenge, the current version is barely adequate and needs some serious refinement.

Much Improved

The original app had a lot of bugs. In fact, one of the instructions in the app was “if you can’t connect to your SRAM, force-quit the app, cycle Bluetooth off and on, and reopen the app”. Ha, no lie. Anyway, it works a lot better now. I am able to connect every time I open the app now. I was able to change the shifting option from one gear per click to include 3 gears for holding the shifter. I like that you can do that for only 1 direction if you want. My only complaint is the battery level display on the app should be bigger, and include percentage. Even nice to have a separate battery indicator app, because once you setup the shifting, you will rarely need the app for anything except to check battery level.

I’m happy with the app, and I absolutely love my SRAM Eagle system and will never go back to shift cables.

Developer Response ,

Thanks for your review. I'll pass on your suggestion.

It is a decent app however…

While most functions of this app worked decently, I was unable to delete any bikes or add any pictures. While the initial set up was rather time consuming, the performance of this app degraded over time. I am somewhat disappointed in this app, while I was able to customize my shifting, I would like to see the feature where you can view the amount of time spent in each gear in the app rather than a separate website. For such an exciting development in the mountain biking world, I expected better in terms of overall ease and convenience from this app.