Áspero Apex XPLR 1
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$3,500Frame | Carbon |
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Suspension | Rigid |
Fork | Carbon |
Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | Apex XPLR |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
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View ComparisonApr 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 BB Standard: T47, Threaded Colors: Woodsmoke; Sea Ice |
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Fork | Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Aspero Fork |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Wide, T47 BBright |
Headset | FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 |
Stem | Cervélo ST36 Alloy, w Cable Management |
Handlebar | Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR Alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 5 degree flare, 11 degree outsweep |
Saddle | Cervélo Saddle |
Seatpost | Cervélo Alloy 27.2 15mm Offset Type: Rigid |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR, 12 speed |
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Crank | SRAM Apex 1, 40T, DUB Wide |
Cassette | SRAM Apex XLPR, 11-44, 12 speed |
Chain | SRAM Apex, 12 speed |
Brakes | SRAM Apex Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Front: Alexrims Boondocks 7D, 12x100mm, 28H, 23mm IW, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible Rear: Alexrims Boondocks 7D, 12x142mm, 28H, 23mm IW, HG freehub, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible |
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Tires | WTB Vulpine TCS Light Fast Rolling Dual DNA 60tpi 700x40c |
Last updated July 6