Parlee Taos SRAM Rival XPLR AXS
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Parlee Taos SRAM Rival XPLR AXS
Product Details
The Parlee Taos SRAM Rival XPLR AXS is built for riders who want a gravel bike that's reliable, lively, and surprisingly playful. This Rival XPLR build brings everything together for a machine ready for everything—from fast rolling hard pack to rough gravel and canyon descents, all the way back onto tarmac. The Taos is engineered for long-haul versatility and spirited adventure, wherever your pedals take you.
At the foundation is a one-piece UD carbon monocoque frame that delivers the responsiveness and durability required for serious gravel exploration. The modern geometry prioritizes both stability and agility through a long-reach, low bottom bracket design paired with a slack head-tube angle around 68.75 to 69.75 degrees. This combination creates a ride that feels steady and composed at speed, confident when pointing downhill, yet responsive through tighter corners. A 430mm chainstay length adds to the balanced handling character that makes this bike feel at home across any surface.
Versatility defines the Taos platform. Clearance for up to 50mm tires gives you total freedom in tire choice for any condition. Suspension-corrected geometry with an adjustable fork rake via flip-chip means you can fine-tune the ride characteristics for rigid setups or add a fork as needed. Whether you're chasing smooth rolling segments, tackling open gravel roads, conquering forest service tracks, or descending canyons, the Taos adapts seamlessly.
SRAM Rival XPLR AXS electronic drivetrain delivers crisp, intuitive wireless shifting through a 40T chainring and wide-range 10-46T cassette, giving you the gearing to tackle climbs, maintain speed on flats, and charge fast descents with confidence. ZIPP 303 XPLR S wheels provide a lively yet planted feel—quick to accelerate, stable in crosswinds, and ready for rough pavement or gravel detours. Wrapped in Goodyear XPLR Inter 45mm tires, the ride stays connected to the road while smoothing out vibration and chatter.
Key Features
- Frame - Parlee one-piece UD carbon monocoque, 50mm tire clearance
- Drivetrain - SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 13-speed electronic, 40T chainring
- Wheelset - ZIPP 303 XPLR S with Goodyear XPLR Inter 45mm tires
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Drivetrain | SRAM RIVAL XPLR AXS electronic groupset |
| Brakes (Front & Rear) | SRAM RIVAL AXS, hydraulic disc |
| Shift Levers | SRAM RIVAL AXS, hydraulic disc |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RIVAL XPLR AXS, 13sp |
| Cassette | SRAM RIVAL XPLR, 10-46T, 13sp |
| Chain | SRAM RIVAL Flattop, 12/13-speed |
| Crankset | SRAM RIVAL XPLR Crankset, 40T chainring (available in 165, 170, 172.5, 175mm lengths) |
| Bottom Bracket | T47, internal, 85.5mm width (optional upgrade to CeramicSpeed bottom bracket) |
| Wheels | ZIPP 303 XPLR S carbon wheelset, hookless, center-lock disc, 176D/76D hub |
| Tires | Goodyear XPLR Inter 45mm, tubeless ready (comes stock with sealant for set up) |
| Handlebar | FSA K-Wing AGX carbon bar, 31.8mm diameter, integrated routing compatible |
| Stem | FSA SMR-II, integrated and semi-integrated routing compatible |
| Seatpost | Parlee Carbon post, 25mm offset/FSA SL-K Carbon Black post, 0mm offset, 31.6mm diameter, or similar |
| Saddle | Ergon SR Allroad Comp |
| Headset | Integrated IS52 upper and lower, Enduro stainless bearings (optional upgrade to CeramicSpeed bearings) |
| Front Derailleur Option | Braze-on, removable, includes 1x blanking panel |
| Flex-Fit Spacers | Included ENVE, FSA, and PRO short and tall top caps and universal fit cap |
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TT Length (virtual) | 508 | 532 | 553 | 577 | 602 | 620 |
| Reach | 362 | 375 | 386 | 402 | 417 | 429 |
| Stack | 540 | 564 | 585 | 605 | 620 | 640 |
| Head Angle | 68.75 | 69.25 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.5 | 69.75 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 | 74.5 | 74.25 | 74 | 73.5 | 73.5 |
| ST Length (Ctr-Ctr) | 364 | 384 | 401 | 435 | 460 | 486 |
| Chainstay Length | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
| BB Drop | 82 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Fork Rake | 45/51 | 45/51 | 45/51 | 45/51 | 45/51 | 45/51 |
| Standover Height | 700 | 735 | 765 | 791 | 810 | 833 |
| Head Tube Length | 90 | 115 | 136 | 158 | 174 | 194 |
| Front Center | 600 | 617 | 634 | 651 | 670 | 688 |
| Wheelbase | 1018 | 1028 | 1052 | 1069 | 1090 | 1106 |
| Fork Length | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |