SRAM Red XPLR AXS review: A 13-speed groupset that further refines gravel performance

Sram Red XPLR AXS components on some gravel .

Tech specs: SRAM Red XPLR AXS

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Price: $4,031 w/Power Meter option; $3,581 w/o Power Meter
Speed: 1 x 13 speed
Weight: 2706 grams
Chainring sizes: 38,40,42,44,46T
Cassette sizes: 10/46T - 13 speed

SRAM Red XPLR AXS launched today, becoming SRAM’s new top-tier gravel-specific groupset. It's been a busy year for the American brand, it launched the Red AXS groupset in March, at the same time as the third-gen Hammerhead Karoo.