{"product_id":"sram-chainring-rival-xplr-12-13-speed-42t-x-sync","title":"Sram Chainring Rival XPLR 12\/13 Speed 42T X-Sync","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"46\" data-section-id=\"1gknt64\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e SRAM Direct Mount X-SYNC Chainring (42T)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"221\" data-start=\"48\"\u003eYou’re looking at a \u003cstrong data-end=\"84\" data-start=\"68\"\u003e1x chainring\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to pair perfectly with your Rival crank arms. This is essentially the\u003cbr data-end=\"166\" data-start=\"163\"\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"220\" data-start=\"166\"\u003eSRAM X-SYNC Direct Mount Chainring 42T 12\/13-speed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"226\" data-start=\"223\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"255\" data-section-id=\"kfwr9e\" data-start=\"228\"\u003e What this is (simple)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"396\" data-start=\"256\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"297\" data-section-id=\"139r2iq\" data-start=\"256\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"297\" data-start=\"260\"\u003esingle front chainring (1x setup)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"345\" data-section-id=\"jia2d8\" data-start=\"298\"\u003eMounts directly to your \u003cstrong data-end=\"345\" data-start=\"324\"\u003e8-bolt SRAM crank\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"396\" data-section-id=\"4pcxvc\" data-start=\"346\"\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong data-end=\"396\" data-start=\"361\"\u003eroad \/ gravel \/ all-road riding\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"458\" data-start=\"398\"\u003e This + your Rival crank arms = a complete \u003cstrong data-end=\"458\" data-start=\"443\"\u003e1x crankset\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"463\" data-start=\"460\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"490\" data-section-id=\"vm3ol0\" data-start=\"465\"\u003e Key specs explained\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"682\" data-start=\"491\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"514\" data-section-id=\"4h02zw\" data-start=\"491\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"502\" data-start=\"493\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42T (teeth)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"556\" data-section-id=\"4qkcmp\" data-start=\"515\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"527\" data-start=\"517\"\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct Mount (no BCD needed)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"595\" data-section-id=\"944zlw\" data-start=\"557\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"570\" data-start=\"559\"\u003eSpeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 \/ 13-speed compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"620\" data-section-id=\"1jdblir\" data-start=\"596\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"611\" data-start=\"598\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"643\" data-section-id=\"q9tvbm\" data-start=\"621\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"634\" data-start=\"623\"\u003eOffset:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"682\" data-section-id=\"1hok5zq\" data-start=\"644\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"646\"\u003eTech:\u003c\/strong\u003e X-SYNC (narrow-wide teeth)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"684\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"726\" data-section-id=\"h81mbh\" data-start=\"689\"\u003e What the features actually mean\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"761\" data-section-id=\"116rwwi\" data-start=\"728\"\u003e X-SYNC (narrow-wide teeth)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"848\" data-start=\"762\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"814\" data-section-id=\"ygsmd\" data-start=\"762\"\u003eAlternating tooth profile grips the chain better\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"848\" data-section-id=\"amcygj\" data-start=\"815\"\u003eHelps prevent \u003cstrong data-end=\"846\" data-start=\"831\"\u003echain drops\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"895\" data-start=\"850\"\u003e No front derailleur needed → cleaner setup\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"900\" data-start=\"897\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"924\" data-section-id=\"1jm02wb\" data-start=\"902\"\u003e⚙️ X-Range gearing\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"925\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"960\" data-section-id=\"1gijoae\" data-start=\"925\"\u003eDesigned for SRAM AXS cassettes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1028\" data-section-id=\"g3n9tu\" data-start=\"961\"\u003eGives:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"972\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1003\" data-section-id=\"1t4or2x\" data-start=\"972\"\u003eSmaller jumps between gears\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1028\" data-section-id=\"f4o19j\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003eWide overall range\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"1030\"\u003e You stay in the “right cadence” more often\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1080\" data-start=\"1077\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1106\" data-section-id=\"70o1cj\" data-start=\"1082\"\u003eDirect Mount (DM)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1227\" data-start=\"1107\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1160\" data-section-id=\"1etxes2\" data-start=\"1107\"\u003eBolts straight onto your crank (8-bolt interface)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1227\" data-section-id=\"qjsdxk\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003eEasier to:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1227\" data-start=\"1176\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1207\" data-section-id=\"1s3c1q6\" data-start=\"1176\"\u003eSwap sizes (e.g. 40T → 44T)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1227\" data-section-id=\"13klzau\" data-start=\"1210\"\u003eUpgrade later\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1232\" data-start=\"1229\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1262\" data-section-id=\"1wawrss\" data-start=\"1234\"\u003e Is 42T the right size?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1280\" data-section-id=\"1791bis\" data-start=\"1264\"\u003e Good for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1395\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1298\" data-section-id=\"5h3xz0\" data-start=\"1281\"\u003eGravel riding\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1316\" data-section-id=\"z6e1wi\" data-start=\"1299\"\u003eMixed terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1345\" data-section-id=\"p3hp0g\" data-start=\"1317\"\u003eClimbing + flats balance\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1395\" data-section-id=\"1ibefrl\" data-start=\"1346\"\u003eRiders using wide cassettes (e.g. 10–36, 10–44)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1422\" data-section-id=\"1f7ityp\" data-start=\"1397\"\u003e Might not suit if:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1530\" data-start=\"1423\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1475\" data-section-id=\"okgwkf\" data-start=\"1423\"\u003eYou ride mostly \u003cstrong data-end=\"1454\" data-start=\"1441\"\u003efast road\u003c\/strong\u003e → consider 44T–48T\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1530\" data-section-id=\"11v6acs\" data-start=\"1476\"\u003eYou ride \u003cstrong data-end=\"1509\" data-start=\"1487\"\u003every steep terrain\u003c\/strong\u003e → consider 38T–40T\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1532\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1565\" data-section-id=\"1dp6q9b\" data-start=\"1537\"\u003e⚖️ How it fits your setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1577\" data-start=\"1567\"\u003eWith your:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1651\" data-start=\"1578\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1619\" data-section-id=\"1y55rie\" data-start=\"1578\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1615\" data-start=\"1580\"\u003eRival 165mm crank arms (8-bolt)\u003c\/strong\u003e ✅\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1651\" data-section-id=\"1vtj6r3\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1627\"\u003e42T DM chainring\u003c\/strong\u003e ✅\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1712\" data-start=\"1653\"\u003e You now have:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n✔ A complete \u003cstrong data-end=\"1710\" data-start=\"1683\"\u003e1x drivetrain front end\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1723\" data-start=\"1714\"\u003eJust add:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1766\" data-start=\"1724\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1736\" data-section-id=\"1jx0p7u\" data-start=\"1724\"\u003eCassette\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1746\" data-section-id=\"6g2shx\" data-start=\"1737\"\u003eChain\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1766\" data-section-id=\"un46ol\" data-start=\"1747\"\u003eRear derailleur\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1771\" data-start=\"1768\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1805\" data-section-id=\"1fawsjb\" data-start=\"1773\"\u003e Real-world gearing example\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1836\" data-start=\"1807\"\u003eWith a typical SRAM cassette:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1989\" data-start=\"1838\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1913\" data-section-id=\"mqynb3\" data-start=\"1838\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1864\" data-start=\"1840\"\u003e42T + 10–36 cassette\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1913\" data-start=\"1867\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1889\" data-section-id=\"twd9kl\" data-start=\"1867\"\u003eFast enough for road\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1913\" data-section-id=\"dckevi\" data-start=\"1892\"\u003eStill climbs well\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1989\" data-section-id=\"1meerrz\" data-start=\"1915\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1941\" data-start=\"1917\"\u003e42T + 10–44 cassette\u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"1989\" data-start=\"1944\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1967\" data-section-id=\"1jr96dy\" data-start=\"1944\"\u003eMore gravel-focused\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"1989\" data-section-id=\"1cruve0\" data-start=\"1970\"\u003eEasier climbing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1994\" data-start=\"1991\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2006\" data-section-id=\"noawdn\" data-start=\"1996\"\u003e Pros\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2128\" data-start=\"2007\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2049\" data-section-id=\"1jlxdb\" data-start=\"2007\"\u003eExcellent \u003cstrong data-end=\"2038\" data-start=\"2019\"\u003echain retention\u003c\/strong\u003e (no drops)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2075\" data-section-id=\"1oisae9\" data-start=\"2050\"\u003eClean \u003cstrong data-end=\"2075\" data-start=\"2058\"\u003e1x simplicity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2096\" data-section-id=\"8rjwxq\" data-start=\"2076\"\u003eEasy to swap sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2128\" data-section-id=\"1gdc6bw\" data-start=\"2097\"\u003eDurable finish (laser-etched)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2133\" data-start=\"2130\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2145\" data-section-id=\"n2q7uv\" data-start=\"2135\"\u003e Cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2273\" data-start=\"2146\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2195\" data-section-id=\"17rfhoj\" data-start=\"2146\"\u003eNo front shifting (less total gear range vs 2x)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2240\" data-section-id=\"q92t9\" data-start=\"2196\"\u003eGear jumps can feel bigger than 2x systems\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2273\" data-section-id=\"8k5cj\" data-start=\"2241\"\u003eYou must choose size carefully\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2278\" data-start=\"2275\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2297\" data-section-id=\"twh5fd\" data-start=\"2280\"\u003e Bottom line\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2488\" data-start=\"2298\"\u003eThis 42T X-SYNC chainring is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2355\" data-start=\"2329\"\u003egreat all-round choice\u003c\/strong\u003e—especially for gravel or mixed riding. It pairs perfectly with your Rival crank arms to create a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2487\" data-start=\"2453\"\u003esimple, reliable 1x drivetrain\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2493\" data-start=\"2490\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2522\" data-section-id=\"1vqu0ws\" data-start=\"2495\"\u003e Quick pairing summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2632\" data-start=\"2523\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2561\" data-section-id=\"1pt2sbu\" data-start=\"2523\"\u003eCrank: ✔ SRAM Rival E1 DUB (165mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2592\" data-section-id=\"1he61n4\" data-start=\"2562\"\u003eChainring: ✔ 42T X-SYNC DM\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2632\" data-section-id=\"hfnd39\" data-start=\"2593\"\u003eSetup: ???? \u003cstrong data-end=\"2632\" data-start=\"2605\"\u003e1x AXS drivetrain ready\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"Sram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44199957954620,"sku":"00.6218.064.002","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0637\/2261\/8940\/files\/22947_006218064002-2.jpg?v=1776259877","url":"https:\/\/www.olympiccycles.co.za\/products\/sram-chainring-rival-xplr-12-13-speed-42t-x-sync","provider":"Olympic Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}