I wanted to thank u/scotteec for sharing their 2x rear XPLR 10-44 setup post and this sub for being such a helpful resource for my first gravel bike!!
I was set on building up this purple sunset Aspero5 frameset and I’m extremely pleased with the XPLR set up with Force D2 Wide in sequential shifting. 43/30 in the front. Beware – shifting is definitely not great without sequential.
Absolutely flies on the road and super nimble on my first technical gravel ride! This is my one bike solution.
Aspero 5 Frameset Purple Sunset
FD: Force D2 43/30 Crank
RD: Force XPLR
Cassette: 10-44 Force XPLR
Wheels: Reserve 40/44 GR
Tires: G-One RS 40
Brakes: Centerline XR
Seat: Fizik Argo R1 Adaptive
Accessories: Cervelo Garmin Mount, k edge chain catcher, speed sleeve saddle bag
by shumster_