What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: "I’ve been running the Force XPLR AXS derailleur on my gravel setup all season and it’s been flawless. No barrel adjusters, no hanger to bend, and the shifting stays perfect—even when I’ve smacked it on rocks. Pair it with the 10–46 cassette and Flattop chain and you’ve got the smoothest, quietest setup I’ve ever used." When our route goes from fire road to chunky trail, we trust the SRAM Force XPLR AXS Rear Derailleur to keep the shifting crisp and quiet. It’s built from the ground up for gravel with a 1x-specific design, clean wireless performance, and full-mount resilience that resists damage when the terrain pushes back. Designed for use with SRAM’s 13-speed XPLR cassettes (10–46T) and Flattop chains, the Force XPLR AXS delivers ultra-precise shifts without the need for finicky adjustments or fragile hangers. Its Full Mount design bolts directly to the frame for added stability and impact resistance, while the Magic Wheel pulley system keeps things moving even when clogged with debris. With durable, rebuildable internals and a premium carbon/aluminum cage, this derailleur brings race-ready reliability to the roughest rides.