Cervelo Aspero Apex XPLR Gravel Bike

Full-speed riding fun without compromise.

In 2019, Cervélo Áspero took the gravel world by storm, heralding a “new era of speed in gravel.” Fun, but flat out. The new Áspero remains true to its original brief, but with some improvements: a threaded BB shell, neater cable routing, and a UDH-compatible derailleur hanger for those who want to use SRAM’s Transmission drivetrains. And it’s more aero, of course. In the case of Áspero, aerodynamic performance is less about pure speed as a result of drag reduction, and more about conservation of energy. After a big day in a headwind, the three watts saved over the previous Aspero might add up to one less energy gel your stomach has to digest - worth it.

In addition to the drag reduction, Cervélo also dropped the seat stays to give a bit more compliance out back, and reduced front-end stiffness slightly to make the last hours of a long race less painful. Between those dropped seat stays, they added in a bit more clearance for mud, too, taking what Cervélo learned from R5-CX (and the Unbound mudfest in 2023). It’s a lot of seemingly small improvements, but they add up to a lot. The result is a bike that feels a lot like the original Áspero, but is faster, more comfortable, and more versatile.

• Carbon frame and fork
• Aerodynamic shape
• Asymmetrical T47a bottom bracket
• UDH derailleur hanger
• Fully integrated cable routing

• Product Name: Cervélo ÁSPERO - Apex XPLR AXS - Carbon Gravelbike - 2024
  
• Manufacturer: Cervélo Bikes
  
• Activity: Cycling
  
• Gender: Men
  
• Material: Carbon
  
• Usage bikesport: Allroad / Gravel
  
• Chain: SRAM Apex
  
• Cassette: SRAM Apex XPLR
  
• Shifter: SRAM Apex AXS
  
• Rear derailleur: SRAM Apex XPLR AXS
  
• Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB Wide | T47 BBright
  
• Chainring ratio: 40
  
• Crankset: SRAM Apex 1 DUB Wide
  
• Brakes: SRAM Apex
  
• Wheels: Fulcrum Rapid Red 300
  
• Seatpost model: Cervélo SP19 Carbon | 27.2
  
• Saddle: Prologo Dimension STN
  
• Handle bar: Cervélo AB09 Carbon | 16° flare
  
• Stem: Cervélo ST36 Alloy
  
• Fork: Cervélo All-Carbon Tapered Aspero
  
• Headset: FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2
  
• Frame: Cervélo Aspero All-Carbon
  
• Shifting System (Manufacturer): SRAM
  
• Gear ratio: 11-44
  
• Shifting Type: Chain - Electronic
  
• Brake type: Disc Brake
  
• Wheel size: 28" (622mm)
  
• Bike special accessories: Smartpak 400A Top Tube Storage Bag
  
• Seatpost: Rigid seatpost
  
• Rear Triangle: Unsuspended
  
• Tires: WTB Vulpine TCS Light | 700x40c
  
• Brake actuation: Hydraulic
  
• Model year: 2024
  
• Collection: Full year
  
• Fork construction: Rigid Fork
  
• Cable routing: Fully integrated
  
• Product Series: Cervélo - Áspero
  
• Number of Gears: 1 x 12
  
• Frame Shape: Diamond

* Please note that bike specifications are subject to change without prior notice.*