{"product_id":"factor-sarana-carbon-sram-red-xplr-w-pm-gravel-bike","title":"Factor Sarana Carbon Sram Red XPLR With Power Meter Gravel Bike","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Factor Sarana Carbon SRAM RED XPLR is built for ultra-distance gravel racing — events measured in days rather than hours, where riders are entirely self-supported and act as their own mechanic and navigator. Factor developed the Sarana with Canadian ultra racer and \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Unbound XL champion Rob Britton\u003c\/strong\u003e, testing prototypes across British Columbia's varied terrain to build a geometry that holds composure through fatigue rather than optimizing purely for short-effort speed. The result targets road-level efficiency with off-road resilience: a bike meant to stay fast and controllable deep into a multi-day effort, not just over a fast lap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eleaf-spring seat-stay system\u003c\/strong\u003e — dropped stays paired with an offset seat tube — gives the frame vibration-damping flex without giving up lateral stiffness for power transfer, and that same seat tube offset lets Factor hold \u003cstrong\u003e425mm chainstays across every frame size\u003c\/strong\u003e for consistent, responsive handling. The build pairs a \u003cstrong\u003eSRAM RED E1 XPLR wireless drivetrain with an integrated power meter\u003c\/strong\u003e, disc brakes, and clearance for tires up to \u003cstrong\u003e57mm on 700c wheels\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a downtube storage bag, top tube pack, and frame pack built in for self-supported multi-day racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-distance and multi-day gravel racers who need integrated storage and a self-supported setup, not just a fast day bike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiders who want SRAM RED-tier wireless shifting and a built-in power meter for pacing long, fatigue-heavy efforts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGravel racers prioritizing sustained control over rough, variable terrain over short, punchy criterium-style speed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsider a different bike if you're racing shorter local gravel events or riding all-road\/commuting miles where the integrated storage and ultra-distance geometry go unused\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit and position\u003c\/strong\u003e: stack and reach are tuned to keep riders low and efficient as posture breaks down late in long efforts — the Black Inc integrated barstem comes in multiple lengths and widths, so dial in position before ordering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerrain and tire size\u003c\/strong\u003e: 700c wheels with clearance up to 57mm measured cover rough and mixed gravel; confirm that range fits the routes and conditions you're targeting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComponent tier\u003c\/strong\u003e: SRAM RED E1 XPLR wireless 1x13, an integrated power meter, and a CeramicSpeed T47A WIDE bottom bracket sit at the top of gravel racing componentry — factor that into budget expectations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame and Geometry\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Sarana frame is built from Toray, Nippon Graphite pan-based carbon fiber with a matching Factor Sarana carbon fork. Stack and reach are tuned for sustained high-speed riding, and refinements to wheelbase and trail (65mm, tire-size dependent) add stability on rough surfaces without sacrificing the quick handling gravel racing demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroupset and Shifting\u003c\/strong\u003e — SRAM RED E1 XPLR delivers 1x13-speed wireless electronic shifting with a 44T crank and 10-46T cassette, covering steep climbs and fast flat sections on one ring. The included power meter lets riders pace multi-day efforts by data rather than feel, which matters once fatigue makes perceived effort unreliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBraking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Disc brakes with 160mm rotors front and rear provide consistent stopping power across the mixed, unpredictable surfaces ultra-distance gravel racing covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheels and Tire Clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Black Inc 46 wheelset (700c) is matched to clearance for tires up to 57mm measured, giving riders room to size up for rougher terrain without changing frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandout Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e — Internal cable routing protects lines over long, rough days, while a CeramicSpeed T47A WIDE aluminum bottom bracket (CeramicSpeed bearings also available for DUB and 24mm) reduces drivetrain friction. The leaf-spring seat-stay system smooths vibration through in-plane flex while preserving power transfer, and the built-in downtube bag, top tube pack, and frame pack are designed specifically for self-supported multi-day racing rather than added on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths\u003c\/strong\u003e: purpose-built ultra-distance geometry, 57mm tire clearance, integrated storage, and a SRAM RED E1 XPLR wireless groupset with power meter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs\u003c\/strong\u003e: the componentry and integrated bags are built for multi-day, self-supported racing — more than a rider needs for short local gravel events or all-road riding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different\u003c\/strong\u003e: developed directly with 2025 Unbound XL champion Rob Britton and tested across British Columbia, with a leaf-spring seat-stay design and 425mm chainstays held across every frame size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Victory Bicycle Studio, we read the Sarana as a bike built for a specific job — getting a self-supported rider through days of racing, not just a fast Saturday gravel loop. If ultra-distance or bikepacking racing is the goal, its storage integration and fatigue-tuned geometry are worth a proper fit conversation before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Factor","offers":[{"title":"Prismatic Gold \/ 49","offer_id":54078509220147,"sku":"BKECBSXSRA01MRGB-GOLD49","price":10599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Prismatic Gold \/ 52","offer_id":54078509252915,"sku":"BKECBSXSRA01MRGB-GOLD52","price":10599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Prismatic Gold \/ 54","offer_id":54078509285683,"sku":"BKECBSXSRA01MRGB-GOLD54","price":10599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Prismatic Gold \/ 56","offer_id":54078509318451,"sku":"BKECBSXSRA01MRGB-GOLD56","price":10599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Prismatic Gold \/ 58","offer_id":54078509351219,"sku":"BKECBSXSRA01MRGB-GOLD58","price":10599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/factor-sarana-carbon-sram-red-gravel-bike-black-inc-46-gold-1.jpg?v=1789414613","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/factor-sarana-carbon-sram-red-xplr-w-pm-gravel-bike","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}