Product News / Gravel: Gravel power from all tubes: With the XPLR components, Sram is expanding the range of Gravel-specific products enormously. This not only applies to the groupsets from our own company, but also includes RockShox and Zipp. Both manufacturers are also at home under the common “roof” Sram. So you get three new groupsets, a suspension fork, a dropper post, wheels, handlebars and tires - everything especially for gravel bikes. We give you an overview.
Ram XPLR
With the XPLR circuit components, Sram expands the product portfolio of road components. With the new 10-44 cassette with 12 sprockets, there is now an option for all those who do not have to do without a front derailleur but do not have to do without small gear jumps. As a further alternative, there will also be a 10-36 cassette. Both are only compatible with the new XPLR rear derailleurs, which will be available as Rival, Force and Red and only as an electronic, wireless AXS variant. They are compatible with the existing AXS eTap STIs and can be easily retrofitted accordingly. In addition to the rear derailleurs and cassettes, Sram also offers new direct-mount chainrings for all three groups.
More about the Sram XPLR groupsets and the individual components
Sram XPLR Etap AXS groupsets: Rival, Force and Red for Gravel with 1×12
Product news / Gravel: Sram is expanding its already extensive range of groupsets with the XPLR series. These are special Gravel components for a wide range and small gear jumps - without a front derailleur. With the newly introduced XPLR ecosystem, Sram, in cooperation with the subsidiary brands RockShox and Zipp, is enormously expanding the Gravel product portfolio. suspension fork, […]
RockShox XPLR
RockShox contributes two notable products to the XPLR series. First of all, the RockShox Rudy is probably the first suspension fork that has been consistently developed for use on gravel bikes. It offers either 30 or 40 mm of travel and comes with proven suspension and damping technology from RockShox. The magnesium casting offers ample tire clearance of up to 50 mm and also comes with mounting points for a mudguard.
All details about the new RockShox Rudy suspension fork
RockShox Rudy: Suspension fork for gravel bikes presented
Product news / Gravel: With the RockShox Rudy, the Americans present their first genuine suspension fork for gravel bikes. It is part of the new "XPLR" ecosystem, which also includes groupsets, wheels and other components. Hardly any bike has as many faces as the gravel bike. This collective term includes real racing files that reduce the speed of the racing bike to […]
The new Reverb AXS XPLR Dropper Post should be no less eye-catching. The retractable seat post is available in the 27,2 mm dimension that is so popular for gravel bikes and offers 50 or 75 mm travel. The ActiveRide technology is also brand new: While the post is completely rigid when extended, it offers some flexibility and thus enormous comfort even when lowered slightly. The electronic support is controlled via the wireless AXS controller on the handlebars. Cost point: 600 euros.
Zip XPLR
Unsurprisingly, the 101 XPLR comes from Zipp, a noble carbon wheelset for Gravel bikes, which will be available in 650b and 28 inches. Despite the 27 mm wide carbon rims, the wheels, which have been specially optimized for durability and comfort, weigh just 1.590g (1.665g for 28″). It comes with a lifetime guarantee. To go with the wheels, Zipp now also offers gravel tires with the G40 XPLR, which with their 40 mm width harmonize very well with the 101 XPLR, but can of course also be combined with other wheels.
More information about the wheels, tires and handlebars
Zip XPLR: Wheels, tires and cockpit for Gravel use
Product news / Gravel: In addition to a premium wheelset, Zipp is also contributing new Gravel tires and aluminum handlebars for gravel fans to the new XPLR product line. With the XPLR products, Sram will enrich the gravel market in the future. In addition to the Ruby suspension fork, Rockshox also presented a corresponding dropper post, and Sram contributed groupsets. From Zipp there is […]