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Rival XPLR AXS

  • What parts are available with the Rival XPLR AXS product line? When will they be available? plus icon minus icon
  • With a release date of June 17th, 2025, the Rival XPLR AXS product line includes the Rival XPLR AXS power meter, the Rival XPLR crankset, the Rival XPLR AXS rear derailleur, and the Rival XPLR XG-1... See more
  • What chain does Rival XPLR AXS use? Can I use a T-type chain? plus icon minus icon
  • The Rival AXS chain with a Hard Chrome finish and Flattop technology is designed for improved durability and prolonged life and is compatible with 12-speed road and 13-speed XPLR AXS groupsets. All... See more
  • What crankset is available for the Rival XPLR AXS groupset? plus icon minus icon
  • The Rival XPLR crankset is our most advanced aluminum gravel crankset yet. With a DUB bottom bracket and 8-bolt chainring interface, the Rival XPLR crankset optimizes the stiffness to weight ratio.... See more
  • How does the Rival XPLR AXS rear derailleur improve my ride? plus icon minus icon
  • The Rival XPLR AXS rear derailleur uses an MTB-inspired spring clutch for superior chain management and is simple to set up with no adjustment screws. Hangerless Interface and Full Mount attachment... See more
  • Is the Rival XPLR AXS rear derailleur repairable? plus icon minus icon
  • The Rival XPLR AXS rear derailleur has many replaceable and rebuildable parts, such as the cage assembly, pulley wheels, upper and lower outer parallelogram, Full Mount, and battery latch.   See more
  • If I remove my Rival XPLR AXS rear derailleur from my bike, what do I need to do when reinstalling? plus icon minus icon
  • If a Rival XPLR AXS rear derailleur is removed and reinstalled, the installation procedures for installing the rear derailleur, the wheel, and the thru axle will need to be completed. Ensure the re... See more
  • Are the replaceable parts on the Rival XPLR AXS and Transmission derailleurs interchangeable? plus icon minus icon
  • The pulley set from Transmission derailleurs and the battery latch from the GX Transmission rear derailleur are interchangeable with the Rival XPLR AXS rear derailleur. These are the only parts of ... See more
  • Will the Rival XPLR AXS derailleur pivot upon impact and can I reset it like I can with Eagle Transmission? plus icon minus icon
  • Yes, the Full Mount on your Rival XPLR AXS derailleur is designed to rotate in the event of frontal impact, moving your derailleur away from danger and allowing it to be reset after impact.  See more
  • Why does my Rival XPLR AXS derailleur cage look bent from behind? plus icon minus icon
  • The Rival XPLR AXS derailleur Inline Cage that houses the pulleys is tuned to align the chain toward the chainring through the entire gear range on the cassette, reducing vibration and running nois... See more
  • What kind of bike frame is compatible with Rival XPLR AXS? plus icon minus icon
  • Gravel bike frames with a UDH capable dropout interface are compatible with SRAM Rival XPLR AXS. Chainstay lengths down to 415mm are endorsed with 47.5 mm chainline. Rival XPLR AXS can be used on b... See more
  • What do I need to know about installing a Full Mount derailleur? plus icon minus icon
  • Prepare. Hang. Tighten. The Full Mount derailleur can be installed in three simple steps with no special tools required. See our Prepare. Hang. Tighten. video to learn more.  See more
  • What is a Full Mount derailleur and what are the benefits? plus icon minus icon
  • A Full Mount derailleur mounts to frames that use the UDH interface. By centering on the wheel axle, we can create a system that has no weak points upon impact. Its consistent location relative to ... See more
  • What is the difference between UDH and Full Mount? plus icon minus icon
  • UDH, or Universal Derailleur Hanger, refers to a universal design of derailleur hanger that can be used across supporting brands and works with traditional rear derailleur mounting styles. Frames d... See more
  • Can I use a front derailleur with a Rival XPLR AXS drivetrain? plus icon minus icon
  • No, the Rival XPLR AXS drivetrain is not designed to work with more than one chainring.   See more
  • If I change chainring sizes do I also have to resize my chain? plus icon minus icon
  • Some scenarios may require a change. Please refer to the Full Mount Chain Length Guide or User Manual to verify chain length when changing your chainring size.  See more

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