So I hop around bikes frequently, and one thing I really did notice was how stiff/spongy the older D1 AXS levers were. It was VERY noticeable when coming off of a Shimano setup. They stopped fine, it was just more of a squeeze to make it happen.
Whatever Sram has figured out with the new E1 lever, gamechanger for them. They are very close to Shimano now.
The hoods are shaped better too, much thinner, and if you are a home wrench, the line is way easier to get into the lever body, it's a one wrench operation now.
Bleeding is super easy, most modern stuff I'd say is nice and easy now. I have the Sram bleed kit and I don't even get a drip when I do it now, so that's a bonus.
Break in was super easy, and the pad bite/lever reach screws are also actually functional and work well.
I have no complaints, I honestly kept the front and rear ders going on my one bike, and just changed the levers/calipers over, which has been night and day better. The derailleurs work fine.
I sorta wish Sram would stop using DOT fluid, especially with some travel restrictions coming into play depending on where you live (DOT fluid and aluminum is bad news, some countries are making you drain out DOT fluid pre-flight). Shimano seems fine with mineral oil, and I can't tell a difference, make it easier on us please.
Didn't weigh them, don't care that much, just wanted better levers, and boy did I get it.
While stupid expensive, the changes made to both the inside and out make them worthy of the purchase. The braking action is so much better and they are so much more comfortable.
Kudos to SRAM for upgrade and levers and shifter handles are very comfortable and work great on serious descents.
