Planet X Bikes
Planet X Tempest SRAM Rival AXS XPLR Gravel Bike
+ Add to Compare ✔ In ComparisonAt home on the rough but surprising on the smooth, the Titanium Tempest is a gravel bike at heart but still light enough to cover the miles on the road. Using relaxed geometry, a supple titanium frame and plenty of tyre clearance, it's still capable of offering all day comfort off road. Mounts for mudguards and panniers make this a contender for multi-day adventures too.
- SRAM Rival AXS Wireless Drivetrain
- SRAM Rival Hydraulic Brakes
- Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 Wheels
- Titanium Frame with Carbon Fork
- SRAM UDH Hanger
Featuring responsive and agile gravel geometry, and a lightweight, corrosion proof, and extremely durable Aerospace Grade 9 3AL-2.5V Titanium frame, the Tempest is a gravel bike designed to excel off road but remain fast and capable on the tarmac. Tackling singletrack with ease yet keeping the responsiveness of an endurance road bike. Huge tyre clearance of up to 700c x 48mm will give you the confidence that you need on rougher terrain. Full rack and mudguard mounts allow you to load up for your next multi-day adventure.
SRAM Rival AXS XPLR
Featuring ultra-reliable wireless shifting, intuitive gearing, AXS App connectivity, and refined hydraulic disc brakes. It’s everything you could ask for in a modern gravel groupset.
Wireless Shifting
Clean, safe, and reliable. SRAM Rival AXS XPLR wireless gear shifting is simple and intuitive. One button to go easier, one to go harder. Simple. A 60-minute battery charge can offer weeks and weeks of rides, it’s 100% waterproof and proven in the hardest conditions on earth. No cables to stretch or get clogged with dirt. SRAM Rival AXS XPLR just works.
Efficient and Capable Gearing
12-speed gearing provides huge range but keeps jumps tight where needed. Meaning you’ll always be able to find the right gear. Combining an incredible 440% gear range. Whether spinning up the steepest gravel singletrack or rolling fast on the road. We’ve paired the 40-tooth chainset to the XPLR XG-1251 10-44 tooth rear cassette. The dedicated XPLR rear mech is lightning fast and reliable.
AXS Mobile App
Control, personalisation, and monitoring are at your fingertips with the AXS mobile app. See how much time you spend in each cog, customise your shifting configuration, check battery charge status, and update firmware as needed right from your phone.
Disc Brakes for ultimate control
SRAM Rival AXS XPLR provides the best braking experience for all riders. Powerful hydraulic disc braking to inspire confidence, whatever the terrain or weather. No more achy hands after long descents. Reach adjustability for different hand sizes mean suitability for everyone.
| Product Type | Default Component |
| Bar Tape / Grips | Selcof Soft Touch Handlebar Tape / Black |
| Crank Set | SRAM Rival 1 AXS 12 Speed Chainset / 172.5mm / 40 Tooth |
| Fork | Selcof Carbon Gravel Fork / Tapered-12mm Thru |
| Frame | Planet X Tempest Titanium Gravel Road Frame / Medium |
| Handle Bar | Selcof Sterrato V2 Flared Gravel Handlebar / 42cm |
| Saddle | San Marco Shortfit Open-Fit Start-Up Superwide Saddle / Xsilite Rail |
| Seat Post | Selcof Zeta 6061 Alloy Seatpost / 27.2mm / 350mm |
| Stem | Selcof Zeta 6061 Alloy Stem / 100mm / 31.8mm / 7 Degree |
| Tyre | WTB Nano 700c Wired Tyre / 40mm / Black |
| Wheel Pair | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 Wheelset |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB BSA Bottom Bracket / 68mm Road / 73mm Road Wide |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP Bottom Bracket Spacer 2.5mm Single / Matt Black |
| Brake spare | Avid Centreline Disc Brake Rotor / 160mm Centrelock |
| Brake spare | SRAM Hydraulic Hose Fitting Kit Includes Barb And Olive / Single Barb |
| Brake spare | SRAM Hydraulic Hose Fitting Kit Includes Barb And Olive / Single Olive |
| Brake spare | SRAM Flat Mount Disc Brake Mounting Hardware / 15mm / Single |
| Brake spare | SRAM Flat Mount Disc Brake Mounting Hardware / 27mm / Single |
| Cassette | SRAM XPLR XG-1271 12 Speed Cassette / 10-44 Tooth |
| Chain | SRAM Rival AXS 12 Speed Chain / 120 Link |
| Head Set | Selcof Carbon Steerer Fork Bung MK 4 / 23-24mm ID |
| Gear Levers | SRAM Rival AXS HRD Hydraulic Disc Brake Lever With Flat Mount Caliper / Right Lever / Front Brake / 1000mm / FM 20mm Offset |
| Gear Levers | SRAM Rival AXS HRD Hydraulic Disc Brake Lever With Flat Mount Caliper / Left Lever / Rear Brake / 2000mm / FM 20mm Offset |
| Head Set | Selcof Headset Spacer Set / 1 1/8" / 15mm + 10mm + 5mm / Black |
| Head Set | Selcof Semi-Integrated Cup Cartridge Bearing Headset |
| Rear Mech | SRAM Rival XPLR AXS 1x12 Speed Rear Mech / Max 44 Tooth |
| Seat Clamp | Selcof Forged Alloy Bolt Up Seatclamp V3 / 31.8mm / 12mm / Black |
| Inner Tube | Panaracer Inner Tube / 700c / 35-50mm / Presta 48mm |
| Frame Spare | SRAM Powerpack For AXS / 1 Battery |
Frame
The Planet X Tempest is a legend in its own lifetime. The titanium frame and carbon fork provide an incredible blend of lightness, strength, and comfort, helping you take your off-road adventures further than ever before. Gravel specific geometry gives it a sharp yet predictable ride while tyre clearance of up to 48mm will give you the confidence that you need on rougher terrain. Full rack and mudguard mounts allow you to load up for your next multi-day adventure.
Groupset
Featuring ultra-reliable wireless shifting, intuitive gearing, AXS App connectivity, and refined hydraulic disc brakes. Its everything you could ask for in a modern gravel groupset.
Wheels
With a semi-aero shape and 23mm internal rim diameter, the Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 is a perfect choice for performance gravel bikes. Fitted with WTB Nano high volume 40mm tyres, with an almost uninterrupted centreline and staggered outer knobs, they're both fast and grippy.
Finishing Kit
Selcof provide the finishing kit. The gravel specific flared alloy Sterrato handlebar is paired with lightweight and dependable Zeta alloy stem and seat post. The saddle is Italian made from Selle San Marco.