Hollowcage® V2 Sram eTap AXS Carbon Ceramic Oversized derailleur pulley cage


$419.00
Color : PVD Rainbow
Variant : 12/18T
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HOLLOWcage® V2 for eTap AXS Red & Force 12spd derailleurs finally makes your AXS drivetrain whisper quiet. Our revolutionary mono-plate oversized pulley wheel (in short OSPW) is the quietest and best shifting oversized derailleur cage for eTap AXS created to date. HOLLOWcage ® OSPW has a carbon-polymer mono-plate construction with bespoke, oversized, full ceramic bearings and the most advanced silencing pulleys ever made. Sram eTap AXS is known to be louder than other drivetrains. Our HOLLOWcage® with Silent " Xring Pulley™ " completely eliminates this problem allowing you to enjoy the ride.


What’s new with V2


We devoted countless hours to sourcing advanced materials, all while refining the very essence of the mono-plate construction. The new mono-plate also boasts a glossy finish that highlights the carbon fiber construction. It is now made from the very same material as used by SRAM in the RED eTap AXS derailleur cage. Our ceramic bearings have been rigorously tested and independently certified using X-ray diffraction by Lucideon Ltd, a UKAS-accredited authority in ceramics and material science.


My AXS runs so much quieter

" I was quite skeptical until a friend of mine got one. He was blown away with how silent his AXS was, so I got one too and have to say I’m absolutely delighted. "

Hands down, best looking cage

"I simply got it for the bling factor (pvd version) and it didn't disappoint. It became a conversation starter on every bike ride."

Impressively silent

" After month of riding I am very impressed with how silent my drivetrain is, AB totally nailed this one ."

Fast and crisp shifting

" Shift precision in second to none , which was the biggest issue with the previous oversize cage I had."

Sexy as hell!

" My bike finally looks sexy "

Size (Mass +/-1g):

65g

Color

Lower lockring: PVD Rainbow, Black, Titanium, Red, Gold ; Upper lockring: Black

Compatibility:

Sram eTap AXS Red (2022 & new 2024) & Force & Rival 12spd derailleurs. Works with 10-26T, 10-28T & 10-33T & 10-36T cassettes (check chain length calculation at the bottom). Not compatible with Sram XPLR and 11spd Red / Force. Works ONLY with AXS Flat Top chain. Do NOT mount any other chain.

Materials used:

Carbon fiber-polymer matrix, 7075 Aluminium, rubber, ceramics

In the box

Complete cage, lockring tool, special tool



Introducing the Silent Revolution: The Xring Pulley™ for a Quieter Ride

Do you find it disruptive when cycling through serene landscapes, only to be distracted by the sound of your bike’s chain engaging with the pulleys? That familiar clunking has been a constant companion for decades, but it’s time for a new era.


Traditional polymer pulleys have long been known for their noise, with aluminium options faring even worse, amplifying sound further. We are proud to introduce a groundbreaking new generation of pulleys, designed to reduce noise by an impressive 11dB compared to original Sram AXS pulleys—equivalent to a remarkable 70% reduction. In practical terms, this means a far quieter ride.

Our patented solution incorporates innovative X-ring rubber suspended bands, which absorb the chain's impact on the guide pulley teeth, effectively eliminating engagement noise—the primary source of drivetrain sound. From now on, your ride will be quieter than ever, allowing you to experience the subtle sounds of your surroundings like never before.



Full ceramic bearings

Our full ceramic bearings have been rigorously tested and independently certified using X-ray diffraction by Lucideon Ltd, a UKAS-accredited authority in ceramics and material science. Technically speaking, our bearings consist of both inner and outer races, as well as balls, all crafted from premium ceramic materials, with polymer seals and cages to ensure optimal performance. In contrast, other common types include steel and hybrid bearings. Hybrid bearings, often mislabeled as "ceramic," feature only ceramic balls, while the races remain steel. True full ceramic bearings, like ours, are entirely ceramic—both the balls and races. We use Zirconia Oxide ceramic for the races and Silicon Nitride ceramic for the balls, complemented by low-friction polymer cages and seals for enhanced durability and efficiency.



What is Injection moulding

The mono plate is made using advanced injection moulding technology which is widely used in the bicycle industry. It allows the manufacturing of very complicated shapes where carbon fibres are optimally aligned during the processing from the pellet to the finished component.


That same type of material and manufacturing process (injection moulding) is used by Sram to make their Red derailleur cage, by Shimano to make Dura-Ace derailleur cage, by CeramicSpeed to make their cages, it is also utilized in Shimano Dura-Ace break levers, mtb rocker links for suspension, tubeless valves, saddle shells and even by Magura to make master brake cylinders (Magura carbotecture). Not to mention that this technology has a very extensive use in automotive industry.


How to mount HOLLOWcage for Sram eTap AXS cage

Please refer to the video instruction below.
For service / maintenance instructions please refer to our FAQ page.

Download also our PDF instruction. Following this tutorial is crucial for the proper functioning of the drivetrain.



Find correct chain length for HOLLOWcage Sram AXS

Wrap the chain around the biggest sprocket of the cassette and the biggest front chainring, omitting completely the derailleur cage. Holding the chain under tension, pull the ends together so they touch. This is the base length.

Depending on the drivetrain you need to add the following to the base length:

*Extra two links for 10-28T & 10-33T cassette in 2X scenario.
*Extra two links for 10-36T cassette in 2X scenario.
*Extra four links for 10-33 or 10-36T cassette in 1X scenario.
*Extra four links in 2X scenario only if you are upgrading from 10-33 to 10-36T cassette (ie. when your bike came with 10-33T but you upgrade to 10-36T).


We offer 4 year warranty on bearings* (for more information please refer to our FAQ page)




Designed in England. Manufactured in EU.


HOLLOWcage® is a registered mark of absoluteBLACK. "Xring pulley™ " is a trademark of absoluteBLACK. Mono plate cage construction, as well as our special silencing pulley is protected by US and EU patents and pat. pend. applications US11661144, EP3915864, EP4234383A1, EP4234981A1, EP4183671A1, EP4119430A1, EP4119433A1, EP4119431A1. #HOLLOWcage, #ospw, #oversizedpulley