Is this SRAM’s new 2025 Force AXS road groupset? Leaked images show new components with strikingly similar looks to SRAM Red AXS – road.cc

Like this site? Help us to make it better.Last year brought the release of SRAM’s latest flagship Red AXS groupset, but now it seems a new iteration of SRAM Force AXS may be on the way if these blurry images recently leaked on the WeightWeenies forum are to be believed. From what we can make out, it also looks like the arrival of SRAM’s next updated second-tier groupset could look almost identical to the top-tier option. Here’s what we know so far…Despite SRAM’s current Force AXS 12-speed groupset receiving its last update less than two years ago, it seems the US brand may already be preparing a new version, with images (that admittedly look like they were created with a potato, but beggars can’t be choosers) posted to the Weight Weenies forum showing what could be the updated shifters, disc rotors, callipers, front and rear derailleurs, and chain.
One of the most noticeable changes is that the new levers seem to feature a similar design to SRAM’s top-tier Red groupset, with a sleeker shape and smaller shifter. This was a key selling point for our reviewer, Stu, who found the SRAM Red AXS levers “incredibly comfortable to use, allowing a natural position for my hands to settle into regardless of how I’m riding at the time”. Hopefully, the Force AXS levers will offer the same comfort and braking performance as SRAM Red.Again, like SRAM’s top-tier groupset, these new shifters may also feature Bonus Buttons, which are additional shift points for your thumbs on the inside of your hoods, as indicated by the square section in the leaked image.
Following on from the shifters, the images of the front and rear derailleurs also seem to draw inspiration from SRAM’s top-tier groupset. The rear derailleur and jockey wheels feature hollowed-out sections, highlighting that weight savings remain a key priority.SRAM Red AXS is designed for both 1x and 2x systems, featuring an Orbit fluid damper that prevents the derailleur and chain from flailing. This ensures the chain stays secure on a 1x setup, even without a front derailleur. It’s likely that this same feature will be included in the new Force AXS groupset as well.
> 2024 Sram Red AXS vs Shimano Dura-Ace R9200: which top-tier road groupset is best?The brake callipers and disc rotors don’t appear to differ much from the current SRAM Force groupset. The callipers remain a solid design, unlike the SRAM Red AXS callipers which feature cutouts designed for weight savings.A key focus of SRAM’s latest Red groupset was weight saving, and the chain in the leaked images of what appears to be the new Force groupset features a similar design to the Red E1 flattop chain, with cutouts in the outer plates and the same flat top edge.
There’s still a lot we don’t know from these images, and we’ll have to wait to see what the chainrings and cassette look like. Could a 13-speed road groupset from SRAM be on the way? We wouldn’t completely rule it out, although over in patent land it’s actually SRAM’s Japanese rival Shimano that has already filed a patent for a 13-speed groupset for road and off-road applications.As for pricing, SRAM launched the 2023 Force AXS groupset at a similar price to its predecessor, which was an impressive £2,290 at full RRP. In comparison, Shimano’s Ultegra R8170 Di2 groupset had an RRP of £2,399 at launch, so we think it’s likely any new Force AXS groupset could match Ultegra’s RRP. Given that Force AXS is three years newer, SRAM may consider this to offer better value for money.Although still very expensive, SRAM’s top-tier Red groupset is competitively priced, retailing at £4,090 in the cheapest guise which also includes Hammerhead’s Karoo bike computer. Similarly, the complete Force AXS groupset may include Hammerhead’s Karoo bike computer, which is also shown in the leaked images.SRAM launched its last second-tier groupset at the end of February in 2023, and two years later it looks like there’s a chance of a similar launch date in 2025. We asked SRAM if it could confirm or deny the rumours and offer any more information, but the brand refused to comment.  Let us know what you’d like to see from a new SRAM Force AXS groupset in the comments section below.We’ve noticed you’re using an ad blocker. If you like road.cc, but you don’t like ads, please consider subscribing to the site to support us directly. As a subscriber you can read road.cc ad-free, from as little as £1.99. If you don’t want to subscribe, please turn your ad blocker off. The revenue from adverts helps to fund our site.If you’ve enjoyed this article, then please consider subscribing to road.cc from as little as £1.99. Our mission is to bring you all the news that’s relevant to you as a cyclist, independent reviews, impartial buying advice and more. Your subscription will help us to do more.Emily is our track and road racing specialist, having represented Great Britain at the World and European Track Championships. With a National Title up her sleeve, Emily has just completed her Master’s in Sports Psychology at Loughborough University where she raced for Elite Development Team, Loughborough Lightning.Emily is our go-to for all things training and when not riding or racing bikes, you can find her online shopping or booking flights…the rest of the office is now considering painting their nails to see if that’s the secret to going fast…Looks like a UDH rear derailleur for the road groups isn’t going to happen any time soon.All very nice, but Sram continue to ignore the entry level market – and should be called out for it. Where is their ‘Cues’ equivalent???  They’re a business. They can focus on whatever part of the market they like!!They can.
Just like potential customers can complain if they don’t like the offerings.All very nice, but Sram continue to ignore the entry level market – and should be called out for it. Where is their ‘Cues’ equivalent???Why should they be forced to play in a market that’s being gobbled up by the Chinese?Why should they be forced to play in a market that’s being gobbled up by the Chinese?”The Chinese” are “gobbling up” entire markets, are they? You talk as if they’re some scary monolithic entity that is being greedy. What a racist comment.What a bellend assumption to make.I meant Chinese manufacturers, nothing more nothing less.  Your assumptions say more about you than they do about me.Unpleasant, isn’t it, to be called a racist based on someone else’s interpretation of the sentiment behind your words. Maybe now you’ll be slightly less quick to do so yourself in order to “win” arguments about bicycle components.Unpleasant, isn’t it, to be called a racist based on someone else’s interpretation of the sentiment behind your words. Maybe now you’ll be slightly less quick to do so yourself in order to “win” arguments about bicycle components.Ahh I see.  Butt-hurt from a differently phrased and previous chat.  Are you Nigel in disguise?It’s a matter of fact that Chinese companies infringe IP, engage in industrial espionage, produce items at subsidised rates, use forced labour, have low / no environmental standards / have energy costs way below western markets due to their reliance on coal power etc. etc.So I think “gobbling up” is a fair description – and accurately describes how entire markets have been taken.To make the leap from that to “RACIST” is absurd. It’s a matter of fact that Chinese companies infringe IP, engage in industrial espionage, produce items at subsidised rates, use forced labour, have low / no environmental standards / have energy costs way below western markets due to their reliance on coal power etc. etc.The only facts there are that some of your statements apply to some Chinese companies some of the time.  For example – China’s Renewables mix hit 35%. in 2023… which beats many EU countries.Nobody is forcing them.
SRAM can do as they seem fit, and cycling enthousiasts can complain if that doesn’t fit their needs.What gave it away? Was it the word ‘Force’ on the rear derailleur and shifters? 🤷🏻‍♂️This is wierd, Force was the first “2nd Gen” AXS gruppo (aka D2) Red actually borrowed lots of stuff from Force and just polished it.Seems odd to revise it again so quickly.I don’t think the update in 2023 actually contained anything much new just a bit of a refresh of existing Sram kit. Nevertheless, a bit odd, as you say.pretty sure Force had fairly significant hood changes in D2. Finally caught up then! This news has been doing the rounds for a number of days now.And your question at the end is laughable – how can anyone compare an unreleased groupset with no information known for sure to one that has been around and in use for years?
Oh please do stop being logical.
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