SRAM's Force 1 AXS DUB Crankset is the middle-tier option for anyone building a 1x AXS drivetrain who wants carbon crank arms without paying for the Red-level layup. Force sits between Rival and Red in SRAM's road hierarchy, and this D1 crankset uses the same 8-bolt direct mount chainring interface and DUB spindle standard as the rest of the AXS ecosystem. If you're setting up a gravel bike, cyclocross rig, or a 1x road build and want AXS-compatible cranks that can accept a Quarq spider-based powermeter down the road, this is where Force lands.

The carbon crank arms come in standard road lengths from 165mm through 175mm, and the aluminum X-SYNC chainrings mount directly to the arms through the 8-bolt interface rather than bolting to a separate spider. That direct mount setup shortens the effective BCD and stiffens the ring-to-arm connection, which matters more on a 1x setup where the single ring takes all the load. The X-SYNC tooth profile uses alternating wide and narrow teeth to hold the Flattop chain in place over rough terrain without a chain guide.

Chainring options run 38T, 40T, 42T, 44T, and 46T in the standard direct mount profile, plus 48T and 50T in an aero direct mount variant for TT and crit use. The 107 BCD interface accepts Quarq D-Zero and DZero-generation power meter spiders if you want to add power later without swapping the whole crankset. Compatible with any SRAM road DUB bottom bracket in BSA, PressFit 30, or BB86 shell standards.... Read More