Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $4,300
    $4,000
    $4,000
    Where to Buy
    $4,300

    At Contender

    $4,299

    At Mike’s Bikes

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    $4,000

    At Contender

    $4,000

    At Jenson USA

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    $4,000

    At Specialized

    $4,000

    At Contender

    Category
    GravelGravelGravel
    Weight
    18.8 lbs
    7.0
    6.3
    6.1
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c700c
    Clearance
    2.1"
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Apex XPLR AXS, Apex AXSGRX 800GRX 800
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12 Electronic2 × 121 × 12
    Brand Site

    cervelo.com

    cervelo.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Cervélo Áspero Apex XPLR AXS 1, Cervélo Áspero GRX RX820, and Specialized Crux Comp are all carbon frame gravel bikes with hydraulic disc brakes. The Áspero GRX RX820 has better components and a 2 × 12 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Áspero Apex XPLR AXS 1
    Áspero GRX RX820
    Crux Comp
    Other Gravel bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    31 mph

    Áspero Apex XPLR AXS 1

    38 mph

    Áspero GRX RX820

    35 mph

    Crux Comp

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Carbon fiber

    BB StandardT47, Threaded

    ColorsWoodsmoke; Sea Ice

    Carbon fiber

    BB StandardT47, Threaded

    ColorsWoodsmoke; Sea Ice

    Crux FACT 10r Carbon, Rider First Engineered™, Threaded BB, 12x142mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    BB StandardT47, Threaded

    ColorsWoodsmoke; Sea Ice

    Fork

    Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Aspero Fork

    Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Aspero Fork

    S-Works FACT Carbon, 12x100mm thru-axle, flat-mount disc

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB Wide, T47 BBright

    FSA, T47 BBright, 24mm spindle

    Shimano Threaded BSA BB

    Headset

    FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2

    FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2

    Stem

    Cervélo ST36 Alloy, w Cable Management

    Cervélo ST36 Alloy, w Cable Management

    3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise

    Handlebar

    Cervélo AB09 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp, 16 degree flare

    Cervélo AB09 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp, 16 degree flare

    Specialized Adventure Gear, 118.9mm drop x 70mm reach x 12º flare

    Saddle

    Prologo Dimension STN

    Prologo Dimension NDR T4.0

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Seatpost

    Cervélo SP19 Carbon 27.2

    Cervélo SP19 Carbon 27.2

    Roval Terra Carbon Seat Post, 20mm Offset

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM Apex XPLR AXS, 12 speed

    Shimano GRX, RX820, 12 speed

    Shimano GRX RX822-GS, 12-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano GRX, RX820, 12 speed

    Crank

    SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide

    Shimano GRX 820, 48/31T, 12 Speed

    Shimano GRX RX820, 40T

    Shifters

    SRAM Apex AXS, 12 speed

    Shimano GRX, RX820, 12 speed

    Shimano GRX RX820, 1x12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM Apex XLPR, 11-44, 12 speed

    Shimano HG710, 11-36, 12 speed

    Shimano XT, 12-speed, 10-45t

    Chain

    SRAM Apex, 12 speed

    Shimano M8100, 12 speed

    Shimano XT M8100, 12-speed w/ quick link

    Brakes

    SRAM Apex

    Shimano GRX RX820

    Front: Shimano GRX RX820, Rear: Shimano GRX RX820

    Wheels
    Rims

    Fulcrum Rapid Red 300, 12x100(F)/142(R), 24H, 24mm IW, HG freehub, centerlock, tubeless compatible

    Fulcrum Rapid Red 300, 12x100(F)/142(R), 24H, 24mm IW, HG freehub, centerlock, tubeless compatible

    Front: DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples, Rear: DT Swiss G540 rim, 24mm internal width, tubeless ready, 24h, Specialized full sealed bearing thru axle hub, centerlock disc, DT Swiss Champion 14G stainless steel spokes, DT Swiss brass nipples

    Tires

    WTB Vulpine TCS Light Fast Rolling Dual DNA 60tpi 700x40c

    WTB Vulpine TCS Light Fast Rolling Dual DNA 60tpi 700x40c

    Front: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan Sidewall, 700x38, Rear: Pathfinder Pro 2BR, Tan Sidewall, 700x38

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