Cervelo Aspero 700c - Apex XPLR AXS 1 - Sea Ice

Cervelo Aspero 700c - Rival XPLR AXS 1

In 2019, 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, we 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, we added in a bit more clearance for mud, too, taking what we 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.

Features:

• Ride fast over any terrain with this versatile 12-speed gravel grinder
• Built with Cervelo-All Carbon for a smooth, compliant ride
• SRAM’s Apex XPLR AXS drivetrain for reliable shifting and braking
• 40t chainring and 11-44t cassette provide a wide range of gravel-specific gearing
• Stop on a dime with minimal effort using the hydraulic disc brakes and ergonomic controls
• Connect AXS-enabled components for a personalized ride
• WTB Vulpine tires on the Fulcrum Rapid Red 300 wheelset rolls smooth and fast

Specifications:

• Frame Material: Cervelo All-Carbon

• Fork: Cervelo All-Carbon, tapered Aspero

• Headset: FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2

• Shifters: SRAM Apex AXS, 12-speed

• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Apex XPLR AXS, 12-speed

• Crankset: SRAM Apex 1, DUB Wide

• Chainring Sizes: 40t

• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Wide, T47 BBright

• Cassette: SRAM Apex XLPR, 12-speed

• Cassette Range: 11-44t

• Chain: SRAM Apex, 12-speed

• Brakeset: SRAM Apex

• Rotors: SRAM Centerline Centerlock

• Handlebar: Cervelo AB09 Carbon

• Stem: Cervelo ST36 Alloy with cable management

• Saddle: Prologo Dimension STN

• Seatpost: Cervelo SP19 Carbon 27.2

• Wheelset: Fulcrum Rapid Red 300

• Front Axle: 12 x 100mm thru-axle

• Rear Axle: 12 x 142mm thru-axle

• Tires: WTB Vulpine TCS Light Fast Rolling Dual DNA

Please note: price and parts spec information is subject to change.