About The Parlee Taos Tier Four Carbon Sram Rival XPLR Gravel Bike

The Parlee Taos Tier Four is a race-ready carbon gravel bike built around the SRAM Rival XPLR AXS electronic groupset, designed for washboard, loose descents, and technical terrain rather than pure hardpack. The frame and fork are a one-piece, uni-directional carbon monocoque, and Parlee's carbon lay-up is tuned to filter high-frequency vibration, a detail that matters most late in a long ride once fatigue starts to compound.

Geometry does the rest of the work: a long front-center, low bottom bracket, and a 430mm chainstay combine with a 68.75–69.75° head-tube angle range to keep the bike steady at speed and confident on descents without giving up quickness in corners. This build pairs a 40T chainring and 10–46T, 13-speed cassette with a ZIPP 303 XPLR S carbon wheelset and 45mm Goodyear XPLR Inter tubeless tires, and the frame clears up to 50mm for sizing up as terrain gets rougher.

Who It's For

      Riders training for or racing 100-mile gravel events who want a frame tuned to reduce vibration fatigue.

      Riders who spend real time on rough, technical terrain (washboard, loose descents, occasional singletrack) rather than pure hardpack.

      Riders who want electronic shifting at a more accessible groupset tier without giving up a wide-range, 13-speed cassette.

      Riders who want the option to run wider tires (up to 50mm) for mixed-terrain riding.

      Riders who mainly stick to smooth hardpack may be better matched to a bike with a higher bottom bracket and shorter front-center.

What to Look For

      Frame size and geometry: the long front-center and low bottom bracket favor stability at speed and on descents — a bike fit will confirm the fit versus a more traditional race-oriented gravel position.

      Groupset tier: Rival XPLR AXS is SRAM's entry point into wireless XPLR electronic shifting; riders prioritizing lower weight should ask about Force or Red XPLR builds.

      Component upgrades: both the T47 bottom bracket and IS52 headset have optional CeramicSpeed bearing upgrades for lower drivetrain friction.

Key Features

Frame and fork: one-piece UD carbon monocoque with hidden cabling and a 142mm rear thru-axle, UDH-compatible for derailleur hanger durability. The fork's front axle uses a flip-chip (45/51mm) setting that adjusts fork rake, with a 100mm thru-axle and 160/180mm rotor compatibility.

Drivetrain and shifting: SRAM Rival XPLR AXS electronic groupset with a 40T chainring and 10–46T, 13-speed cassette, giving a wide climbing range without a front derailleur (a braze-on option with a 1x blanking panel is available). Rival AXS hydraulic disc brakes handle both shifting and stopping.

Wheels and tires: ZIPP 303 XPLR S hookless carbon wheels with center-lock disc mounts pair with Goodyear XPLR Inter 45mm tubeless tires, shipped with sealant preinstalled. Frame clearance extends to 50mm.

Cockpit and fit: FSA K-Wing AGX carbon bar and FSA SMR-II stem support integrated cable routing. Seatpost options include a Parlee carbon post (25mm offset) or FSA SL-K carbon post (0mm offset), both 31.6mm. Included ENVE, FSA, and PRO flex-fit spacers allow headset stack-height adjustments without swapping the steerer tube.

Rider Intent Summary

      Biggest strengths: vibration-filtering carbon lay-up, a wide 10–46T range on electronic shifting, and tire clearance to 50mm for terrain flexibility.

      Tradeoffs: Rival is SRAM's entry-level XPLR tier, so weight and shift feel sit below Force/Red builds, and the geometry favors stability over sharp race handling.

      What makes it different: a flip-chip adjustable fork and a frame-specific carbon lay-up tuned for high-frequency vibration filtering, rather than generic gravel geometry.

Victory's Take

We see the Taos Rival XPLR build as a solid entry point into Parlee's gravel platform for riders who want race-capable geometry without committing to a top-tier groupset budget. If you're weighing component tiers or dialing in fit, Victory Bicycle Studio's team can walk you through the options in person.

What you get

  • Frame - One-piece, UD carbon monocoque
  • Fork - Full carbon, front axle Flip-Chip 45/51mm
  • Component Groupset - Sram Rival XPLR AXS, 13-speed
  • Wheels - Zipp 303 XPLR S carbon
Parlee Taos Tier Four Carbon Sram Rival XPLR Gravel Bike

Parlee

Parlee Taos Tier Four Carbon Sram Rival XPLR Gravel Bike

Regular price $8,190.00 USD
Sale price $8,190.00 USD Regular price

Specifications

Frameset
Frame

One-piece, UD (uni-directional) carbon monocoque frame and fork

- 142mm thru-axle

- UDH compatible

- Flat mount disc

Fork

Full carbon

- Front axle Flip-Chip 45/51mm

- Integrated crown race

- Hidden cabling

- 100mm thru-axle

- 160/180 rotor compatible

Wheels
Wheelset

Zipp 303 XPLR S carbon

- Hookless

- Center-lock disc

- 176D/76D hub

Tires

Goodyear XPLR Inter

- 700x45mm

- Tubeless ready (comes stock with sealant for set up)

Drivetrain and Brakes
Rear Derailleur

Sram Rival XPLR AXS, 13-speed, 46T max cog

Front Derailleur Option

Braze-on, removable, includes 1x blanking panel

Crankset

Sram Rival XPLR

- 40T

- Available in 165, 170, 172.5, 175mm lengths

Cassette

Sram Rival XPLR, 10–46T, 13-speed

Brakes

Sram Rival AXS, hydraulic disc

Cockpit
Handlebars

FSA K-Wing AGX carbon bar

- 31.8mm diameter

- Integrated routing compatible

- 76mm reach

Stem

FSA SMR-II, integrated and semi-integrated routing compatible

Saddle

Ergon SR Allroad Comp, TiNox SL rails

**Specifications subject to change without notice

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the bike packaged and how long does delivery take?

All bikes are securely packaged to ensure that damage doesn't occur during shipping. All parts of the bike are padded and if needed, zip tied to minimize or eliminate movement inside the box. Once a bike is handed to the shipping company (usually Fedex or UPS), depending on your location, delivery will range from 1 day to 8 days. If you do choose the option for Professional Assembly or White Glove Delivery, this can add anywhere from 2 days to 5 days to the lead time.

Can I finance the purchase of my new bike?

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Can I return the bike if it doesn't suit my needs?

Our return process is as follows. The customer is responsible for the return label ($150). Once the returned bike arrives at our warehouse, our team will inspect it and make sure it is in new condition and undamaged. Once we verify, we will process the return and issue a refund to the original payment method on file. To clarify the amount refunded, it would just be the amount of the bike (and tax if applicable) less the $150 shipping label that we provided, but the original shipping is not refunded. So if the original bike cost $4,500 and shipping was $150 (so you paid $4,650), you would be refunded $4,350 (the $4,500 less $150 for the return label) assuming the bike was returned in new and un-used condition and within the 30 day return period.

What does the warranty of my new bike or product cover and what is the warranty period?

Depending on the bike or any product, different companies have different warranty policies.  If you do ever have an issue with your bike or any product, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we will assist with any warranty issues and clarify the warranty for the affected product.

Can I have my bike serviced at any bike shop?

Typically, to avoid any issues with your warranty, you should bring your bike to a certified mechanic or bike store for that bike (i.e. if you have a Trek bicycle, you should bring the bike to be serviced to a local bike store that is an authorized Trek dealer).  If you need assistance, simply email us at online@victorybicyclestudio.com and we can direct you to a certified dealer of your bike.

Do you ship bikes internationally?

We unfortunately do not ship bikes outside of the 48 contiguous states of the United States. We do recommend for international customers to open (or use a current account) account with a freight forwarding company. If you use a freight forwarding company located in the U.S., make sure to put your billing address for a dedicated credit card as the same address as the freight forwarder so that you don't have any credit card or payment method issues).

Once you do this, simply place an order with us and we can ship to the U.S. address as long as the credit card doesn't get rejected. Once the freight forwarder has the box/order/shipment, you would instruct them to then ship to you in your home country and they would charge you their own shipping charge to ship to your international address.

Do you offer free shipping?

We do offer free shipping on non-bike orders over $100. We do not offer free shipping for bicycles unless it is a one time promotion. Generally, bike shipping will cost $150 and that covers just the shipping of the bike with no assembly. If you were to bring that bike to your local mechanic or bike store, you would pay them their assembly fee. If you choose our Professional Assembly option for $200, our service technicians would assemble the bike before shipping and then re-pack the bike safely for transit. When you receive the bike you would attach the front wheel, attach the seatpost/saddle, and raise the handlebars and clamp them. Those three items do have to be detached to minimize or eliminate the chance of damage in transit.

How much does shipping cost?

For orders of parts, accessories, apparel, etc. on orders under $100, shipping is a flat rate of $9.99. Regular bike shipping without assembly is $150, bike shipping with Professional Assembly is an additional $200 (so $350 in total which includes the $150 of regular shipping). Our White Glove Delivery option is $699 and that will cover the assembly of the bike and our White Glove Delivery partner delivering your dream bike to your front door, ready to ride!

How can I track my order?

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What happens if my package arrives damaged?

If your package arrives damaged, email online@victorybicyclestudio.com with pictures of all angles of the box and pictures of the damaged product and we will work with you to either send a new replacement asap and coordinate return (or re-imburse you for labor or costs incurred to fix the issue at your local bike store).

Are pedals included with the bike?

If you do not see pedals in the bullet point product specs on the product page, the bike does not come equipped with pedals.  Many manufacturers do not spec bikes with pedals, so they are often purchased separately.

If I only pay the $150 for bike shipping, can I assemble the bike on my own?

Victory Bicycle Studio highly recommends that you bring your bike to your local certified bike store for the brand of the bike that you purchased. If you do attempt to assemble the bike and damage occurs, this may result in your warranty not being honored. For that reason, we do highly recommend to select our Professional Assembly option for $299.