SRAM 1×13 Speed XPLR trickles down to Force & Rival: Less Spendy for 13-Speed

sram force xplr axs 1x13 speed review
Meet SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1×13

Force XPLR AXS 1×13 Speed

“Meet the drivetrain that matches your dedication to gravel. Force XPLR AXS seamlessly blends resilience and precision in a light and fast gravel-specific package. From simpler setup with a robust Full Mount derailleur to better braking with redesigned controls, this fully wireless 13-speed generation of Force works hard so you don’t have to.” – SRAM

sram force xplr axs 1x13 speed review
SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1×13

Force XPLR AXS: Rear Derailleur – RD-FRC-1E-E1

Full Mount resilience. No bent hangers after impacts or travel. No adjustment screws. Just fast, precise shifting constructed for gravel. The 1x-specific Force XPLR AXS rear derailleur provides incredible chain management, and the straight parallelogram design means there’s no debris or conditions that can put this derailleur into the rear wheel. This 1x-specific unit is strong and made to endure it all.

sram force xplr axs 1x13 speed review
SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1×13 Rear Derailleur

Features:

  • 1x-specific for use with 10-46T XPLR 13-speed cassette and Flattop chains
  • Hangerless Interface and Full Mount attachment allow for the most precise shifting and the ultimate resistance to impact
  • Simple setup with no adjustment screws
  • Replaceable and rebuildable parts
sram force xplr axs 1x13 speed review
SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1×13 with new Purple Chain
sram force xplr axs 1x13 speed review
Force AXS Carbon Brake / Shift Levers

Force XPLR AXS: Power Meter – FC-FRC-1WP-E1

Measuring your power and keeping tabs on your data just got more precise. The Force XPLR AXS power meter is elegantly hidden inside the DUB spindle, which lets you stealthily gather the data you need to progress. This power meter has a longer battery life, is lighter weight and dependable in tough weather conditions to ensure accuracy and reliability.

sram force xplr axs 1x13 speed review
SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1×13 Power Meter Crank

Features:

  • Spindle-based unit measures left side power to calculate total watts
  • Aero chainring option in 44T and 46T
  • Long battery life (400+ hours) to power a season of rides
  • User replaceable AAA lithium battery
  • DUB bottom bracket adds durability and simplicity
  • Waterproof (IPX7 waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes) Available in 160, 165, 170, 172.5, and 175 mm crankarm lengths
  • Lightweight (less than 40g heavier than standard crankset)
sram force xplr axs 1x13 speed review
SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1×13 Power Meter Crank

Force New Aero Chainring Sizes: CR-XSNC-DM-E1

  • New additions to PM-AXS-KITA-E1 and CR-XSNC-DM-E1 are aero options in 44T and 46T sizes.

Force XPLR: Crankset – FC-FRC-1W-E1

  • The Force XPLR crankset is a light and stiff direct mount chainring with refined, elegant crank arms, plus updated, lighter 1x chainrings. Offered in 38T-46T standard chainring sizes and 44T-50T with aero rings, this crank can do it all and looks great doing it.
sram force xplr axs 1x13 speed review
SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1×13 Crank

Features:

  • Single-ring drivetrain simplifies functionality and reduces weight
  • Direct mount aero chainrings for better aerodynamics
  • X-SYNC wide-tooth, narrow-tooth chainring technology provides maximum chain control
  • DUB bottom bracket adds durability and simplicity
  • Can be upgraded to a spider-based power meter
  • Available in 160, 165, 170, 172.5, and 175 mm crankarm lengths
  • Lightweight

Force XPLR: XG-1371 Cassette – CS-XG-1371-E1

  • The 13-speed 10-46T Force XPLR cassette is the gravel gearing sweet spot perfected. Its 460% range is all systems go for any course, and it has tight gear ratio jumps, so you’re never searching for the right gear, even on the roughest roads.
sram force xplr axs 1x13 speed review
SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1×13 Cassette, 10-46T

Features:

  • Expanded 460% range gives the added coverage 1x gravel riders demand
  • For use with XPLR 1x 13-speed rear derailleurs
  • Compatible with all Flattop chains
  • Compatible with XDR driver body
sram force xplr axs 1x13 speed review
SRAM Force XPLR AXS 1×13 Cassette, 10-46T

Rival XPLR AXS 1×13 Speed

“When the gravel gets tough, Rival XPLR AXS gets tougher. This workhorse groupset features the unmatched resilience and precision of a Full Mount rear derailleur with gravel-specific 13-speed gearing. This generation of Rival also gained better, more powerful brakes while shedding significant grams. It’s effortless performance for everyone.” – SRAM

Rival XPLR AXS: Rear Derailleur – RD-RIV-1E-E1

Perfect shifting through better design, even through the toughest gravel terrain. By using a Full Mount interface, the Rival XPLR AXS rear derailleur ensures perfect shifting with no adjustment screws, and unmatched resilience to whatever the world throws at you. Mud, loose rocks, or careless airline employees can’t knock this out of adjustment. Wireless AXS shifting pairs with our smooth and strong chain management for an effortless, set-and-forget ride.

sram rival xplr axs 1x13 speed review
SRAM Rival XPLR AXS Rear Derailleur

Features:

  • 1x-specific for use with 10-46T XPLR 13-speed cassette and Flattop chains
  • Hangerless Interface and Full Mount attachment allow for the most precise shifting and the ultimate resistance to impact
  • Simple setup with no adjustment screws
  • Superior chain management with MTB-inspired spring clutch
  • Replaceable and rebuildable parts

Rival XPLR: Crankset – FC-RIV-1W-E1

  • Your eyes do not deceive you. Welcome to our most advanced aluminum gravel crankset. Careful engineering has resulted in crankarms that optimize stiffness to weight ratio, with material only where it’s needed. And our X-SYNC chainrings are unbeatable at keeping your chain where it needs to be.
sram rival xplr axs 1x13 speed review
SRAM Rival XPLR Crankset

Features:

  • Direct mount chainrings in 38T through 46T
  • DUB bottom bracket adds durability and simplicity
  • SRAM X-SYNC wide-tooth, narrow-tooth chainring technology provides maximum chain control
  • Wide chainline for compatibility with Full Mount rear derailleurs
  • Longer DUB crank spindle accommodates both Road and MTB width frame bottom bracket standards for unmatched cross-compatibility across brands
  • Compatible with 135, 142 and Boost rear spacing
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SRAM Rival XPLR Crankset

Rival XPLR AXS: Power Meter – FC-RIV-1WP-E1

  • We cut grams out of our aluminum crankarms, but didn’t cut corners on power measurement. Our light and accurate spindle-based power unit nestles into our striking redesigned arms to give you the data you need, and our newest direct mount chainrings are light and stiff while looking good.

Features:

  • Spindle-based unit measures left side power to calculate total watts
  • Long battery life (400+ hours) to power a season of rides
  • User replaceable AAA lithium battery
  • DUB bottom bracket adds durability and simplicity
  • Waterproof (IPX7 waterproof to 1 meter for 30 mins)
  • Lightweight (less than 40g heavier than standard crankset)
  • SRAM X-SYNC wide-tooth, narrow-tooth chainring technology provides maximum chain control
  • XPLR chainline for compatibility with Full Mount rear derailleurs
sram rival xplr axs 1x13 speed review
Rival AXS Brake / Shift Levers

Rival XPLR: XG-1351 Cassette – CS-XG-1351-E1

  • The thrill of gravel riding is in experiencing the unknown. With the 10-46T range and tight cogs jumps on the 13-speed XG-1351, you will know that you have the right gear for anything you encounter.

Features:

  • Expanded 460% range gives the added coverage 1x gravel riders demand
  • For use with XPLR 1x 13-speed rear derailleurs
  • Compatible with all Flattop chains
  • Nickel chrome plating for quiet and durability
  • Designed to work with an XDR driver body

Learn more at the SRAM Website including pricing of these groupsets.

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