L’Enfer du Nord SRAM Rival AXS XPLR
The SRAM Rival AXS XPLR build may be entry level in terms of wireless components from SRAM, but punches well above its price point. The XPLR components are designed specifically for gravel and this is a highly capable all-round machine. Ideal as the ‘next step up’ after an introduction to gravel bikes, or ridden as the ultra-reliable steed for the tech-savvy, this bike is a lot of fun.
Keeping componentry of this bike within the SRAM family to complete a cohesive spec gives us goodies from ZIPP.
Frame: Toray T700 / T800 carbon with gravel-focussed layup pattern. Threaded BB, 12×142 thru-axle, flat-mount disc, internal hose routing. Finished with Hydrophobic treatment.
Fork: Toray T700 / T800 carbon. 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc, internal hose routing. Finished with Hydrophobic treatment.
Handlebars / Stem: Toray T700 / T800 carbon integrated handlebars and stem with internal hose routing.
Tape: ZIPP Service Course CX bar tape
Saddle: Fizik Terra Argo X3
Seatpost: Toray T800 carbon, 27.2mm
Brakes Front: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc
Brakes Rear: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc
Rotor Front: SRAM Centreline X Road 2-piece Centrelock rounded 160mm
Rotor Rear: SRAM Centreline X Road 2-piece Centrelock rounded 160mm
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 12 speed
Cassette: SRAM Rival XPLR 10-44T
Chain: SRAM Rival AXS
Crankset: SRAM Rival 1x D1 DUB
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB BSA Threaded
Front Wheel: ZIPP 303 S Carbon 700C
Rear Wheel: ZIPP 303 S Carbon 700C XDR
Tyres: Panaracer GravelKing SK+ TLC Black / Brown 700 x 43C
Centre Lock locking rings: Shimano lock rings
Inner Tubes: Panaracer Premium 700C High Volume
Tubeless Valves & Tape: Available on request
Tech Mount: CarbonWorks out-front multifunctional tech mount
Colour: Aga Blue, Nardo Grey
