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2020 Cervélo

Áspero GRX Disc

A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and shimano grx 600 hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,000
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetGRX 600
BrakesShimano GRX 600 Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Áspero GRX Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

36 mph

Áspero GRX Disc

36 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews

Summary

The Cervélo Aspero is a fast, responsive gravel bike that excels in racing and one-day events, blending road-bike efficiency with off-road capability. Its lightweight carbon frame and excellent tire clearance make it versatile for various terrains, though it may lack comfort on rough trails and versatility for bikepacking. The bike's quick handling and sleek aesthetics are frequently praised, but its road-bike-like fit and press-fit bottom bracket draw mixed reactions.

Pros
  • Fast and responsive

  • Lightweight carbon frame

  • Excellent tire clearance

  • Quick handling

  • Sleek aesthetics

Cons
  • Road-bike-like fit and feel

  • Press-fit bottom bracket

  • Harsh ride quality on rough terrain

  • Lack of compliance in the frame

  • No fender or rack mounts

Key Quotes
This really just feels like a road bike with a wicked amount of traction off-road.
Cycling Tips logoCycling Tips
The Áspero mixes road bike performance with off-road ability brilliantly.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
The Cervélo Áspero is a gravel rocket purpose-built for speed that will allow ambitious gravel racers have fun hunting for seconds on rough roads and compacted ground.
Gran Fondo Magazine logoGran Fondo Magazine

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Cyclist
Cervélo Áspero-5: top-end gravel bike built for pure speed

Apr 2021 · Will Strickson

Cervélo's new premium Áspero bikes are lighter, wireless-only and aerodynamically refined

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Gran Fondo Magazine
First ride review: Cervélo Áspero-5 Force eTap AXS 1 gravel bike – On the hunt for medals

Apr 2021 · Philipp Schwab

Cervélo present the Áspero-5, promising the best in performance. Read on to find out whether they can deliver.

Highs
  • Excellent acceleration

  • Efficiency and speed second to none

  • Direct and precise

  • Clean and attractive look

Lows
  • Lack of comfort on rough terrain

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Velo
Cervélo Áspero-5 review: A purebred gravel race bike

Apr 2021 · Ben Delaney

The wind tunnel meets the windswept plains in Cervélo's hyper-aero gravel racer.

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BikeRadar
Cervélo Áspero Force eTap AXS first ride review

Jul 2019 · Warren Rossiter

Dirty, dirty road speed

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon fiber

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorsBlack / Gold; Seabreeze; Red / Carbon; Grey / Seabreeze; Purple Sunset; Satin Black

Fork

Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Áspero Fork with Adjustable Trail / Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Áspero Fork

Bottom Bracket

JY-BB 24

Headset

FSA IS2 1-1/8 x 1-1/2

Stem

Easton EA50 Alloy / Postmoderne SMICA stems

Handlebar

Easton EA50 AX Alloy / Postmoderne SMICA stems

Saddle

Cervelo Road Saddle

Seatpost

Easton EA50 Alloy

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX 600, 11 spd

Front Derailleur

Shimano GRX 600, 11 spd

Crank

Shimano GRX 600 46/30

Shifters

Shimano GRX RX600, 11 spd

Cassette

Shimano 105 R7000, 11 spd, 11-34

Chain

Shimano CN-HG601, 11 spd

Brakes

Shimano GRX RX600 Hydraulic Disc

TypeShimano GRX 600 Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Alexrims Boondocks-7D / Alexrims Boondocks-7D, 28h (F), 28h (R), 24mm IW, 6-Bolt, Tubeless Ready

Tires

Panaracer Gravel King SK Sport 700x38 60tpi / Panaracer Gravel King SK Folding 700x38

Disc Rotors

Shimano SM-RT66, 160mm

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Last updated July 28

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