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SRAM Red XPLR AXS 13 Speed Build with No. 22 Bicycles Drifter Adventure

November 6, 2024No Comments
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Pete of Brickyard Bike Co., instrumental to building this bike!

SRAM Red XPLR AXS 13 Speed Build

“We designed new SRAM RED XPLR AXS to be the ultimate gravel drivetrain: resilient, precise, light and fast.” – SRAM Website

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Build Party Begins!

“Attaching to frames with the UDH interface, the Full Mount RED XPLR AXS rear derailleur eliminates variables by centering on the rear axle for a precise fit and superior impact resistance. It’s simpler, stronger, with no need for a hanger.”

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Sound Proofing the Frame

No. 22 Bicycles Drifter Adventure

“Starting with our award-winning Drifter, the Drifter Adventure is for riders seeking more. Additional tire clearance and compatibility for 1X drivetrains only allows the Drifter Adventure to run larger tires to take your adventures further off the beaten path.”

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No. 22 Drifter Adventure

“A bevy of standard mounts—seat tube, top of down tube, underside of down tube, bento, rack, fender and dynamo—let you bring more with you. Subtly revised handling allows the Drifter Adventure to make the most of its capability with good on-road manners, and poise when trails get rough.”

SRAM Red XPLR AXS 13 Speed Build Video

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In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew visits his good mate Pete of Brickyard Bike Co. for the latest build collaboration project, ultimately culminating in a long-term review of the No. 22 Bicycles Drifter Adventure Frameset, etc.

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Sizing the fork before cutting the steerer

Pete lovingly installs SRAM’s latest and greatest groupset, Red XPLR AXS 13-Speed, intended specifically for the rigors of gravelly road cycling, and Zipp’s wild and crazy, 303 XPLR SW Ultra-Wide Wheelset! Coming later, reviews of the No. 22 Drifter Adventure, SRAM Red XPLR AXS 13-Speed, and the Zipp 303 XPLR SW wheelset. Stay tuned.

Additional Photos

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Scoring the steerer tube for the cut
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Soaping the blade to capture carbon dust
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Steerer tube cut underway!
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Greasing the Head Tube
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Locking down the Headset
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Handlebar Installation
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Handlebar Installation
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Cassette Installation
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SRAM Red XPLR 13-Speed Rear Derailleur
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Rear Derailleur Installation & Setup
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Shift / Brake Lever Setup
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Preparing the T47 Bottom Bracket with Anti-Seize Compound
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Carefully installing cups by hand
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Careful installation of Bottom Bracket Cups
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Locking the BB in place with a Torque Wrench
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Crankset Installation
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Bottom Bracket torqued to Spec
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Pedals torqued to Spec
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Sizing the Chain
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Chain on the middle of the cassette
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Derailleur set and torqued to Spec
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Rear Derailleur in Pairing Mode
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Shifter paired to Rear Derailleur
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Hydraulic housing cut to size
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Hydro brake housing install continues
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This step of hydraulic brake setup is critical
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Front wheel installed
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Wrapping up hydraulic brake housing installation
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Centering the stem
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Aligning the Rear Brake Caliper
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Aligning the Front Brake Caliper
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Silca Titanium Bottle Cage Installation
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Preparing the Seat Tube with Anti-Seize Compound
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Ergon BT Allroad 2.5mm Handlebar Tape
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Pete wrapping the Ergon Handlebar Tape
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Cutting a hole for the SRAM Blip
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Pete completes wrapping the Handlebar Tape
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Preparing the SRAM Red Power Meter for Operation
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Satisfaction peeling off the Protective Tape 🙂
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The completed No. 22 Bicycle Co. Drifter Adventure!
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First ride on the Drifter, naturally, it got covered in dirt
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Zipp’s 303 XPLR SW wheels will be reviewed separately
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Even covered in dirt, this No. 22 Drifter Adventure is beautiful

Learn more at the No. 22 Bicycles Website & SRAM Website

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