2026 Cervelo Aspero APEX XPLR AXS 1

Color: Marigold

Haul Ass, Not Cargo

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:

• Threaded Bottom Bracket
• Universal Derailleur Hanger
• Internal Cable Routing

Specifications:

• Fork: Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Aspero Fork
• Handlebar: Cervélo AB09 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp, 16 degree flare
• Seatpost: Cervélo SP19 Carbon 27.2
• Headset: FSA IS2 1-1/4, 45° x 45° / 1-1/2, 36° x 45°
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Apex XPLR AXS D1
• Crankset: SRAM Apex 1 D1, 40T, DUB Wide Crank Sizing:
  • Size 48 - 165mm SRAM
  • Size 51 - 165mm SRAM
  • Size 54 - 170mm
  • Size 56 - 170mm
  • Size 58 - 172.5mm
  • Size 61 - 172.5mm
• Cassette: SRAM Apex XPLR D1, 11-44T, 12-Speed
• Chain: SRAM Apex D1
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Wide, T47 BBright
• Brake Rotors: SRAM Centerline Centerlock
• Stem: Cervélo ST36 Alloy
• Saddle: Prologo Nago R4 PAS Steel
• Front Thru Axle: Cervélo Aero Thru Axle Front, M12x1.5mm, 127mm length
• Rear Thru Axle: Cervélo Aero Thru Axle Rear, M12x1.0mm, 169mm length
• Front Wheel: Reserve 30 GR AL, Reserve 4LD, 12x100mm, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible
• Rear Wheel: Reserve 30 GR AL, Reserve 4LD, 12x142mm, XDR freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible
• Tires: WTB Vulpine TCS Light Fast Rolling Dual DNA SG 120tpi 700x45c
• Shifter/Brake Levers: SRAM Apex AXS D1
• Accessories:
  • Cervélo Front Computer/Accessory Mount 810
  • Cervélo Rear Accessory Mount
  • Cervélo Smartpak Top Tube Storage Bag 400A
• Max Tire Width: 700c - 45mm / 650c - 47mm
  
  Specifications subject to change