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  4. Batteries and Power

Batteries and Power

  • How long can I expect the batteries to last on the fork and rear shock? plus icon minus icon
  • There are several variables that will affect the length of time the batteries will hold a charge for a given rider; however, we expect the batteries to last an average of 20-30 hours before requiri... See more
  • What type of batteries do the Flight Attendant components use and what is the expected lifespan? plus icon minus icon
  • Fork: rechargeable SRAM AXS battery, 20-30 hours Rear shock: rechargeable SRAM AXS battery, 30-40 hours Pedal sensor: AAA lithium, 200 hours Controller: CR2032, 200 hours See more
  • Can I use alkaline AAA batteries in the pedal sensor? plus icon minus icon
  • No. The use of alkaline batteries in the pedal sensor is NOT approved. Alkaline AAA batteries have a significantly decreased battery life, trigger low battery messages almost immediately, and are s... See more
  • What happens if a battery loses power / dies? plus icon minus icon
  • Before a SRAM AXS battery (in the fork and rear shock) loses power, Flight Attendant’s Safe Mode automatically places the suspension system into the Open position so you can get home safe to rechar... See more
  • Will cold temperatures affect the battery life of Flight Attendant parts? plus icon minus icon
  • RockShox products and SRAM AXS batteries have optimal performance in temperatures ranging from 0° C (32° F) to 38° C (100° F). Product performance will degrade in temperatures outside this range. W... See more
  • Should I always remove the batteries and replace with covers when transporting my bike? plus icon minus icon
  • For extended transportation, we recommend that you remove the SRAM AXS batteries and replace them with the red battery blocks to keep the battery contacts clean. This will also remind you to instal... See more
  • What happens if I lose or forget a SRAM AXS battery? Can I use one battery to move each component into open? plus icon minus icon
  • If a SRAM AXS battery is forgotten, whichever component is powered up will switch to Safe Mode. You can then install that same battery into the other component to switch that component to Safe Mode... See more
  • Do RockShox Flight attendant components come with batteries? plus icon minus icon
  • The SRAM AXS batteries are sold separately and must be fully charged before installation and use. The AXS Controller and Pedal Sensor batteries are pre-installed, however, the Pedal Sensor must be ... See more
  • How do I know the battery life of my RockShox Flight Attendant components? plus icon minus icon
  • The AXS component LED indicators, located near the AXS logo, illuminate when the component AXS button is pressed. The color of the LED indicates the battery charge level. You can also use the SRAM ... See more
  • Are Flight Attendant batteries cross-compatible with Reverb AXS seatposts and Eagle AXS derailleurs? plus icon minus icon
  • Yes. SRAM AXS batteries are compatible with any AXS derailleur, seatpost, or Flight Attendant forks and rear shocks. See more

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