About The Factor Aluto Carbon SRAM Red XPLR AXS Gravel Bike
The Factor Aluto Carbon Red XPLR is a race-oriented gravel bike built to hold its edge across rough tarmac, open gravel, and technical trail sections in the same ride. It's built around a SRAM RED E1 XPLR 1x13-speed groupset and a Toray / Nippon Graphite pan-based carbon frame and fork, with short chainstays, a lowered bottom bracket, and a short wheelbase that keep handling sharp even at maximum tire volume. Geometry is optimized around 45mm tires, with a 47mm measured maximum tire clearance in the rear.
Compared to Factor's Ostro Gravel, the Aluto runs a slightly slacker head tube angle and a taller stack, giving it a more adaptable fit across body types without giving up a race-ready position. Down tube storage replaces a saddle bag or bar bag for tools and a multitool, and the frame accepts only electronic drivetrains paired with hydraulic disc brakes, which simplifies internal cable routing and keeps the frame free of unused ports.
Who It's For
• Riders training or racing gravel events who want a bike that stays composed from rough pavement to technical singletrack
• Riders who want 1x simplicity: SRAM RED E1 XPLR's 44T crank and 10-46T cassette cover wide-range terrain without a front derailleur
• Riders who want integrated storage and clean cable routing for long, unsupported days
• Consider a different bike if you run a mechanical drivetrain — the Aluto frame accepts electronic drivetrains and hydraulic brakes only
What to Look For
• Drivetrain compatibility: this frame is electronic-only; confirm your groupset preference before buying
• Tire and terrain fit: geometry is tuned around 45mm tires, with 47mm measured as the practical maximum
• Fit and cockpit: 1.5" headset and Black Inc integrated barstem come in multiple stem lengths and bar widths, with 0mm and 25mm setback seatpost options
Key Features
Frame and fork: The Aluto's Toray and Nippon Graphite pan-based carbon frame pairs with Factor's Aluto carbon fork, using short chainstays, a lowered bottom bracket, and a short wheelbase to keep the bike agile despite wider tires. A UDH-compatible rear dropout future-proofs drivetrain upgrades.
Groupset and shifting: SRAM RED E1 XPLR delivers 1x13-speed shifting through a 44T crank and 10-46T cassette, giving wide range without a front derailleur to manage on technical terrain.
Braking: Disc brakes with a 160mm max rotor size front and rear provide consistent stopping power across the mixed-terrain riding this bike is built for.
Wheels and tires: The Black Inc THIRTY FOUR wheelset comes in 700c, matched to a 47mm measured max tire clearance for tire choice on rougher terrain.
Storage and integration: Down tube storage holds a tire repair kit and multitool without a saddle or bar bag, and full internal cable routing keeps the cockpit clean while remaining mechanic-friendly.
Rider Intent Summary
• Biggest strength: geometry and carbon layup tuned to stay agile at maximum tire volume, with 1x13 SRAM RED E1 XPLR gearing built for wide-range terrain
• Tradeoff: frame accepts electronic drivetrains and hydraulic brakes only — no mechanical drivetrain compatibility
• What makes it different: down tube storage and a distinct geometry (slacker head tube, taller stack than the Ostro Gravel) built for long days, not just short race efforts
Victory's Take
At Victory Bicycle Studio, we see the Aluto as the gravel bike for riders who want race-day handling without sacrificing comfort on longer days out — the down tube storage and wide-range SRAM RED E1 XPLR groupset make it as capable for a 300km adventure as it is for a Saturday morning gravel race.
What you get

Factor Aluto Carbon SRAM Red XPLR AXS Gravel Bike
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the bike packaged and how long does delivery take?
All bikes are securely packaged to ensure that damage doesn't occur during shipping. All parts of the bike are padded and if needed, zip tied to minimize or eliminate movement inside the box. Once a bike is handed to the shipping company (usually Fedex or UPS), depending on your location, delivery will range from 1 day to 8 days. If you do choose the option for Professional Assembly or White Glove Delivery, this can add anywhere from 2 days to 5 days to the lead time.
Can I finance the purchase of my new bike?
Yes. Simply select the Shop Pay Installments option which will allow you to buy now and pay later. Shop Pay Installments is powered by Affirm. If you would like to determine your spending limit, simply download the Shop app or the Affirm app on your smartphone and after you create an account on one of these apps, the app will let you know what is your spending limit.
Can I return the bike if it doesn't suit my needs?
Our return process is as follows. The customer is responsible for the return label ($150). Once the returned bike arrives at our warehouse, our team will inspect it and make sure it is in new condition and undamaged. Once we verify, we will process the return and issue a refund to the original payment method on file. To clarify the amount refunded, it would just be the amount of the bike (and tax if applicable) less the $150 shipping label that we provided, but the original shipping is not refunded. So if the original bike cost $4,500 and shipping was $150 (so you paid $4,650), you would be refunded $4,350 (the $4,500 less $150 for the return label) assuming the bike was returned in new and un-used condition and within the 30 day return period.
What does the warranty of my new bike or product cover and what is the warranty period?
Depending on the bike or any product, different companies have different warranty policies. If you do ever have an issue with your bike or any product, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will assist with any warranty issues and clarify the warranty for the affected product.
Can I have my bike serviced at any bike shop?
Typically, to avoid any issues with your warranty, you should bring your bike to a certified mechanic or bike store for that bike (i.e. if you have a Trek bicycle, you should bring the bike to be serviced to a local bike store that is an authorized Trek dealer). If you need assistance, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we can direct you to a certified dealer of your bike.
Do you ship bikes internationally?
We unfortunately do not ship bikes outside of the 48 contiguous states of the United States. We do recommend for international customers to open (or use a current account) account with a freight forwarding company. If you use a freight forwarding company located in the U.S., make sure to put your billing address for a dedicated credit card as the same address as the freight forwarder so that you don't have any credit card or payment method issues).
Once you do this, simply place an order with us and we can ship to the U.S. address as long as the credit card doesn't get rejected. Once the freight forwarder has the box/order/shipment, you would instruct them to then ship to you in your home country and they would charge you their own shipping charge to ship to your international address.
Do you offer free shipping?
We do offer free shipping on non-bike orders over $100. We do not offer free shipping for bicycles unless it is a one time promotion. Generally, bike shipping will cost $150 and that covers just the shipping of the bike with no assembly. If you were to bring that bike to your local mechanic or bike store, you would pay them their assembly fee. If you choose our Professional Assembly option for $200, our service technicians would assemble the bike before shipping and then re-pack the bike safely for transit. When you receive the bike you would attach the front wheel, attach the seatpost/saddle, and raise the handlebars and clamp them. Those three items do have to be detached to minimize or eliminate the chance of damage in transit.
How much does shipping cost?
For orders of parts, accessories, apparel, etc. on orders under $100, shipping is a flat rate of $9.99. Regular bike shipping without assembly is $150, bike shipping with Professional Assembly is an additional $200 (so $350 in total which includes the $150 of regular shipping). Our White Glove Delivery option is $699 and that will cover the assembly of the bike and our White Glove Delivery partner delivering your dream bike to your front door, ready to ride!
How can I track my order?
When you place your online order, you will receive an instantaneous email update with your order number and order details, and shortly after, you will receive a follow up order email with the tracking number for your order. If you still need assistance with your order, feel free to email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will respond asap.
What happens if my package arrives damaged?
If your package arrives damaged, email online@victorybicyclestudio.com with pictures of all angles of the box and pictures of the damaged product and we will work with you to either send a new replacement asap and coordinate return (or re-imburse you for labor or costs incurred to fix the issue at your local bike store).
Are pedals included with the bike?
If you do not see pedals in the bullet point product specs on the product page, the bike does not come equipped with pedals. Many manufacturers do not spec bikes with pedals, so they are often purchased separately.
If I only pay the $150 for bike shipping, can I assemble the bike on my own?
Victory Bicycle Studio highly recommends that you bring your bike to your local certified bike store for the brand of the bike that you purchased. If you do attempt to assemble the bike and damage occurs, this may result in your warranty not being honored. For that reason, we do highly recommend to select our Professional Assembly option for $299.