About The Factor Elara Carbon Sram Force XPLR Gravel Bike with Black Inc Sixty Four Wheelset

The Factor Elara is a full carbon gravel race bike built for the fastest end of competitive gravel: the UCI Gravel World Series, the Gravel Earth Series, and World Championship-level racing. This build pairs the frame with a SRAM Force XPLR 13-speed groupset, including an integrated power meter, and a Black Inc SIXTY FOUR carbon wheelset. The frame holds up to 57mm tire clearance in 1x configuration at true race geometry, which Factor identifies as an industry first; running a 2x drivetrain reduces rear clearance to 47mm.

Factor engineered the Elara's geometry, stiffness, and tire capacity as one system rather than as separate targets. In size medium, a 71.5° head tube angle, 73.0° seat tube angle, and 80mm bottom bracket drop produce quick, stable handling without sacrificing an aggressive race position, and CFD modeling plus wind tunnel testing show a 5–8% lower drag coefficient than Factor's own OSTRO Gravel when both are fitted with 47mm tires. Construction centers on a T47A threaded bottom bracket, a 12x142mm thru-axle with UDH compatibility, and a raw frame weight target under 1,100g, built for riders chasing road-race speed over unpredictable ground.

Who It's For

  • Competitive gravel racers targeting UCI Gravel World Series, Gravel Earth Series, or comparable high-speed events

  • Riders who want 1x drivetrain simplicity without giving up tire clearance up to 57mm

  • Riders who want an aggressive, race-oriented fit rather than an all-day touring position

  • Multi-day bikepackers should look at Factor's Sarana (built for endurance) or Aluto (built for mixed-terrain versatility) instead

What to Look For

  • Drivetrain choice affects clearance: 1x holds the full 57mm, 2x drops rear clearance to 47mm — settle this before ordering

  • Tire width matters for the aero numbers: the wind tunnel data is based on 45–50mm tires, matched to the wheelset's 30mm internal rim width

  • Future drivetrain flexibility: the Black Inc SIXTY FOUR wheelset supports Shimano HG 11/12-speed, SRAM XDR 12/13-speed, Campagnolo N3W 9-13-speed, and Shimano Micro Spline 12-speed cassettes

Key Features

Frame and fork: The full carbon frame and fork are both designed and engineered by Factor, with fiber schedules tuned separately at the bottom bracket junction, downtube, and fork crown for torsional stiffness and impact control. The fork uses a 1½"–1½" tapered steerer with a 12x100mm thru-axle.

Groupset and shifting: SRAM Force XPLR 13-speed handles shifting with a 44T chainring and 10-46T cassette, and includes an integrated power meter for tracking output during training and racing.

Braking: 160mm rotors on a flat mount, Center Lock disc interface.

Wheels and tires: The Black Inc SIXTY FOUR wheelset brings a 64mm rim depth, 30mm internal / 40.25mm external width, and ceramic bearings, at 1,620g total (720g front, 900g rear). It's tubeless and clincher compatible and rated Category 2 for off-road riding and jumps under 12 inches.

Standout details: A Factor aero-profile carbon seatpost with an integrated clamp is available in 0mm and 20mm offset, and the wheelset ships with tubeless valves, tape, Presta valve extensions, and a valve core removal tool.

Rider Intent Summary

  • Biggest strengths: full 57mm tire clearance in 1x, a wind-tunnel-validated aero advantage over Factor's own OSTRO Gravel, and a race-specific power meter groupset out of the box
  • Tradeoffs: switching to a 2x drivetrain cuts rear tire clearance to 47mm, and the geometry is built for racing rather than loaded touring
  • What makes it different: it's purpose-built as Factor's race-speed model, alongside the Aluto (race balance) and Sarana (race endurance), rather than trying to cover every kind of gravel riding

Victory's Take

We see the Elara as a bike for riders who already know they're racing gravel, not exploring whether they want to — the 57mm 1x clearance and aero data solve a real problem for that rider. At Victory Bicycle Studio, we'd talk through drivetrain and tire width with you before you order, since both decisions change the numbers this bike is built around.

What you get

  • Frame - Factor Elara full carbon gravel race frame
  • Fork - Factor Elara full carbon, Factor-engineered
  • Component Groupset - Sram Force XPLR 13-Speed with Power Meter
  • Wheelset - Black Inc Sixty Four Carbon Wheels
Factor Elara Carbon Sram Force XPLR Gravel Bike with Black Inc Sixty Four Wheelset

Factor

Factor Elara Carbon Sram Force XPLR Gravel Bike with Black Inc Sixty Four Wheelset

Regular price $10,699.00 USD
Sale price $10,699.00 USD Regular price

Specifications

Frameset
Frame

Factor Elara full carbon gravel race frame

- Stack - 576mm

- Head Tube Angle - 71.5°

- Seat Tube Angle - 73.0°

- BB Drop - 80mm

- Chainstay Length - 423mm

Fork

Factor Elara full carbon, Factor-engineered

- Standard 1 1/2"–1 1/2" tapered steerer

Wheels
Wheelset

Black Inc Sixty Four Carbon

- Inner Rim Width - 30mm

- Max Tire Width - 700x57mm

- Rim Finish - Glossy clearcoat

- Tire Compatibility - Tubeless and Clincher, inner tube compatible

- Brake Interface - Centerlock disc

- Hub Spacing - Front: 100mm / Rear: 142mm

Max Tire Clearance

700x57mm

Drivetrain and Brakes
Rear Derailleur

Sram Force XPLR AXS Full Mount, 13-speed

Cassette

Sram Force XPLR XG-1371, 13-Speed, 10-46T

Crankset

Sram Force XPLR 13-Speed, 44T

Brakes

Sram Force, hydraulic disc

Cockpit
Handlebars

Black Inc Aero Gravel Bar (integrated with stem) AB07, 75mm reach

**Specifications subject to change without notice

*Images of bikes are solely for the purpose of displaying the color. Some bike images may show a different component group. The component group on this bike is the Sram Force XPLR 13-Speed Groupset with Power Meter

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.