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Áspero Apex 1
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram apex hydraulic disc brakes.
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$3,100| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Apex |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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The Cervélo Aspero is a high-performance gravel bike that excels in speed, comfort, and versatility, making it a favorite for both racing and casual rides. Its design focuses on aerodynamic efficiency, improved ride quality, and responsive handling, suitable for a wide range of surfaces from tarmac to gravel. Despite its race-oriented features, it offers surprising comfort and value, though it lacks some utility features like fender mounts.
Smooth and forgiving ride with a racey position
Improved aerodynamic efficiency and speed
Versatile across tarmac and gravel surfaces
Good value for a premium brand
Responsive and nimble handling
Lacks fender or rack mounts
Not ideal for extreme technical trails
Some models come with a hefty price tag
Cervelo has softened up their more affordable Aspero gravel/all-road bike while still adding speed and on-road/off-road versatility.
Bike PerfectThe resulting 2024 Cervelo Aspero is now a 'faster, more comfortable, and more versatile' gravel bike – whether you are racing the pack, or just your friends to the cafe stop.
BikerumorThe Áspero still feels like a fast road bike, and you're positioned on it as you would be on a race bike or very sporty endurance bike.
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Apr 2024
Refinements for 2024 to Cervélo’s fast-gravel platform include new geometry, increased aerodynamics, and better tire clearance.
Apr 2024 · Cory Benson
A new Cervelo Aspero gravel race bike bring more speed and versatility with aero updates, integration, bigger tire clearance & a T47 BB…
Apr 2024 · Matthew Pioro
The Cervélo Áspero frame is easier on your body, while making you faster
Apr 2024 · Laurence Kilpatrick
The Cervélo Áspero is one half of the US brand’s gravel offering, providing a more affordable carbon-framed gravel bike that
Versatile
Comfortable to ride
Increased tyre and chainring clearance
Fast on gravel and road surfaces
Minimal mounts
Better on smoother surfaces
Flip-chip not hugely noticeable
Jun 2022 · Warren Rossiter
Light and lithe gravel racer
Lightning-fast
Snappy handling
Great off-road and on
Needs to be converted to tubeless to get the best from it
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 BB Standard: BBRight, 79mm, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 40c (700c) / 45c (27.5″) Colors: Putty; Black; Rose Champagne |
|---|---|
| Fork | Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Aspero Fork |
| Bottom Bracket | JY BBright, for GXP spindle |
| Headset | FSA IS2 1-1/8 x 1-1/2 |
| Stem | Cervélo Alloy |
| Handlebar | Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR Alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 5 degree flare, 11 degree outsweep |
| Saddle | Cervélo Road Saddle |
| Seatpost | Cervélo Alloy 27.2 Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 Long Cage, 11 speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | - |
| Crank | SRAM Apex 1, 40T, 24mm spindle |
| Shifters | SRAM Apex, 11 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1130, 11-42, 11 Speed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1110, 11 speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Apex Type: SRAM Apex Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Alexrims Boondocks 7D, 12x142mm, 28H, 23mm IW, HG freehub, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible, Alexrims Boondocks 7D, 12x100mm, 28H, 23mm IW, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible |
|---|---|
| Tires | Panaracer Gravel King SK Sport 60tpi 700x38c |
First added February 13
Last updated March 28
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