Planet X Bikes
Planet X XLS EVO SRAM Force 1 Carbon Cyclocross Bike
+ Add to Compare ✔ In ComparisonIf racing and winning is your aim, then the XLS-EVO will help carry you to the top of the cyclocross podium.
- Full carbon CX frameset
- Lightweight Toray T700 construction
- Race focussed geometry and handling
- SRAM Force1 (1x Groupset)
- Fulcrum Rapid Red 900
- Approx Bike Weight (Medium) - 9.3kg
Built using Japanese Toray T700 carbon fibre, this lightweight, ultra-durable racing CX bike features confidence inspiring geometry, a power transferring BB shell and chainstays, and enough rear end compliance to take the edge off the even the roughest of courses. The XLS-EVO is all about the race. With plenty of tyre clearance for racing in the muddiest conditions. We’ve lowered the BB, extended the wheelbase and slackened the head angle to improve handling and give you bags of confidence when racing flat out.
SRAM Force 1
The SRAM Forcel 1 groupset adopts technologies from their 1x MTB drivetrains to deliver the quietest 1x11 shifting available . Teamed with powerful and reliable hydraulic brakes, Force 1 will take you where you want to go and beyond.
Easy shifting and wide gearing
Force 1 is built to handle anything you throw at it. A 42 tooth X Sync crankset featuring carbon arms teamed with a wide range 11-42 cassette give you great off-road capability and gears that won’t run out on you. Shifters featuring SRAM’s intuitive doubletap technology, carbon lever blades and superb ergonomics for better finger wrap, ensure ease of use and comfort on long off-road adventures.
Hydraulic disc brakes
SRAM’s Force 1 delivers powerful, confident and seemingly effortless braking in all off-road conditions, meaning more control and less hand fatigue through extended braking sections. Reach adjustable to suit your hand size ensures all important comfort.
| Product Type | Default Component |
| Bar Tape / Grips | Selcof Soft Touch Handlebar Tape / Black |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110 11 Speed Chain / 116 Links |
| Frameset | Planet X XLS EVO Cyclocross Frameset / Stealth Black / Medium (54cm) |
| Handle Bar | Selcof Zeta V3 Alloy Road Bar / 42cm |
| Saddle | San Marco Monza Start Saddle / Black / Carbon Steel |
| Seat Post | Selcof Zeta 6061 Alloy Seatpost / 27.2mm / 350mm |
| Stem | Selcof Zeta 6061 Alloy Stem / 100mm / 31.8mm / 7 Degree |
| Tyre | Panaracer Comet Hardpack Wire Bead Tyre / 700c / 33mm / Black |
| Wheel Pair | Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP XR Bottom Bracket (With Spacers) / 68/73mm |
| 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 / 32mm / Single |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1130 Cassette / 11-42T |
| Crank Set | SRAM Force 1 GXP Chainset (No BB) / 172.5mm / 42T |
| Frame Spare | Planet X EC-130E Di2 Gear Cable Blanking Rubbers |
| Head Set | Selcof Carbon Steerer Fork Bung MK 4 / 23-24mm ID |
| Gear / Brake Lever | SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc Brake Lever with Flat Mount Caliper / 11 Speed Right |
| Gear / Brake Lever | SRAM Force Hydraulic Disc Brake Lever with Flat Mount Caliper / 1x Left |
| Head Set | Selcof Headset Spacer Set / 1 1/8" / 15mm + 10mm + 5mm / Black |
| Head Set | Selcof SPORT Integrated Cup Angular Contact Cartridge Bearing V2 Headset For Tapered 1" 1/8th – 1.5" Fork Steerer |
| Packaging | Bike Build Packaging Rear Derailleur Protector |
| Rear Mech | SRAM Force 1 Rear Mech / 11 Speed / Long Cage |
| Seat Clamp | Selcof Forged Alloy Bolt Up Seatclamp V3 / 31.8mm / 12mm / Black |
| Inner Tube | Panaracer Inner Tube / 700c / 25-35mm / Presta 48mm |
Frame
An evolution of our best-selling XLS carbon cyclocross frameset, the XLS-EVO takes Toray T700 carbon fibre to the limit in this lightweight, ultra-durable racing chassis. Built with confidence, inspiring geometry and enough rear end compliance to take the edge off the roughest courses, while still retain maximum power transfer, the XLS-EVO is all about the race.
Groupset
Groupset: SRAM Force 1 is a 1x 11 speed groupset that brings a host of great new features to the party. A single front chainring with narrow wide tooth profile ensures chain retention. Add in the extra chain tension that comes from the 'clutch mech' design and you have the best chain security you can ride. SRAMs wide-range cassette to give you the maximum gear options for powering up and down the trails, whilst powerful Force 1 HRD hydraulic brakes give effortless stopping power and great modulation so you can finesse your braking efforts to suit the surface conditions.
Wheels
Tubeless ready gravel specific Fulcrum Rapid Red 900 wheels offer low weight with plenty of compliance when riding on rougher surfaces.
Finishing Kit
Provided by Selcof, the shallow drop alloy Zeta handlebar is paired with lightweight and dependable Zeta alloy stem and seat post. The saddle is Italian made from Selle San Marco.