{"product_id":"felt-breed-race-apex-s-1000-12-speed-gravel-bike","title":"Felt Breed Race Apex S-1000 12 Speed Gravel Bike","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eFelt Breed Race Carbon Apex S-1000\u003c\/b\u003e is a purpose-built gravel racing bike designed for riders who want race-day speed without sacrificing control on rough terrain. Built on Felt’s \u003cb\u003eUD carbon Breed frame and fork\u003c\/b\u003e, it carries forward the race-focused geometry and oversized tire clearance that helped the original Breed platform earn podium finishes in international gravel racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis S-1000 build pairs a \u003cb\u003eSRAM Apex XPLR AXS 1x12 drivetrain\u003c\/b\u003e with a 42-tooth chainring and a wide-range 10-52T cassette, giving riders low gearing for steep, loose climbs and enough top-end for fast gravel sectors. At \u003cb\u003e9.28kg\u003c\/b\u003e, it’s a notably light build for a bike running hydraulic disc brakes and 45mm tires, pairing that low weight with the tire volume and gearing range needed to hold speed across mixed terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eGravel racers and fast group-ride riders\u003c\/b\u003e who want a wide-range 1x12 drivetrain and race-oriented geometry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRiders covering \u003cb\u003emixed terrain\u003c\/b\u003e — fast gravel roads through rougher, unpredictable sections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRiders who want a \u003cb\u003elightweight (9.28kg) carbon platform\u003c\/b\u003e at an Apex-tier price point, below SRAM’s Force and Red build levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eRiders whose bike-plus-gear weight exceeds the \u003cb\u003e120kg permissible total weight\u003c\/b\u003e should look at a different frame or wheel platform\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame size\u003c\/b\u003e drives cockpit fit — handlebar width, stem length, crank length, and seatpost length all change by size, so confirm sizing before ordering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eTire tread\u003c\/b\u003e — the Continental Terra Trail Grip 700x45c suits mixed hardpack and light singletrack rather than deep mud\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eComponent tier\u003c\/b\u003e — SRAM Apex XPLR AXS is SRAM’s 1x12 gravel groupset at a more accessible price point than Force or Red XPLR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame \u0026amp; Fork: \u003c\/b\u003eFelt’s Breed \u003cb\u003eUD carbon\u003c\/b\u003e frame and fork use a benchmark UD carbon layup with race-focused geometry and oversized tire clearance, carrying over design principles from the platform’s earlier podium-winning generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGroupset \u0026amp; Shifting: \u003c\/b\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eSRAM Apex XPLR AXS\u003c\/b\u003e groupset drives a 42T crank against a \u003cb\u003e10-52T, 12-speed cassette\u003c\/b\u003e — a single-ring setup that removes the front derailleur and simplifies shifting when the terrain gets rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBraking: \u003c\/b\u003eSRAM \u003cb\u003eApex D1 hydraulic disc brakes\u003c\/b\u003e with SRAM Paceline Centerlock 160mm rotors deliver consistent stopping power on loose and wet surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWheels \u0026amp; Tires: \u003c\/b\u003eVision Team 30 i23 wheels are paired with \u003cb\u003eContinental Terra Trail Grip tires in 700x45c\u003c\/b\u003e, putting the frame’s oversized tire clearance to use with a high-volume tire built for off-road stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCockpit: \u003c\/b\u003eFSA’s A Wing AGX handlebar and NS SMR II stem, a \u003cb\u003ePrologo Dimension AGX saddle\u003c\/b\u003e, and an FSA Energy 27.2 seatpost round out a gravel-specific contact-point setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiggest strengths: \u003c\/b\u003elightweight UD carbon frame (9.28kg) and a wide-range SRAM Apex XPLR AXS 1x12 drivetrain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .5in;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e        \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003eTradeoffs: \u003c\/b\u003eApex sits below SRAM’s Force and Red XPLR groupsets, and the single chainring trades tighter cadence steps for simplicity and lower weight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -.25in; 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