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113tac · Jul 17, 2025 at 8:04 AM

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Definitely saves you time and headaches. After getting axs a couple yers ago, I switched everything over (that I ride). No more twisting the barrel, no more cable or line replacements. In our dusty Utah summers that line gets gunked up pretty fast and shifting gets sticky.
They are pretty bomber too. I've knocked it so many times, broke the hanger clean off once. I put a new hanger on, hung it back on, and shifted like new (it still does today).
That said, if you know for sure you're going UDH soon, I'd hold off. Compared to the AXS, the T-type is way beefier, sleeker (closer to the frame), shifts better, and easier to use. There are no more limit screws, no more b-tension, no more hangers to get misaligned, and have replaceable parts.
Unfortunately the cassette and chain are not interchangeable. The cranks, chainring, and shifters are. So, if you're wanting to get regular axs now, then upgrade later, it's still a pretty penny.
With T-tpye, the good thing is that there's not much improvement to be had above the gx derailleur and chain. The cassettes are significantly lighter as you pay more. I ended up with the gx derailleur and chain, X01 cassette, and found some X01 cranks on sale. I think most people prefer the gx derailleur because it has the battery tucked in.
Oh yeah, one last thing. The clutch on AXS is definitely its weak point. It's kinda rattly, and I know several people have had them blow out completely, necessitating a whole new assembly. The T-type has no such issues.

My vote is keep your Codes, and upgrade them a little. New Galfer pads, HS2 rotors, fresh bleed. They'll fell great.
And keep your standard shifting for now. Check the hanger and cage. If you need to, swap the cable and derailleur. Won't cost you much and get you back shifting really well. Save your money for now, then, when you go UDH go for the T-Type AXS.
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Those trickstuff pads you sent when I bought the codes off you were solid…they died a tragic death during a wet 50 mile race haha.

I replaced with MTX gold and red and those have been great too. I still prefer TRPs but codes with that setup are good.

ginseng27 · Jul 17, 2025 at 8:51 AM

abacall said: ↑

Definitely saves you time and headaches. After getting axs a couple yers ago, I switched everything over (that I ride). No more twisting the barrel, no more cable or line replacements. In our dusty Utah summers that line gets gunked up pretty fast and shifting gets sticky.
They are pretty bomber too. I've knocked it so many times, broke the hanger clean off once. I put a new hanger on, hung it back on, and shifted like new (it still does today).
That said, if you know for sure you're going UDH soon, I'd hold off. Compared to the AXS, the T-type is way beefier, sleeker (closer to the frame), shifts better, and easier to use. There are no more limit screws, no more b-tension, no more hangers to get misaligned, and have replaceable parts.
Unfortunately the cassette and chain are not interchangeable. The cranks, chainring, and shifters are. So, if you're wanting to get regular axs now, then upgrade later, it's still a pretty penny.
With T-tpye, the good thing is that there's not much improvement to be had above the gx derailleur and chain. The cassettes are significantly lighter as you pay more. I ended up with the gx derailleur and chain, X01 cassette, and found some X01 cranks on sale. I think most people prefer the gx derailleur because it has the battery tucked in.
Oh yeah, one last thing. The clutch on AXS is definitely its weak point. It's kinda rattly, and I know several people have had them blow out completely, necessitating a whole new assembly. The T-type has no such issues.

My vote is keep your Codes, and upgrade them a little. New Galfer pads, HS2 rotors, fresh bleed. They'll fell great.
And keep your standard shifting for now. Check the hanger and cage. If you need to, swap the cable and derailleur. Won't cost you much and get you back shifting really well. Save your money for now, then, when you go UDH go for the T-Type AXS.
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this is the way.

abacall · Jul 18, 2025 at 8:05 AM

flipnidaho said: ↑

The reason I still live in ID. Rainbows, Brook, Cutthroat and never ending singletrack in the alpine lined with wildflowers.

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What are you catching those lunkers on? Just went out yesterday, caught a few little guys on a Caddis that they were hitting. But none of the bigger ones were rising. Thinking of trying some sow bugs, drakes, or rainbow midges.

Gunshot-6A · Jul 18, 2025 at 8:56 AM

abacall said: ↑

What are you catching those lunkers on? Just went out yesterday, caught a few little guys on a Caddis that they were hitting. But none of the bigger ones were rising. Thinking of trying some sow bugs, drakes, or rainbow midges.

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I always had better luck on these green sowbugs around the Provo moreso than anything else. Elkhair caddis was usually my #2.

SenatorBlutarsky · Jul 18, 2025 at 9:15 AM

abacall said: ↑

Definitely saves you time and headaches. After getting axs a couple yers ago, I switched everything over (that I ride). No more twisting the barrel, no more cable or line replacements. In our dusty Utah summers that line gets gunked up pretty fast and shifting gets sticky.
They are pretty bomber too. I've knocked it so many times, broke the hanger clean off once. I put a new hanger on, hung it back on, and shifted like new (it still does today).
That said, if you know for sure you're going UDH soon, I'd hold off. Compared to the AXS, the T-type is way beefier, sleeker (closer to the frame), shifts better, and easier to use. There are no more limit screws, no more b-tension, no more hangers to get misaligned, and have replaceable parts.
Unfortunately the cassette and chain are not interchangeable. The cranks, chainring, and shifters are. So, if you're wanting to get regular axs now, then upgrade later, it's still a pretty penny.
With T-tpye, the good thing is that there's not much improvement to be had above the gx derailleur and chain. The cassettes are significantly lighter as you pay more. I ended up with the gx derailleur and chain, X01 cassette, and found some X01 cranks on sale. I think most people prefer the gx derailleur because it has the battery tucked in.
Oh yeah, one last thing. The clutch on AXS is definitely its weak point. It's kinda rattly, and I know several people have had them blow out completely, necessitating a whole new assembly. The T-type has no such issues.

My vote is keep your Codes, and upgrade them a little. New Galfer pads, HS2 rotors, fresh bleed. They'll fell great.
And keep your standard shifting for now. Check the hanger and cage. If you need to, swap the cable and derailleur. Won't cost you much and get you back shifting really well. Save your money for now, then, when you go UDH go for the T-Type AXS.
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Yea... got XO T-type on the wife's new XC rig and it just seems so much burlier without a derailleur hanger involved.

The mention of the dust getting in the line reminds me that I haven't put a new shifter cable on in a while. I will likely do that and see if it helps. I also have some new Schwalbe radials ready to go on and the brakes feel great right now with a fresh bleed and pads.

Tombiology70 · Jul 18, 2025 at 10:08 AM

Anyone here ride in the Flagstaff area or have trail knowledge of the area? I'm going to be out there and looking to ride July 25-27th so any input would be great...

flipnidaho · Jul 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM

abacall said: ↑

What are you catching those lunkers on? Just went out yesterday, caught a few little guys on a Caddis that they were hitting. But none of the bigger ones were rising. Thinking of trying some sow bugs, drakes, or rainbow midges.

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I go pretty far out to where the fish doesn't see much pressure (the Big Lost Range). I actually only used Parachute Adams and Elk Hair Caddis in size 16-ish seems my eyes are getting pretty bad. Also, all were caught on a 3wt 7'6" sage so they felt like great white sharks. I almost never nymph when I'm in home waters.

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