Factor Aluto Force XPLR PM Carbon 28

Aluto Force XPLR PM Carbon 28
Model: Aluto Force XPLR PM Carbon 28
Model year: 2026
Category: Gravel
Weight: 8.28 kg
Wheel size: 28"/622mm
Verdict on the Aluto Force XPLR PM Carbon 28 test

If you are looking for a comfortable bikepacking bike for adventurous journeys, you should look at other brands - Factor remains true to the gravel race tracks of this world with the Aluto. Competition geometry and the tight gearing are unlikely to please less trained gravel bikers. However, for well-trained athletes who also want to travel light, the bike could be the right choice, as long as they take the pricing seriously.

Test result

PropertyWeightingGrade
Lab75%2,4
Complete bike weight25%2,0
Rear comfort20%2,3
Front comfort10%3,0
Acceleration10%2,7
Ride stability10%2,7
Equipment25%1,4
Brakes5%1,0
Shifting5%1,5
Tires5%1,5
Paint5%1,0
Maintenance / Adjustments5%2,0
Final grade 2,1

Strengths and weaknesses

WeightRide stabilityComfortAccelerationMaintenance54321
Complete bike weight8280 g
Ride stability6,97 N/mm
Rear comfort147,54 N/mm
Front comfort102,49 N/mm
Sprint / BB stiffness50,20 N/mm

Geometry - measurements overview

geometry
H
G
F
D
B
E
A
J
I
C
K
L
A - Head tube length135 mm
B - Seat tube length525 mm
C - Wheelbase1014 mm
D - Top tube length555 mm
E - Stack574 mm
F - Stack+625 mm
G - Reach387 mm
H - Reach+558 mm
I - Seat angle73.9 °
J - Head angle72.5 °
K - STR1.48
L - STR+1.12
Area of application
Tour
22
Wettkampf

Equipment

Rear brakesSRAM Force
Front brakesSRAM Force
BrakesSRAM Force
Front brake disc160
Rear brake disc160
DrivetrainSRAM Force AXS
Shift leversSRAM Force AXS
ForkFactor Aluto
CranksetSRAM Force XPLR Powermeter
SprocketSRAM CS-XG 1371
Drive typeChain
HandlebarBlack Inc Carbon handlebar stem unit
StemBlack Inc Carbon handlebar stem unit
SaddleSelle Italia SLR X Boost
SeatpostBlack Inc Carbon
WheelsetBlack Inc 34 Carbon
Wheel size28"/622mm
Front tireContinental Terra Adventure Trail Grip 45-622
Rear tireContinental Terra Adventure Trail Grip 45-622