{"product_id":"factor-sarana-with-suspension-carbon-sram-red-xplr-with-power-meter-gravel-bike","title":"Factor Sarana With Suspension Carbon Sram Red XPLR with Power Meter Gravel Bike","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Factor SARANA is a carbon gravel race bike built for ultra-distance racing — events measured in days rather than hours, ridden entirely self-supported. This build pairs the SARANA frameset with \u003cstrong\u003eSRAM RED E1 XPLR\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 1x13-speed electronic groupset with an integrated power meter, giving riders road-level pedaling efficiency in a machine designed to hold together over hundreds of remote, rough miles. It's a category built around self-sufficiency: no support vehicles, no mechanics, no do-overs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat separates the SARANA from a general-purpose gravel bike is its \u003cstrong\u003eleaf-spring seatstay system\u003c\/strong\u003e — dropped stays and an offset seat tube that create in-plane flex to absorb vibration without giving up lateral stiffness under power. That same seat tube offset lets Factor hold \u003cstrong\u003e425mm chainstays\u003c\/strong\u003e across every frame size, keeping the rear end tight and the handling responsive despite generous tire clearance. Factor developed the platform directly with Canadian ultra racer and 2025 Unbound XL champion Rob Britton, testing prototypes through British Columbia's varied terrain to refine how the geometry holds composure as a rider fatigues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders training for or competing in multi-day, self-supported ultra-gravel events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want road-race pedaling efficiency in a frame built to withstand sustained rough terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders committed to a fully electronic drivetrain — this frame's cable routing and component compatibility are electronic-only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot the right fit for casual weekend gravel riders or bikepackers who want mechanical shifting, since this platform doesn't support it\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\u003eFit matters more than usual here: the SARANA's stack and reach are tuned to hold an efficient position through fatigue, so get a professional fit before racing it long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck terrain against tire clearance: 57mm measured clearance covers most gravel and light off-road riding, but confirm it suits your routes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm component compatibility before ordering: electronic shifting only, a T47A WIDE bottom bracket, and a 30.9mm dropper-post-compatible seatpost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame is built from \u003cstrong\u003eToray, Nippon Graphite Pan-Based carbon fiber\u003c\/strong\u003e, paired with a matching Factor SARANA Suspension carbon fork — a combination chosen for the strength-to-weight demands of multi-day racing rather than short-course speed. The \u003cstrong\u003eSRAM RED E1 XPLR\u003c\/strong\u003e groupset shifts 1x13 across a 10-46T cassette with a 44T crank and built-in power meter, giving racers precise gearing range and pacing data without a front derailleur to maintain in the field. Braking is disc-only with a \u003cstrong\u003e160mm rotor\u003c\/strong\u003e front and rear, sized for consistent stopping power when carrying frame bags and fatigue affects reaction time. The Black Inc 46 wheelset in 700c is matched to \u003cstrong\u003e57mm of measured tire clearance\u003c\/strong\u003e, room to run wide gravel tires for stability over rough terrain. Storage is built in: a downtube storage bag, top tube pack, and frame pack come included, reflecting the self-supported nature of the events this bike is built for. Finish-level components — a CeramicSpeed T47A WIDE bottom bracket, Black Inc integrated barstem, and FSA SL-K SB0 seatpost — round out a build focused on reduced friction and long-term durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiggest strengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e fatigue-resistant geometry, vibration-damping seatstay design, and integrated storage purpose-built for self-supported ultra racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTradeoffs:\u003c\/strong\u003e electronic-only drivetrain compatibility and a premium component spec (CeramicSpeed, Black Inc) that price it above general-purpose gravel bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes it different:\u003c\/strong\u003e developed directly with 2025 Unbound XL champion Rob Britton, with a seat tube offset that holds 425mm chainstays across every frame size\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 engineered for what actually breaks riders down over a multi-day event — position, vibration, and mechanical simplicity — rather than for outright speed on a single loop. We'd recommend a professional bike fit before taking it into an ultra event, since the tuned stack and reach only pay off in a position dialed specifically to the rider.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Factor","offers":[{"title":"Cyan Blue \/ 49","offer_id":54077797826867,"sku":"BKECBPXSRS01MRGB-CYAN49","price":11199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cyan Blue \/ 52","offer_id":54077797859635,"sku":"BKECBPXSRS01MRGB-CYAN52","price":11199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cyan Blue \/ 56","offer_id":54077797925171,"sku":"BKECBPXSRS01MRGB-CYAN56","price":11199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Prismatic Gold \/ 49","offer_id":54077797990707,"sku":"BKECBPXSRS01MRGB-GOLD49","price":11199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Prismatic Gold \/ 52","offer_id":54077798023475,"sku":"BKECBPXSRS01MRGB-GOLD52","price":11199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Prismatic Gold \/ 54","offer_id":54077798056243,"sku":"BKECBPXSRS01MRGB-GOLD54","price":11199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Prismatic Gold \/ 56","offer_id":54077798089011,"sku":"BKECBPXSRS01MRGB-GOLD56","price":11199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Prismatic Gold \/ 58","offer_id":54077798121779,"sku":"BKECBPXSRS01MRGB-GOLD48","price":11199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/factor-sarana-carbon-sram-red-front-suspension-gravel-bike-black-inc-46-cyan-blue-1.jpg?v=1789402274","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/factor-sarana-with-suspension-carbon-sram-red-xplr-with-power-meter-gravel-bike","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}