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Áspero-5 Ekar
A carbon frame gravel bike with ultra high-end components and campagnolo ekar hydraulic disc brakes.
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$6,000| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 13 |
| Groupset | Ekar |
| Brakes | Campagnolo Ekar Hydraulic Disc |
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The Cervélo Aspero 5 is a lightweight and aerodynamic gravel bike designed for speed and racing, with a 10% lighter frame and improved aerodynamics saving 32g of drag. It features precise handling, excellent acceleration, and wide tire clearance, but lacks comfort on rough terrain and mounting points for bikepacking. This bike is best suited for experienced riders focused on performance.
Lightweight frame with 10% weight reduction
Improved aerodynamics saving 32g of drag
Precise and direct handling
Wide tire clearance up to 700x45C or 650x51B
Integrated front end for a clean and aero look
Lack of comfort on rough terrain
No fender or cargo mounts for bikepacking
Higher price point
More complicated maintenance due to integrated front end
Not suitable for beginners due to aggressive geometry
Cervelo’s Aspero is a benchmark gravel racing bike.Bicycling
the new Cervélo Áspero-5 is one of the most aggressive gravel bikes we’ve ever put to the test
Gran Fondo MagazineCervélo’s dirt aero rig is a 100% gravel race bike. And it’s a blast to ride.
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Apr 2021 · Will Strickson
Cervélo's new premium Áspero bikes are lighter, wireless-only and aerodynamically refined
Apr 2021 · Philipp Schwab
Cervélo present the Áspero-5, promising the best in performance. Read on to find out whether they can deliver.
Excellent acceleration
Efficiency and speed second to none
Direct and precise
Clean and attractive look
Lack of comfort on rough terrain
Apr 2021 · Ben Delaney
The wind tunnel meets the windswept plains in Cervélo's hyper-aero gravel racer.
| Frame | Carbon fiber Tire Clearance: 40c (700c) / 45c (27.5″) Color: Moss Plum |
|---|---|
| Fork | Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Áspero-5 Fork with Adjustable Trail |
| Bottom Bracket | BB RIGHT Press-Fit PRO-TECH cups 79x46 |
| Headset | FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 |
| Stem | Cervélo ST32 Alloy |
| Handlebar | Carbon AB09 16deg Flared Carbon |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR T4.0 OR Selle Italia NOVUS BOOST EVO Superflow Manganese |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP19 27.2 Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Campagnolo Ekar 13 spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Campagnolo Ekar 38T |
| Shifters | Campagnolo Ekar 13 spd |
| Cassette | Campagnolo Ekar 13 spd, 9-42 |
| Chain | Campagnolo Ekar 13 spd |
| Brakes | Campagnolo Ekar Type: Campagnolo Ekar Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Fulcrum Rapid Red 300, 24h (F), 24h (R), 24mm IW, Center-Lock, 2-Way Fit |
|---|---|
| Tires | Panaracer Gravel King SK Folding 700x38 |
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Last updated June 28
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