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A Robo-Neutrino with SRAM Force eTap

by Igor Shteynbuk

by Igor

When Brook from SRAM emailed us asking about getting a Neutrino, I was incredibly intrigued. Is this a personal commuter? Traveler? Are they coming out with mini-velo components? Turns out, they wanted a fun and approachable bike to showcase their new eTap AXS Wireless Force components both at their booth and seminar for Philly Bike Expo. Enter Robo-Neutrino...

Velo Orange Neutrino Mini Velo with Sram Etap AXS Rival and Dropper Post

The idea is that while SRAM often shows these items on high-zoot mountain and road bikes, they haven't really told folks about the benefits and flexibility of the wireless platform on a bike that will see more practical urban use. While I cannot speak to the long term reliability (I'm sure it's good), the performance and ergonomics of the system is really fantastic.

Velo Orange Neutrino Mini Velo with Sram Etap AXS Rival and Dropper Post
The rocker button is in a perfect place for your thumb, leaving plenty of room for your hand on the grip. Additionally, the shifter can tell the derailleur to dump gears up and down simply by holding the respective button. It's pretty neat.

Velo Orange Neutrino Mini Velo with Sram Etap AXS Rival and Dropper Post
On the left side side sits the remote dropper lever. It's just a button. Press it once while sitting on the saddle and the post goes down. Press it again and the post goes up. It's a nice speed too. Putting a dropper on the Neutrino makes the bike that much smaller when space is at a premium. 
Velo Orange Neutrino Mini Velo with Sram Etap AXS Rival and Dropper Post

Velo Orange Neutrino Mini Velo with Sram Etap AXS Rival and Dropper Post

It also had a Force crankset and SRAM Hubs.

Velo Orange Neutrino Mini Velo with Sram Etap AXS Rival and Dropper Post
Stopping is handled by their Level Hydraulic Brakeset. It stopped those tiny wheels with ease and comfort.

Velo Orange Neutrino Mini Velo with Sram Etap AXS Rival and Dropper Post
The part that brings the whole kit together is Sram's controller app for your phone. You can program all the buttons, monitor component readiness, update firmware, and personalize component behavior. It's all pretty trick.

Velo Orange Neutrino Mini Velo with Sram Etap AXS Rival and Dropper Post

What do you think of this Robo-Neutrino? Whether it's Mavic Zap, SRAM eTap, Campy EPS, Shimano Di2, or otherwise, have you tried electronic shifting?

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