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    Category
    GravelAero
    Weight
    19.0 lbs
    6.2
    6.2
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    CarbonCarbon
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    700c700c
    Clearance
    28c
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Ultegra, EastonUltegra
    Drivetrain
    2 × 112 × 11
    Brand Site

    cervelo.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Cervélo Áspero Ultegra RX Disc and Trek Madone SL 6 are both carbon frame road bikes with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes. The Madone SL 6 has higher gearing.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    2020 Áspero Ultegra RX Disc
    2021 Madone SL 6
    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)

    37 mph

    2020 Áspero Ultegra RX Disc

    39 mph

    2021 Madone SL 6

    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 StandardBBRight, 79mm, Press Fit

    ColorsMid Olive / Dune; Burgundy / Dark Orange; Dark Teal / Light Teal

    500 Series OCLV Carbon, KVF (Kammtail Virtual Foil) tube shape, adjustable top tube IsoSpeed, invisible cable routing, 3S aero chain keeper, flat-mount disc, DuoTrap S-compatible, 142x12 mm thru axle

    BB StandardBBRight, 79mm, Press Fit

    ColorsMid Olive / Dune; Burgundy / Dark Orange; Dark Teal / Light Teal

    Fork

    Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Áspero Fork

    Madone KVF full carbon, tapered carbon steerer, invisible cable routing, flat-mount disc, carbon dropouts, 12x100 mm thru axle

    Bottom Bracket

    Cervélo BBright Connect 30x79

    Trek BB90

    Headset

    FSA IS2 1-1/8 x 1-1/2

    Stem

    Easton EA50

    Size: 50, Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 80 mm length; Size: 52, 54, Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 90 mm length; Size: 56, 58, Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 100 mm length; Size: 60, 62, Bontrager Pro, 31.8 mm, Blendr-compatible, 7-degree, 110 mm length

    Handlebar

    Easton EA50 AX

    Size: 50, 52, Bontrager Elite Aero VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, invisible cable routing, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 40 cm width; Size: 54, 56, Bontrager Elite Aero VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, invisible cable routing, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 42 cm width; Size: 58, 60, 62, Bontrager Elite Aero VR-CF, alloy, 31.8 mm, invisible cable routing, 93 mm reach, 123 mm drop, 44 cm width

    Saddle

    Prologo Dimension NDR STN

    Bontrager Aeolus Comp, steel rails, 145 mm width

    Seatpost

    Easton EA50

    Size: 50, 52, 54, 56, Madone aero carbon internal seat mast cap, integrated light mount, 25 mm offset, short length; Size: 58, 60, 62, Madone aero carbon internal seat mast cap, integrated light mount, 25 mm offset, tall length

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Ultegra RX, 11 spd

    Shimano Ultegra R8000, short cage, 30T max cog

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11 spd

    Shimano Ultegra R8000, braze-on

    Crank

    Easton EA90 47/32

    Size: 50, 52, Shimano Ultegra R8000, 50/34 (compact), 170 mm length; Size: 54, 56, Shimano Ultegra R8000, 50/34 (compact), 172.5 mm length; Size: 58, 60, 62, Shimano Ultegra R8000, 50/34 (compact), 175 mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano Ultegra 8020, 11 spd

    Shimano Ultegra R8020, 11-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano HG800, 11-34

    Shimano Ultegra R8000, 11-30, 11-speed

    Chain

    Shimano CN-HG701, 11 spd

    Shimano Ultegra HG701, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano Ultegra 8070 Hydraulic Disc

    Shimano Ultegra hydraulic disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Easton EA70 AX

    Front: Bontrager Aeolus Comp, Tubeless Ready, 18 mm rim width, 100x12 mm thru axle, Rear: Bontrager Aeolus Comp Disc, Tubeless Ready, 18 mm rim width, 142x12 mm thru axle

    Tires

    Donnelly X'Plor MSO 700x40 Tubeless

    Bontrager R3 Hard-Case Lite, aramid bead, 120 tpi, 700x25 c

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano SM-RT800, 160mm

    Size: 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, Shimano RT800, CenterLock, 160 mm; Size: 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, Shimano MT800, CenterLock, 160 mm

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