{"product_id":"factor-elara-carbon-sram-red-xplr-gravel-bike-with-black-inc-46-wheelset","title":"Factor Elara Carbon Sram Red XPLR Gravel Bike with Black Inc Forty Six Wheelset","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Factor Elara is a full carbon gravel race frame built for the fastest end of competitive gravel — the UCI Gravel World Series, Gravel Earth Series, and World Championship-level events where seconds and handling precision decide the result. This build pairs the frame with a \u003cstrong\u003eSRAM RED XPLR 13-speed groupset\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Inc Forty Six carbon wheelset\u003c\/strong\u003e, a race-focused gravel setup aimed at competitive racers rather than mixed-terrain adventure riders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat separates the Elara in its category is that it doesn't trade tire clearance for speed. In a 1x drivetrain configuration it holds \u003cstrong\u003eup to 57mm (700c) clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e — a full-clearance number Factor says is an industry first at true race geometry — while switching to 2x narrows that to 47mm. The frame is also CFD-validated and wind-tunnel tested around 45–50mm race tires, with Factor reporting a \u003cstrong\u003e5–8% lower drag coefficient than its own OSTRO Gravel frame\u003c\/strong\u003e at a 47mm tire width, and aero efficiency it describes as comparable to modern aero road frames at equivalent yaw angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompetitive gravel racers targeting UCI Gravel World Series, Gravel Earth Series, or similarly fast, technical race formats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders who want a \u003cstrong\u003e1x drivetrain\u003c\/strong\u003e without giving up tire clearance on rough courses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders who prioritize \u003cstrong\u003eaerodynamics and stiffness\u003c\/strong\u003e over maximum tire volume or cargo capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider a different Factor model if the goal is multi-day, ultra-distance riding (Sarana) or a more adaptable mixed-terrain generalist (Aluto) rather than pure race speed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain setup\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1x SRAM RED XPLR preserves the full 57mm tire clearance; 2x reduces it to 47mm — settle on your gearing before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTire width for your terrain\u003c\/strong\u003e: aero validation is built around 45–50mm race tires, with clearance topping out at 57mm for rougher courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHub\/cassette compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: the Black Inc Sixty Four freehub covers SRAM XDR, Shimano HG\/Micro Spline, and Campagnolo N3W — confirm your drivetrain standard before swapping wheels later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe frame is a \u003cstrong\u003efull carbon race layup\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered and manufactured by Factor, with fiber schedules tuned specifically for the BB junction, downtube, and fork crown for torsional stiffness, impact control, and directional stability; Factor's target for a size M raw frame is sub-1100g. It runs a \u003cstrong\u003eT47A internal threaded bottom bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e, a full carbon fork with a 1 1\/2\"–1 1\/2\" tapered steerer, and a 12×142mm rear thru-axle with UDH support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eShifting comes from a \u003cstrong\u003eSRAM RED XPLR 13-speed groupset\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 44T crankset and a wide-range 10-46T cassette, sized for gravel racing's mixed-effort demands. Braking uses \u003cstrong\u003eflat mount disc calipers with 160mm rotors\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with 12×100mm front and 12×142mm rear thru-axles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWheels are the \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Inc Forty Six\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 46mm-deep carbon rim (30mm internal \/ 40.25mm external width) built for the 700c x 50mm format, tubeless and clincher compatible. The set runs ceramic bearings, 24 aero butted straight-pull spokes per wheel, and a Center Lock disc interface. Tubeless valves, tape, valve extensions, and a valve core removal tool are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths\u003c\/strong\u003e: full 57mm tire clearance retained in a 1x setup, plus a CFD- and wind-tunnel-validated frame with a measured aero advantage over Factor's own OSTRO Gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs\u003c\/strong\u003e: running 2x drops clearance to 47mm, and the race-oriented geometry and component spec favor speed over bikepacking or all-day cargo capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different\u003c\/strong\u003e: combining race-geometry-level tire clearance with aero performance typically reserved for narrower-tire gravel or road frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAt Victory Bicycle Studio, we see the Elara as the pick for gravel racers who don't want to choose between tire clearance and aero speed — with SRAM RED XPLR and the Black Inc Forty Six wheelset, this build comes ready for the start line, not for loaded, multi-day riding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Factor","offers":[{"title":"Matte Carbon Black \/ 52","offer_id":53967604842803,"sku":"BKECBPXELA01MRGB-52BLK","price":11999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte Carbon Black \/ 54","offer_id":53967607136563,"sku":"BKECBPXELA01MRGB-54BLK","price":11999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte Carbon Black \/ 56","offer_id":53967616082227,"sku":"BKECBPXELA01MRGB-56BLK","price":11999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte Carbon Black \/ 58","offer_id":53967616114995,"sku":"BKECBPXELA01MRGB-58BLK","price":11999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Virescent Blue \/ 52","offer_id":53967604875571,"sku":"BKECBPXELA01MRGB-52BLUE","price":11999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Virescent Blue \/ 54","offer_id":53967607169331,"sku":"BKECBPXELA01MRGB-54BLUE","price":11999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/factor-elara-carbon-sram-red-gravel-bike-virescent-blue-black-inc-64-1_a65b1653-92ba-46c4-a86b-27b7d31f89e3.jpg?v=1788227043","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/factor-elara-carbon-sram-red-xplr-gravel-bike-with-black-inc-46-wheelset","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}