{"product_id":"factor-saran-sram-red-e1-xplr-gravel-bike","title":"Factor Saran SRAM RED E1 XPLR Gravel Bike","description":"\u003cp\u003eREDEFINING HOW FAR PERFORMANCE CAN GO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"750\" height=\"450\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/go.screenpal.com\/player\/cOh1IGnthYb?controls=1\u0026amp;ff=1\u0026amp;title=0\u0026amp;share=1\u0026amp;download=1\u0026amp;embed=1\u0026amp;cl=1\u0026amp;width=1280\u0026amp;height=720\u0026amp;overlays=1\u0026amp;ff=1\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREDEFINING HOW FAR PERFORMANCE CAN GO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SARANA represents Factor's deliberate expansion of the gravel spectrum. It’s been created for ultra-distance racing, events measured in days rather than hours, where riders are entirely self-supported, and performance depends as much on efficiency and resilience as on outright speed. Races that stretch across countries, through days and nights, where riders are their own mechanics, navigators, and occasionally, their own worst enemies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs our interpretation of what a true ultra race bike should be, the SARANA reflects the same instincts that drive every Factor: curiosity, precision, and the belief that speed is something to be felt as much as measured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENGINEERING SOLUTIONS FOR SPEED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Factor begins with a question of performance. For the SARANA, we asked: How can a race bike stay fast when the rider is too exhausted to think about speed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe speeds, durations, and demands of ultra racing were unlike anything Factor had optimised for before, yet the principles were the same: efficiency, responsiveness, control. Working directly with Canadian ultra racer and 2025 Unbound XL champion, Rob Britton, the engineering team began translating his racing mindset into design parameters. British Columbia became the SARANA’s testing ground: vast, rough, and relentlessly varied. Each prototype was ridden, refined, and redefined by feedback from the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver months of riding in British Columbia, through heat, rain, altitude, and isolation, Rob pushed each iteration of the SARANA through the kind of punishment only real ultra events deliver. Every ride produced a set of numbers, but more importantly, a set of sensations that shaped the next version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINDING THE LIMITS OF ENDURANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the prototypes onward, Rob Britton became both test rider and collaborator. Each prototype was ridden, refined, and redefined by feedback from the field. The engineering team learned where responsiveness gave way to fatigue, and how geometry could hold composure when the rider was running on instinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the SARANA is a geometry designed for sustained high-speed riding across variable terrain. Stack and reach proportions are tuned to maintain control through fatigue, allowing riders to stay low and efficient without collapsing posture. Subtle refinements to wheelbase and trail enhance stability on rough surfaces while preserving the agility required in competitive scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo enhance traction and absorb rough road vibrations, the SARANA introduces a leaf-spring seat-stay system. Dropped stays and a subtly offset seat tube create in-plane flex that smooths vibration while maintaining lateral drive. The seat tube offset also allowed our designers to maintain the 425 mm chainstays across all sizes. This solution keeps the rear end tight and combines with the 65 mm trail (tyre size dependent) to ensure sharp, responsive handling that belies the wide tyre clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18% reduction in vibration amplitude compared to previous endurance baselines.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero structural drift in stiffness after 40 hours of continuous simulation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable steering and aerodynamic balance at 30–40 kph, even under endurance load setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/uyc32o2uod42\/2VwAB06XxWTuKJZ1WmkAvw\/46d36e0b6ed70ead3993794f081eadc2\/Fullwidth_Landscape_01.jpg?fm=webp\u0026amp;w=2560\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf-spring seat-stay system\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClearance for 57 mm (29 × 2.2-inch) tyres\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with rigid and 30 mm travel forks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge downtube internal storage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30.9 mm dropper post ready\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT47 wide bottom bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e71.5° head tube angle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e425 mm chainstays\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 mm bottom-bracket drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/uyc32o2uod42\/6vrTHywGjzWHahQhpgWhWG\/ad70076000dd692eaf8c3f0a23e5a73c\/Fullwidth_Landscape_02.jpg?fm=webp\u0026amp;w=2560\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-Frame Storage - \u003c\/strong\u003eLarge integrated down tube storage with a custom bag allows you to stash belongings safely. Carry anything from essential tools to foul-weather clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/uyc32o2uod42\/1ZyzUQD8DgDmR93dpVE79v\/11dd2d615eaadb0d2620a164c145b59b\/Feature_01.jpg?fm=webp\u0026amp;w=1200\" alt=\"In-frame storage\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Frame Bags - \u003c\/strong\u003eWorking in collaboration with Post Carry, the specially designed frame bags give you ample storage space while enhancing the frame’s aero-efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/uyc32o2uod42\/4oZmqjpNVdyqrDvYtTIk4\/2eb684d9631c9c65a79d43070ec85f80\/Feature_02.jpg?fm=webp\u0026amp;w=1200\" alt=\"Custom Frame Bags\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Inc Gravel Wheels - \u003c\/strong\u003eBlack Inc FORTY SIX gravel wheels with 27 mm inner rim width offer a 46 mm deep profile and aerodynamically shaped steel spokes for speed and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/uyc32o2uod42\/4raBmaPUwzPNfNh3vTbhIl\/8ec4700a0b482c3f31f97135a09c2d01\/Feature_03.jpg?fm=webp\u0026amp;w=1200\" alt=\"Black Inc Gravel Wheels\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDropper Post Compatible - \u003c\/strong\u003eBy opting for a 30.9 seat post with an external clamp, the SARANA can accommodate a lighter-weight dropper post that offers more drop with less insertion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/uyc32o2uod42\/2vv4wwzJ6UfY1WDF3RXQ78\/e16cf2be1e2077b0eff2ded3f49dbae7\/Feature_04.jpg?fm=webp\u0026amp;w=1200\" alt=\"Dropper post compatible\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-din m-0 uppercase text-lg font-bold text-black\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuspension Fork Option - \u003c\/strong\u003eWith an eye towards the SARANA’s ultra-capability, it has been designed to be compatible with 30 mm travel forks without impacting the handling or geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col gap-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-lg font-normal leading-[150%] text-black font-din m-0\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/uyc32o2uod42\/2zwCRH1OnmvQPFUMxcAckU\/0f72dd8011df508d18f25465a659bdd1\/Features_06.jpg?fm=webp\u0026amp;w=1200\" alt=\"Suspension fork option\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Inc Cockpit - \u003c\/strong\u003eThe SARANA comes equipped with the Black Inc HB05 Integrated Barstem specifically designed for aggressive gravel riding with a short drop and wide flare for assured handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/uyc32o2uod42\/5h9sh1xLbVuTMAqYtNepbo\/6f3caf95cab20ca735c1036a0b4b7dbb\/Feature_05.jpg?fm=webp\u0026amp;w=1200\" alt=\"Black Inc Cockpit\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e: Toray®, Nippon Graphite® PAN-based fibre\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFork\u003c\/strong\u003e: Factor Sarana carbon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeatpost\u003c\/strong\u003e: FSA SL-K SB0 seatpost. 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