Parlee Taos SRAM Force XPLR AXS | FST

The Parlee Taos SRAM Force XPLR AXS | FST is gnarly, fast, and extreme, built for riders who want to go further and faster without compromise. Part of Parlee's distinctive F(a)ST brand, the Taos delivers a purposeful blend of snap, smoothness, and all-day capability, engineered for long-haul versatility across everything from fast rolling hard pack to rough gravel and even single track. This is a bike designed for spirited adventure wherever your pedals take you.

The one-piece UD carbon monocoque frame combines with a 40mm travel Rockshox fork that adapts to variable terrain on demand. When tackling the roughest terrain, the full suspension travel maintains speed and grip. When efficiency matters, simply lock it out and regain the pedaling efficiency of a rigid fork. The intelligent geometry—featuring a long reach, low bottom bracket, and slack head tube paired with a 430mm chainstay and head-tube angles around 68.75 to 69.75 degrees—strikes a sublime balance between stability and agility. The modern proportions make the ride feel steady at speed, confident when pointing downhill, yet responsive through tighter corners. Suspension-corrected geometry optimizes handling specifically for this fork setup.

At the drivetrain, SRAM's new Force XPLR AXS electronic groupset delivers crisp, wireless shifting across 13 speeds. The 40T chainring paired with a 10-46T cassette hits the sweet spot between fast rolling on flats and confident climbing on sustained grades. The gearing feels eager on smooth terrain, calm on the steeps, and remarkably seamless everywhere in between.

ZIPP's 303 XPLR SW wheels represent the pinnacle of ZIPP's XPLR range, wrapped in Goodyear XPLR Inter 45mm tires that feel supple and connected without wasting watts. You get genuine grip when surfaces turn sketchy and efficiency when terrain smooths out. Generous 50mm tire clearance ensures you can dial in the exact traction and speed needed for any surface.

Key Features

• Frame - Parlee one-piece UD carbon monocoque, 50mm tire clearance, suspension-corrected geometry
• Suspension - RockShox Rudy 40mm travel lockout fork
• Drivetrain - SRAM Force XPLR AXS 13-speed electronic
• Wheelset - ZIPP 303 XPLR SW with Goodyear XPLR Inter 45mm tires