{"product_id":"sram-rival-xplr-1x-crankset-42t-dub-wide","title":"SRAM Rival XPLR 1x Crankset — 42T, DUB Wide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne ring, 42 teeth, and nothing up front to go wrong.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rival XPLR crankset is SRAM's aluminum 1x gravel platform: X-SYNC direct-mount chainring, DUB Wide spindle for tire clearance, and no front derailleur to trim, drop a chain, or knock out of alignment on a rock garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e42T ring, available in 165mm and 170mm arm lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy 42T is the gravel number\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with a modern XPLR cassette running a 10-tooth small cog, a 42T ring covers the range gravel actually asks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt the top:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 x 10 gives you roughly the same gear as a 50T ring over a 12T cog. You'll spin out on a long paved descent, but you'll hold a fast group on flat and rolling road sections without a problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt the bottom:\u003c\/strong\u003e against a 44T large cog you're near a 1:1 ratio, which handles most loaded gravel climbing. Against a 46T you go below 1:1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoing bigger or smaller:\u003c\/strong\u003e if you ride mostly pavement to reach your gravel, or race flat courses, a larger ring makes sense. If you're loading bikepacking bags or riding sustained steep dirt, 40T or smaller is worth considering. For general mixed-terrain gravel, 42 is the middle of the road, which is why it's the most common spec on the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat X-SYNC actually does\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRunning 1x without a front derailleur means nothing holds the chain onto the ring except the ring itself. X-SYNC is how that works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe teeth alternate wide and narrow to match the alternating inner and outer plates of the chain, so each link seats into a tooth shaped for it. The teeth are tall and square-edged rather than triangular, which means they engage the chain earlier and hold it through deflection. Rounded chamfers manage a chain thrown off-line by a hard hit, and recesses between the teeth clear mud and grit before it packs in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat last part matters more on gravel than anywhere else. A ring that packs with mud starts skipping. This one is designed to shed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaser-etched graphics rather than printed, so the finish survives chain slap, rock strikes, and pressure washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDUB Wide, and why it matters here\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis crankset uses SRAM's \u003cstrong\u003eDUB Wide\u003c\/strong\u003e spindle — a 47.5mm chainline and a 150mm Q-factor, versus 45mm and 145mm on a standard road crank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe extra 2.5mm per side buys tire clearance. It moves the chainring and your feet outboard enough to clear the wider chainstays that gravel frames need to fit big rubber. The longer spindle also opens up compatibility with 73mm and BB92 bottom bracket shells, which some gravel frames use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck your frame's specified chainline before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your frame calls for 47.5mm, this is what you want. If it calls for 45mm, this crank will push your chainline out and widen your stance by 5mm. Frame manufacturers publish this in the geometry or spec sheet — ask us if you can't find yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWide spindles work with rear ends up to 142mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy 1x for gravel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing to shift wrong.\u003c\/strong\u003e No front derailleur means no trim, no cross-chain penalty to think about, and no dropped chain in the middle of a technical climb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne fewer thing to break.\u003c\/strong\u003e A front derailleur is a low-mounted, exposed component on a bike that spends its life getting sprayed with grit. Deleting it removes a failure point and a battery to charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimpler under load.\u003c\/strong\u003e Front shifts are the ones that go wrong when you're pedaling hard. There aren't any here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaner frame.\u003c\/strong\u003e More tire clearance, more mud clearance, less to clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe honest trade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x has bigger jumps between gears than a 2x with the same total range. On sustained road sections at a steady effort, you'll occasionally want a gear that isn't there. On mixed terrain where you're constantly changing effort anyway, you won't notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCrank length — 165 or 170\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShorter cranks have taken over gravel fitting, and pedal clearance is a real reason on top of the fit reasons. A shorter arm opens your hip angle at the top of the stroke, which makes a longer day more comfortable, and it keeps your pedal further off the ground when you're pedaling through ruts and rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePower loss from going shorter is negligible for almost everyone — riders adjust cadence to compensate within a few rides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e165mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — riders under roughly 5'8\", anyone with hip impingement or tight hip flexors, and anyone riding chunky terrain where pedal strikes are a regular event\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e170mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — the general-purpose length for most riders 5'8\" and up, and the safe pick if you're on 172.5 and unsure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoing shorter raises your effective saddle height. From 172.5 to 170, raise the saddle 2.5mm. From 175 to 165, raise it 10mm. Get that wrong and the cranks will feel worse for reasons that have nothing to do with the cranks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBottom brackets\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDUB uses one spindle diameter across every frame standard — you match the bottom bracket to your frame shell, not to the crank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide needs Wide spacing.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottom bracket itself is the same, but a Wide setup requires spacers 2.5mm thicker on each side. If you're ordering a bottom bracket alongside this, tell us and we'll send the right spacer configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eYou will need a SRAM Flattop chain\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSRAM's 12-speed road and gravel drivetrains use \u003cstrong\u003eFlattop\u003c\/strong\u003e chains, a different design from standard 12-speed chains. A Shimano 12-speed chain will not work. A SRAM Eagle chain will not work. A generic 12-speed chain will not work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible: \u003cstrong\u003eSRAM Road Flattop D1, Road Flattop E1, or T-Type.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat you'll still need\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDUB bottom bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e matched to your frame shell, with Wide spacer configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRAM Flattop chain\u003c\/strong\u003e — Road Flattop D1, E1, or T-Type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXPLR or 1x cassette\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 10T small cog is what makes 42T work up top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAXS rear derailleur. No front derailleur required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x, 12 or 13 speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpindle:\u003c\/strong\u003e DUB Wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChainline:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ-factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChainring:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42T, direct mount 8-bolt, 6.5mm offset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRAM Road Flattop D1, Road Flattop E1, or T-Type only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 142mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront derailleur:\u003c\/strong\u003e None. 1x only — there is no 2x configuration of this crankset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 00.6118.732.011 (165mm) \u0026amp; 00.6118.732.012 (170mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrank arm:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRAM Rival XPLR, aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChainring:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRAM X-SYNC Road Direct Mount, 42T (CR-XSNC-DM-D1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChainring material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChainring finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laser-etched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChainring offset:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrank arm length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 165mm or 170mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 or 13\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpindle interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e DUB Wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBCD:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct Mount (DM 8-bolt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower meter:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStraightforward with the right tools: a DUB bottom bracket tool, a torque wrench, and correct preload adjustment. The spindle preload collar is not optional — set it properly or you'll have drag or play, and both eat bearings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReference documentation is available in SRAM's service hub — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sram.com\/en\/service\/models\/cr-xsnc-dm-d1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eX-SYNC Road DM chainring\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOE product information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot intended for retail sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is original-equipment product supplied for dealer service, warranty replacement, and complete-bike build applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOE product is the same component that ships on complete bikes — identical specification, identical performance. What differs is how it's supplied:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain bulk or poly packaging rather than a retail box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo printed manuals or quick-start guides — all documentation is available free from SRAM's service hub, linked above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo retail hang tags or display materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall-parts and hardware content may differ from the retail pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComponents may show minor handling marks from bulk packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e SRAM's consumer warranty program does not apply to original-equipment components. Warranty and defect claims on this item are administered by State Bicycle Co. Contact our support team with your order number. Crash damage, wear items, and installation damage are not covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginal equipment service item. Supplied in OE packaging for dealer service, warranty replacement, and complete-bike build applications; not a retail-packaged consumer product and not intended for retail sale. SRAM consumer warranty does not apply to original-equipment components — warranty administration on this item is provided by State Bicycle Co. This crankset uses a DUB Wide spindle with a 47.5mm chainline; verify your frame's specified chainline before ordering. Professional installation recommended. SRAM, Rival, AXS, DUB, X-SYNC, XPLR, Flattop, and T-Type are trademarks of SRAM LLC. State Bicycle Co. is not affiliated with or endorsed by SRAM LLC. 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