More than a mechanical derailleur with a battery and a motor bolted on, the Eagle AXS derailleur is the heart of the whole AXS system. It features a shorter cage for 10mm more ground clearance, with more chain wrap on the cassette to sit slightly further forward, and further inboard from mechanical Eagle.
The shorter cage design gives an additional 10mm of ground clearance, reducing the risk of derailleur damage on rough terrain. The increased chain wrap on the cassette ensures smoother and more secure chain engagement, minimizing chain drops and improving overall drivetrain performance.