Author Topic: Carbon crankset for SRAM XPLR E1 13x  (Read 3637 times)

Theolean

Carbon crankset for SRAM XPLR E1 13x
« on: September 12, 2025, 02:14:45 PM »
I want to build my new Lightcarbon LCG074 with a SRAM XPLR E1 13x group. Sadly the smallest crankset from SRAM (Force) comes with 36t.

After a bit of calculation and checking with my other bikes, I think this is to much for me and the hills in my area.


Some cranks that would accept 32t would be much nicer. Do you have any recommendations?

- Carbon
- 32 t
- chainline 47.5mm
- BB with 85.5 mm

L4r3nz

Re: Carbon crankset for SRAM XPLR E1 13x
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2025, 04:24:06 PM »
I want to build my new Lightcarbon LCG074 with a SRAM XPLR E1 13x group. Sadly the smallest crankset from SRAM (Force) comes with 36t.

After a bit of calculation and checking with my other bikes, I think this is to much for me and the hills in my area.


Some cranks that would accept 32t would be much nicer. Do you have any recommendations?

- Carbon
- 32 t
- chainline 47.5mm
- BB with 85.5 mm


I'm not sure if this will work bc of chain length,...
why not Just go for the mtb gruppo

Theolean

Re: Carbon crankset for SRAM XPLR E1 13x
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2025, 02:06:12 AM »
Could you explain why do you think this is a problem?

My understanding is, that I could shorten the chain just a few links (2 or 4).


MTB groupset (SRAM Eagle Transmission) in a mullet setup is certainly one idea. But here the problem seems to be, it is designed for a boost rear axle.

kubackje

Re: Carbon crankset for SRAM XPLR E1 13x
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2025, 03:23:10 AM »
Could you explain why do you think this is a problem?

My understanding is, that I could shorten the chain just a few links (2 or 4).


MTB groupset (SRAM Eagle Transmission) in a mullet setup is certainly one idea. But here the problem seems to be, it is designed for a boost rear axle.

No it's not. Just get a mullet if 36/46 is to hard for you. Btw where you live in Himalayan mountains or what? That 36/46 is to hard ?

Theolean

Re: Carbon crankset for SRAM XPLR E1 13x
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2025, 04:31:41 AM »
In Switzerland with a few nice roads with >20% gradient. And I took my MTB (29er) as reference -> 24/36.

Of course one could say: "train more". would be very nice, but with a job, family, friends, there is only so much time left.

stalkersk

Re: Carbon crankset for SRAM XPLR E1 13x
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2025, 05:26:22 AM »
Use 8bolt mtb chainring on sram road crankset, simple.

federic000

Re: Carbon crankset for SRAM XPLR E1 13x
« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2025, 03:43:11 PM »
Just go on aliexpress or alugear and choose a 6mm offset 8 bolt chainring