{"product_id":"parlee-taos-fst-edition-carbon-sram-force-xplr-axs-gravel-bike","title":"Parlee Taos FST Edition Carbon SRAM Force XPLR AXS Gravel Bike","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eThe Parlee Taos FST Edition Carbon SRAM Force XPLR AXS is built for washboard, loose descents, and technical singletrack, not just smooth gravel roads. It carries Parlee's \u003cb\u003eF(a)ST badging\u003c\/b\u003e, reserved for the brand's most extreme builds, and pairs a \u003cb\u003e40mm-travel RockShox Rudy suspension fork\u003c\/b\u003e with SRAM's \u003cb\u003eForce XPLR AXS electronic groupset\u003c\/b\u003e to hold speed and control on rough terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eThe frame and fork are a \u003cb\u003eone-piece UD carbon monocoque\u003c\/b\u003e with a lay-up designed to filter high-frequency vibration, which matters most over multi-hour rides where fatigue builds. A long front-center, low bottom bracket, and a head-tube angle in the roughly \u003cb\u003e68.75–69.75°\u003c\/b\u003e range combine with a \u003cb\u003e430mm chainstay\u003c\/b\u003e for a platform that stays stable at speed and composed on descents while still cornering responsively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\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 training or racing long, rough gravel events who want front-end suspension without sacrificing pedaling efficiency — the \u003cb\u003eRudy fork locks out\u003c\/b\u003e when the terrain smooths out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\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 regularly hit washboard, loose descents, or light singletrack, not just groomed gravel roads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\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 \u003cb\u003etire clearance up to 50mm\u003c\/b\u003e for extra grip and volume on variable surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\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 \u003cb\u003eelectronic 13-speed shifting\u003c\/b\u003e and hydraulic disc braking as the standard build, not an add-on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\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 routes are mostly smooth, hard-packed gravel or pavement may not need the added fork travel or tire volume and could be better served by a rigid-fork gravel bike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\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]--\u003eMatch the terrain to the intent: the \u003cb\u003e40mm-travel fork\u003c\/b\u003e and suspension-corrected geometry are built around rough, technical gravel and light singletrack, not pavement-heavy riding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\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]--\u003eCheck the gearing range: the \u003cb\u003e40T chainring\u003c\/b\u003e paired with a \u003cb\u003e10–46T cassette\u003c\/b\u003e favors climbing and mixed terrain over top-end speed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\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]--\u003eConfirm fit before buying: the seatpost, stem, and cockpit ship with multiple spacer and offset options (ENVE, FSA, and PRO caps), so proper bike fit matters more than picking a stock size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eThe frame and fork use a \u003cb\u003eone-piece UD carbon monocoque\u003c\/b\u003e construction with a \u003cb\u003e142mm thru-axle\u003c\/b\u003e, UDH-compatible derailleur hanger, and flat mount disc tabs. The \u003cb\u003eRockShox Rudy fork\u003c\/b\u003e adds 40mm of travel with a lockout, so riders get suspension on rough descents and a firm, efficient platform for climbing or pavement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eShifting comes from SRAM's \u003cb\u003eForce XPLR AXS\u003c\/b\u003e electronic groupset, a 13-speed rear derailleur paired with a \u003cb\u003e10–46T cassette\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e40T chainring\u003c\/b\u003e. That range is built for mixed terrain — wide enough to climb loaded gravel routes without giving up too much on flatter sections. The Flattop chain and \u003cb\u003eT47 internal bottom bracket\u003c\/b\u003e (85.5mm width) round out a drivetrain built specifically around SRAM's XPLR ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eBraking is \u003cb\u003eSRAM Force AXS hydraulic disc\u003c\/b\u003e, controlled through the same AXS shift levers, giving consistent modulation regardless of terrain or weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eWheels are \u003cb\u003eZIPP's 303 XPLR SW carbon\u003c\/b\u003e set — hookless, center-lock, built on 176D\/76D hubs — wrapped in \u003cb\u003eWTB Resolute 700x50mm\u003c\/b\u003e tubeless-ready tires with Stan's sealant included. The hookless rim and tubeless setup let riders run lower pressures for grip without added flat risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eAn \u003cb\u003eintegrated IS52 headset\u003c\/b\u003e with stainless bearings and an FSA K-Wing AGX carbon bar \/ SMR-II stem cockpit keep routing internal. The frame also includes a removable braze-on front derailleur mount with a blanking panel, so the build can go 1x or add a front derailleur later without buying a new frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\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]--\u003eBiggest strengths: \u003cb\u003esuspension-corrected geometry\u003c\/b\u003e, a 40mm-travel lockout fork, wide 10–46T gearing, and hookless carbon wheels built specifically for rough, technical gravel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\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]--\u003eTradeoffs: the added fork travel and up-to-50mm tire clearance trade some pavement efficiency compared with a rigid, narrower-tire gravel bike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .25in;\"\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]--\u003eWhat makes it different: a one-piece UD carbon monocoque frame and fork paired with a 40mm-travel RockShox Rudy fork under Parlee's F(a)ST build designation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 10.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003eAt \u003cb\u003eVictory Bicycle Studio\u003c\/b\u003e, we'd point riders toward the Taos when their gravel routes actually get rough — washboard, loose descents, technical singletrack — rather than for someone whose gravel riding stays on smooth fire roads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parlee","offers":[{"title":"Drift Blue \/ Satin Black \/ XXS","offer_id":53694119969075,"sku":"CBT5031","price":10290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drift Blue \/ Satin Black \/ XS","offer_id":53694120001843,"sku":"CBT5032","price":10290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drift Blue \/ Satin Black \/ S","offer_id":53694120034611,"sku":"CBT5033","price":10290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drift Blue \/ Satin Black \/ M","offer_id":53694120067379,"sku":"CBT5034","price":10290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drift Blue \/ Satin Black \/ L","offer_id":53694120100147,"sku":"CBT5035","price":10290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Drift Blue \/ Satin Black \/ XL","offer_id":53694120132915,"sku":"CBT5036","price":10290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Northern Olive \/ Satin Black \/ XXS","offer_id":53694120165683,"sku":"CBT4031","price":10290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Northern Olive \/ Satin Black \/ XS","offer_id":53694120198451,"sku":"CBT4032","price":10290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Northern Olive \/ Satin Black \/ S","offer_id":53694120231219,"sku":"CBT4033","price":10290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Northern Olive \/ Satin Black \/ M","offer_id":53694120263987,"sku":"CBT4034","price":10290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Northern Olive \/ Satin Black \/ L","offer_id":53694120296755,"sku":"CBT4035","price":10290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Northern Olive \/ Satin Black \/ XL","offer_id":53694120329523,"sku":"CBT4036","price":10290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/parlee-taos-fst-edition-carbon-sram-force-xplr-axs-gravel-bike-drift-blue-1.jpg?v=1784691305","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/parlee-taos-fst-edition-carbon-sram-force-xplr-axs-gravel-bike","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}