SRAM Force E1 road cassette and rear derailleur alongside the 13-speed Force XPLR cassette and derailleur

SRAM Force E1 2x vs 1x vs XPLR: Gearing and Gear Jumps Compared

In my last post about switching to SRAM Force E1, I compared the setups I’m considering using range percentages — 494% for the 2x, 460% for XPLR, and so on. Range is the number every manufacturer prints on the box, and it’s also the least useful number for deciding what to actually ride. Two drivetrains with identical range can feel completely different, because range tells you nothing about where the gears sit between the extremes. ...

July 20, 2026 · 7 min