2023 Cervélo
Áspero Rival XPLR eTap AXS 1
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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$5,500| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Rival XPLR AXS, Rival AXS |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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Apr 2024
Refinements for 2024 to Cervélo’s fast-gravel platform include new geometry, increased aerodynamics, and better tire clearance.
Optimized for speed and gravel racing
More tire and chainring clearance
No suspension or mounts for bags
No suspension or mounts for bags
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 · 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 Tire Clearance: 40c (700c) / 45c (27.5″) Colors: Purple Sunset; Satin Black |
|---|---|
| Fork | Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Áspero Fork |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Dub |
| Headset | FSA IS2 1-1/8 x 1-1/2 |
| Stem | Easton EA70 Alloy OR Cervélo Alloy |
| Handlebar | Easton EC70AX Carbon |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension STN OR Selle Italia NOVUS BOOST EVO Superflow Manganese |
| Seatpost | Easton EC70 Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS 12 spd |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | SRAM Rival AXS 1 40T |
| Shifters | SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD 12 spd |
| Cassette | SRAM Rival XPLR 12s XG1251, 10-44 |
| Chain | SRAM Rival, 12 spd |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival HRD Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Reserve 32 |
|---|---|
| Tires | Panaracer Gravel King SK Folding 700x38 |
Last updated June 8