SRAM force eTap vs XPLR on a Gravel bike

Correct, which is why I wrote “Red or Force” — and my recommendation was Red cranks for a 1x setup, Force if @Jkauffman goes 2x (43/30). I should have been more specific, though.

That’s correct, that’s the one downside of the Force 2x 43/30 crank. You could get pedal-based power meters, though. On 1x, you can get a Quarq power meter, though. If you are cool with a one-sided power meter (I used one for several years), then a Rival crank will be a great option.

My point was that with a Rival + higher-level crank setup, you can get the same shifting with much of the weight savings of a higher-level groupset at a reasonable price.

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