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Say hi to the Rival Buddies

We sent these SRAMbassadors two Rival eTap AXS groupsets—one for themselves, and one for their best ride buddy. Their stories will remind you why bike rides are simply better when you’re always in the right gear, with the right person.

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CHAS + SEAN

From flying around the city on fixed gears, to ripping down backroads on gravel bikes, Chas and Sean are no strangers to sending it. They heavily rely on each other when adventuring by bike, and now their shifting's as reliable as their friendship with Rival eTap AXS.

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EMILY + CHRIS

Emily and Chris co-founded Squid Bikes and brought the Gravtron to life for long days on endless dirt roads and fully-loaded weekends. With Rival eTap AXS, the possibilities are endless for these buddies and their handmade bikes.

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CHARLI + KELLI

Aussies Charli and Kelli met riding road bikes but recently got the gravel bug. Since Kelli had never tried electronic shifting off-road, Charli nominated her as her Rival Buddy.

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JOHN + BRIGITTE

Soon-to-be parents John and Brigitte use bikes to find calm in chaos. Their lives in Austria are busy as ever, so John knew upgrading Brigitte to a wireless drivetrain meant they could worry less and ride more.

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NATT + MATT

Leading local group rides brought Natt and Matt together on the paved loops of London, where they discovered a shared sense of adventure. To get off the beaten path, Natt set up Matt with his first AXS mullet.

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Meet Rival eTap AXS

Experience a better bike ride. SRAM Rival eTap AXS features the technology modern riders want—intuitive wireless shifting, innovative gearing, integrated power measurement, AXS connectivity, and refined hydraulic disc brakes. It’s low on complexity, but rich with features.

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