In early 2024, SRAM announced advancements in their top-tier RED AXS road group, which includes a lighter design and improved shifter ergonomics. Recently, a grainy photo surfaced showing possible updates to the mid-tier Force group mirroring these enhancements. The updated shifters appear similar to those of RED, and while the photo lacks a cassette, it's expected that Force will maintain 12-speed compatibility. Positive feedback has surrounded the RED updates, indicating a hopeful reception for similar improvements in the Force group soon, aligning with SRAM's strategy of timely tech trickle-down.
Notably absent is a cassette from the photo. SRAM RED is still using 12-speed cassettes that are backwards compatible with existing SRAM 12-speed AXS groups, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see Force go the same route.
SRAM has been pretty good lately at launching new groups with trickle-down tech fairly quickly after their halo groups, so it wouldn't be surprising to see this on bikes this year.
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