XPLR, pronounced “Explore”
What is Gravel Anyway?
“A category? A style? A way of life? The short answer is “yes”—gravel’s whatever you want it to be. Go where you want and unlock unlimited adventure right from your front door.”
XPLR, created to help you define your own ride style
“Three trusted brands. Three sets of products. Designed to give road riders, mountain bikers, and gravel grinders unlimited new ways to get after it.”
Three Brands. Infinite ways to ride gravel.
“The XPLR collection from SRAM, RockShox, and Zipp celebrate a new era of drop-bar riding with three product sets to make gravel yours. Every upgrade works great by itself or altogether. So pick a path, or mix and match galore. After all, gravel is what you make it.”
SRAM XPLR Drivetrain
“Tailored to the needs of drop-bar riders, SRAM’s new 1x-specific wireless drivetrains target a gearing sweet spot. With a 10-44T cassette and matching derailleur, you get a big range for gravel climbs and tight jumps for fast riding on road. Choose from three levels—RED, Force, and Rival—that all feature SRAM’s innovative AXS wireless shifting, chain management, and refined hydraulic disc brakes.”
XPLR AXS Rear Derailleurs
“If your ride doesn’t feel complete until you get a little dirt on your tires, you know the importance of capable components that can tackle anything. The SRAM XPLR eTap AXS rear derailleur is a dedicated 1x specific unit designed for use with XPLR 10-44T cassettes. It makes for an uncluttered drivetrain that takes on pavement and singletrack with equal aplomb. Wireless and proven eTap shift logic, AXS connectivity, and advanced chain management mean this derailleur does exactly what you want when you need it.”
- Available at SRAM RED, Force, and Rival levels
- Wireless electronic eTap shift logic for intuitive shifting, easy setup, and reliability
- 1x specific for use with 10-44T XPLR and 10-36T cassettes
- SRAM AXS enabled, allowing easy personalization
- Chain management keeps the drivetrain quiet and secure
- Larger X-SYNC pulleys for increased durability and efficiency
- Compatible with existing eTap batteries
- Weight sans battery – RED (293gm), Force (308gm), Rival (327gm)
XPLR 10-44T Cassettes
“Make that daily ride from your front door a little spicier with some dirt. The 440% range of the XPLR 10-44T cassette provides smooth gear progression when you’re sweating up gravel climbs, and tight jumps on the high end for when it’s time to drill it on asphalt. Shift features on each cog are optimized for electronic shifting, so you’ll get fast, smooth, and precise shifts every time.”
- Available at XG-1271 and XG-1251 levels
- X-Range gearing gives you more range and a smoother gear progression, so you’re always in the right gear
- 440% range gives the coverage 1x gravel riders want
- For use with XPLR 1x rear derailleurs
- Compatible with Flattop chains
- Compatible with XDR driver body
- MINI CLUSTER technology for lightweight and durability
- 10-44 Cog sizes – 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 24, 28, 32, 38, 44
- Weight – XG-1275 (373gm), XG-1251 (412gm)
New Direct Mount 1x Cranksets
“We originated the 1x drivetrain, and the SRAM RED and Force 1 cranksets evolve the innovation. Lightweight and stiff direct mount 1x chainrings in sizes from 38-46T mate with durable carbon arms to place your bike’s gear range in the sweet spot for your needs, with minimal complications. Our game-changing X-SYNC narrow-wide chainring technology keeps your chain where it needs to be, a new wide stance option provides maximum tire clearance, and our XPLR 10-44T cassettes take care of the range. So you can focus on the fun.”
- Single-ring drivetrain simplifies functionality and reduces weight
- New direct mount chainrings shed weight compared to a traditional spider
- SRAM X-SYNC wide-tooth, narrow-tooth chainring technology provides maximum chain control
- Laser-etched chainring finish is more durable
- DUB bottom bracket adds durability, simplicity, and broad compatibility
- Can be upgraded to a power meter
- Available chainring sizes – 36T, 38T, 40T, 42T, 44T, 46T
- Available crank lengths – 165mm, 167.5mm, 170mm, 172.5mm, 175mm, 177.5mm
Force 1 / Rival 1 Wide Crankset
“We originated the 1x drivetrain, and the SRAM Force 1 Wide crankset evolves the innovation. It’s lighter, stronger, and simpler and are direct mount for less weight. Wide variant cranks accommodate the largest of tires for your 1x gravel machine.”
- Direct mount chainrings in 38t through 46t
- DUB bottom bracket adds durability and simplicity
- Wide chainline crankset to fit the biggest gravel tires
- 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
- Can be upgraded to a power meter
- Available chainring sizes – 38T, 40T, 42T, 44T, 46T
- Available crank lengths (Force 1) – 165mm, 167.5mm, 170mm, 172.5mm, 175mm, 177.5mm
- Available crank lengths (Rival 1) – 160mm, 165mm, 170mm, 172.5mm, 175mm
- 47.5mm Chainline
- Weight – (Force 1), 172.5mm, 604gm – (Rival 1), 172.5mm, 706gm
XPLR Suspension
Give Gravel Some Travel
“RockShox brings the party to gravel with a new fork and dropper post.”
“The allure of the open gravel road might be a paradise for adventurous riders, but it still comes with its own set of tiny speed bumps. With so many gravel riders getting off-road, it was only a matter of time before we found our small-rock rhythm.”
“The all-new XPLR collection is designed specifically to make dirt road journeys extra efficient and more enjoyable. Suspension adds more comfort to take the edge off. It adds confidence and more control when the terrain gets challenging. And it means riding faster while maximizing your grip on rough roads. Built from the ground up to gravel, the new Rudy features enough travel to keep your ride comfortably in control when curiosity takes you off the beaten path. Matched with the fresh Reverb AXS XPLR, we’ve created a gravel-specific design complete with built-in compliance to really open it up on new terrain.”
Put Rudy in the Game
“Rudy XPLR is purpose-built for gravel. More grip. More control. Way more fun. Whether the gravel gets choppy, or the tarmac breaks up before you, Rudy shines when the road gets rough or the singletrack beckons. Rudy saves your body from taking a beating, you’ll ride faster, for longer, and be less fatigued. It even steers better with more precise control ensuring the front wheel doesn’t deflect off sudden hits.”
Charger Race Day Damper
“The Charger Race Day damper is built to meet the needs of the world’s fastest cross country racers. It’s the lightest damper we’ve ever made, packed with race-winning performance and efficiency. Tuned to provide even more efficiency for the gravel rider, rock-solid lock-out, and plenty of comfort and control on the paths less pedaled. Charger Race Day is the perfect fit for Rudy.”
Smoother is Faster
“Designed specifically for gravel and e-gravel bikes, RockShox’s new Solo Air spring redefines the way a shorter travel fork can take the edge off the road ahead. This all-new design remains sensitive and smooth through small chatter and resists harsh bottom outs with bigger hits. Solo Air helps save your wrists, hands, forearms, and sanity. Ride faster without worrying about the bumps ahead.”
Put a Fender in front of you
“To those who don’t need a fender, we salute you. For riders who grind muddy roads all year long or need the occasional coverage, Rudy allows you to customize your fender needs to the region or season. Rudy offers full fender compatibility featuring our new hidden custom stealth stay bosses for a secure and seamless look. If a short fender is more your style, the sturdy 3-bolt premium RockShox fender looks great and fits right in place. The RockShox premium short fender will come with your new Rudy and also sold separately as a RockShox accessory.”
Not just for looks
“Strong, light, and plenty of style. What more could you ask for? The Rudy Ultimate features a machined and anodized crown that keeps the grams low while quality remains high.”
Clearance matters
“On the long unknown road to nowhere, tire clearance matters. Rudy puts space between the rubber and the bike, accommodating up to 50mm wide tires and all the mud they shed.”
Rudy Ultimate XPLR
“The new Rudy is a perfect match for your gravel bike. It’s energy-efficient for straightaways and offers enough travel to keep you comfortably in control when things get rough. Featuring all-new 30mm upper tubes built around the Charger Race Day damper (our lightest damper ever) and our proven SoloAir spring. Rudy offers precise steering, full or short fender compatibility, and the looks to make your road bike proud. Everything designed with the needs of gravel riders in mind.”
- Purpose-built and laser-focused on gravel and e-gravel bikes
- 30mm upper tubes are light and look the part
- 30mm or 40mm travel options
- Charger Race Day damper tuned for gravel needs with rock-solid lockout and a full range of rebound adjust
- Solo Air spring perfectly tuned for shorter travel and efficiency over bumps
- Short fender compatibility with a 3-bolt system
- Full fender compatibility with custom stealth stay bosses
- Lightweight machined and anodized crown offers a premium and durable finish
- Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
- Up to 700×50 tire clearance
- Available in new Kwiqsand Signature colorway or Gloss Black
- E-bike approved
Dropper Revolution
“Like its forebearer, the new Reverb AXS XPLR dropper post represents a paradigm shift for riding off the pavement. Most importantly, you no longer need to hold on for dear life. By getting the saddle out of the way, you can descend with pure confidence and control, keeping the bike nimble under you.”
Built specifically for Gravel
“We could have made the current Reverb AXS a little smaller, but that wasn’t what gravel riders needed. The new Reverb AXS XPLR offers great performance and features all-new air-only internals with built-in ride compliance called ActiveRide. Rock-solid when fully extended for max efficiency, new ActiveRide is there to take the edge off vibrations when you’re hammering it home. Tunable to a rider’s liking, ActiveRide engages the moment you dip into the seatpost’s travel. It’s there to soak up the small chatter from the road, meaning more grip and comfort while seated for the long haul. It’s a seatpost finally able to save your…”
SRAM AXS compatible
“Because working together takes us further. The new Reverb AXS XPLR dropper post is enabled by SRAM AXS technology, part of the ultimate personalized cockpit with next-level interaction, personalization, and connectivity across all AXS enabled components. Tap into the power of AXS.”
Reverb AXS XPLR
“The new Reverb AXS XPLR dropper post delivers more control, confidence, and fun on gravel roads everywhere. Getting the saddle out of the way means more room to move, saving you from awkward maneuvering and sketchy descents. We created an all-new design complete with lightweight air-only internals featuring built-in compliance we call ActiveRide. It’s like travel for your saddle. Enabled by SRAM AXS technology, Reverb AXS XPLR is part of the ultimate personalized cockpit.”
- New 27.2mm Reverb AXS XPLR delivers more control, confidence, and fun for gravel
- ActiveRide – Air-only internals provide a fully rigid top-out position. With the touch of your AXS controller, you’ve got built-in compliance to ensure comfort and control over the roughest sections of gravel
- Two travel options to choose – 50mm or 75mm
- Saddle clamp options compatible with 7mm round rails, 7x9mm oval rails, and 7x10mm oval rails
- Seat post length includes 400mm and 350mm (50mm drop only)
- AXS Technology allows rider customization via the AXS Mobile App
- AXS handlebar controls (drop or flat bar)
- Shared battery with all other SRAM AXS enabled components
- System is completely waterproof and dustproof to IP69K – take it anywhere
- SRAM AXS battery and charger included
XPLR Wheelset
Roll with it
“ZIPP smoothes your ride with a purpose-built gravel wheelset.”
101 XPLR Wheelset
“The 101 XPLR is our first purpose-built wheelset for gravel. Thanks to our MOTO Technology, this wheelset arms gravel cyclists with more control and durability over harsh terrain, providing a smooth ride quality that helps reduce rider fatigue. That means a more comfortable ride. Think of it as a magic carpet ride over primitive roads, especially with large tubeless tires at lower tire pressures. This wheelset is ideal for gravel racing, adventure or any long day in the saddle.”
- ZR1 hubset for better seal design, improved durability and quicker response with 66 points of engagement
- Our MOTO Technology, the 101 XPLR’s single-wall rim construction, provides excellent compliance and vibration damping
- TyreWiz is an add-on option for 101 XPLR to dial in your pressure for an even more compliant ride
- Available in 700c or 650b with a 27mm wide internal profile
- Weights: 700c: 1,665g / 650b: 1590g
- Available in two colors, Standard and Kwiqsand
- Lifetime Warranty
Service Course SL-70 XPLR Handlebar
- Updated distinctive Zipp cosmetics
- 70mm reach and 115mm drop allow a comfortable hoods position and a shallow drops position
- 5° drop flare and 11° drop outsweep creates a drops position 6cm wider than hoods
- Ergonomic top with 3° backsweep
- Matte Black nano blast aluminum
- Widths: 40cm, 42cm, 44cm, 46cm
- Lifetime warranty
Pricing (€ & £ include VAT)
- Rear Derailleur Red XPLR eTap AXS D1 12-Speed Max 44T (Battery not included) – $710.00, €685.00, £610.00
- Rear Derailleur Force XPLR eTap AXS D1 12-Speed Max 44T (Battery not included) – $490.00, €465.00, £415.00
- Rear Derailleur Rival XPLR eTap AXS D1 12-Speed Max 44T (Battery not included) – $255.00, €265.00, £236.00
- Cassette XG-1271 D1 Silver 12 Speed 10-44T – $210.00, €225.00, £200.00
- Cassette XG-1251 D1 Silver 12 Speed 10-44T – $150.00, €160.00, £145.00
- Crankset Red 1x D1 DUB Direct Mount Chainring (BB not included) – $690.00, €700.00, £625.00
- Crankset Force 1x D1 DUB Gloss Direct Mount Chainring (BB not included) – $420.00, €435.00, £390.00
- Crankset Force 1x Wide D1 DUB Gloss Direct Mount Chainring (BB not included) – $420.00, €435.00, £390.00
- Crankset Rival 1 Pricing Unknown at this time
- Fork RUDY Ultimate Race Day – Crown 700c Boost™12×100 30mm or 40mm 45offset Tapered SoloAir (includes Fender, Star nut, Maxle Stealth) A1 – $799.00, €869.00, £779.00
- Seatpost REVERB AXS XPLR 27.2mm 50mm or 75mm Travel, 400mm (includes battery & charger) remote sold separately – $600.00, €600.00, £500.00
- Seatpost REVERB AXS XPLR 27.2mm 50mm Travel, 350mm (includes battery & charger) remote sold separately – $600.00, €600.00, £500.00
- Damper Upgrade Kit – CHARGER RACE DAY Crown (Includes Complete Right Side Internals) – 30mm 40mm Max Travel – RUDY – $250.00, €280.00, £250.00
- Axle Maxle Stealth Front, 12×100, Length 137.5mm, Thread Length 9mm, Thread Pitch M12x1.50 – Rudy – $42.00, €43.00, £39.00
- Axle Maxle Ultimate Front, 12×100, Length 125mm, Thread Length 14mm, Thread Pitch M12x1.50 – Rudy – $65.00, €66.00, £59.00
- RockShox Gravel Fender Black Short 3 Bolt 28mm – Rudy (A1+/2022+) – $20.00, €23.00, £20.00
- Zipp 101 XPLR Carbon Tubeless Disc Brake Center Locking 700c Front 28 Spokes 12x100mm Standard Graphic or Kwiqsand (NO TyreWiz) – $850.00, €870.00, £780.00
- Zipp 101 XPLR Carbon Tubeless Disc Brake Center Locking 700c Rear 28 Spokes SRAM 10/11sp or XDR, 12x142mm Standard Graphic or Kwiqsand (NO TyreWiz) – $950.00, €970.00, £866.00
- Zipp Handlebar Drop Service Course SL 70 XPLR Matte Black w/ Gloss Logos – $110.00, €123.00, £109.00
Availability
- RED XPLR – Initial Availability, August 2021 – Wider Availability, September 2021
- Force XPLR – Initial Availability, August 2021 – Wider Availability, September 2021
- Rival XPLR – Initial Availability, September 2021 – Wider Availability, October 2021
- Rudy Ultimate XPLR – Initial Availability, August 2021 – Wider Availability, September 2021
- Reverb AXS XPLR – Initial Availability, September 2021 – Wider Availability, Later 2021
- 101 XPLR – Initial Availability, August 2021 – Wider Availability, Later 2021
Review Sample
Gravel Cyclist has a bike with the SRAM XPLR group / fork / wheels, etc, inbound shortly, watch this space!
