Introducing the SRAM RED XPLR AXS Gravel Groupset

Press Release

SRAM RED XPLR AXS is our most advanced gravel group, featuring a 13-speed 10-46T range so you’re always in the right gear. Precise shifts with tight jumps between cogs keep you in the gearing sweet spot, and the Full Mount derailleur that fits on frames with the UDH interface ensures this system can take whatever you throw at it. True one-finger braking, and significant weight reductions mean RED XPLR AXS flies up and down any route, with all your effort propelling you forward.

Key Components of the SRAM RED XPLR AXS

RED XPLR AXS Rear Derailleur

Gravel throws just about everything at your bike, and the RED XPLR AXS rear derailleur will happily take it all. Bring on the sticks, stones, and airport baggage abuse because the Full Mount derailleur design fits onto frames with the hangerless interface to make for the most robust and reliable gravel drivetrain possible. No adjustment screws mean setup is simpler than ever. And a surprise stick is no match for the Magic Wheel, as the debris-resistant lower pulley keeps the chain moving at all times. Purpose built for gravel, this 1x specific unit prioritizes shift precision and chain management no matter the terrain or conditions.

• 1x specific for use with 10-46T XPLR
• 13-speed cassette and road Flattop chains
• Hangerless Interface and Full Mount attachment allow for the most precise shifting and the ultimate resistance to impact
• Requires frame with UDH interface
• Simple setup with no adjustment screws
• Superior chain management with MTB-inspired spring clutch
• Replaceable and rebuildable parts
• Magic Wheel keeps the chain moving, even if debris enters the lower pulley 
• Compatible with existing AXS batteries

RED XPLR XG-1391 Cassette

As the terrain gets tougher and the pace gets faster, you need the right range to keep moving and the best steps between gears to keep up. The 460% range of the RED XPLR XG-1391 13-speed cassette gives you the climbing gears you crave on gravel and the tight jumps you need on spicy sprints. Enjoy the highest shift quality on even the roughest roads thanks to optimized shift features on each cog, all from a cassette that weighs only 288 g.

• Expanded 460% range gives the added coverage 1x gravel riders demand 
• For use with XPLR 1x 13-speed rear derailleurs
• Only 288 g
• Compatible with all road Flattop chains
• Compatible with XDR driver body

RED XPLR AXS Power Meter

Tracking your progress on gravel just got easier and more accurate. With our new spider-based power meter and removable Thread Mount chainrings, the RED XPLR AXS power meter is lightweight, reliable in all weather, and accurate within +/-1.5%. With dual-sided power measurement, even your loftiest of gravel training goals are within reach.

• All-new design with removable and replaceable Thread Mount chainrings, available in 38T-46T
• Power readings are accurate within +/-1.5% and aren’t affected by climate conditions during a ride 
• User replaceable CR2032 battery with 200-hour battery life
• Measures right and left leg power balance
• Ultra-light hollow carbon fiber crankarms are 29 g lighter than previous generation
• DUB bottom bracket adds durability and simplicity 
• Waterproof (IPX7 waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes) 
• Available in 160, 165, 167.5, 170, 172.5, and 175 mm lengths

RED XPLR Crankset

Gravel bikes deserve our lightest and stiffest cranks too. The RED XPLR crankset maximizes tire clearance and features our hollow carbon arms paired with the direct mount 1x chainring of your choice. Now available in 160mm crankarm length, this crank is built to please every rider, even those who prefer the unpaved.

• Single-ring drivetrain simplifies functionality and reduces weight 
• Non-aero direct mount chainrings from 38T to 46T can be swapped with a single tool
• SRAM X-SYNC wide-tooth, narrow-tooth chainring technology provides maximum chain control 
• Ultra-light hollow carbon fiber crankarms
• DUB bottom bracket adds durability
  and simplicity
• Can be upgraded to a power meter 
• Available in 160, 165, 167.5, 170, 172.5, and 175 mm lengths

RED XPLR AXS Power Meter Spider

When you need the absolute best from your training data, the accuracy and reliability of the RED XPLR AXS Power Meter is the way to go. The spider design uses a proprietary thread-on chainring mount system which allows us to reduce weight and increase stiffness without compromising the ability to swap rings. A dual sided power measurement system, it’s accurate to +/-1.5% even as weather conditions change, and boasts unbeatable battery life.

• Thread Mount design is light, stiff and accurate, and available in 38T-46T
• +/- 1.5% accuracy
• User replaceable CR2032 battery with 200-hour battery life
• Bluetooth low energy technology and ANT+ wireless data transfer
• MagicZero automatically checks and recalibrates your power meter as you ride
• No cadence magnet required
• 10K Temperature Compensation
• Waterproof (IPX7 waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes)
• AXS™ enabled for easy monitoring and firmware updates

X-SYNC RED XPLR Thread Mount Chainrings

Designed for use with our new RED XPLR AXS power meter, these replacement rings are purpose made for use with a Thread Mount spider design. This chainring mount system allows us to minimize weight, maximize stiffness and accuracy, and retain the ability to swap ring sizes. Available in five sizes to tailor your ride to your needs.

• Thread Mount design is light, stiff, and accurate
• Available in 38T, 40T, 42T, 44T, and 46T
• Compatible with all road Flattop chains
• SRAM Thread Mount Chainring Removal Tool required for installation

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