26 Cervelo Aspero Apex XPLR 1

Color: Black/Charcoal

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, 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, we added in a bit more clearance for mud, too, taking what they learned from R5-CX . 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 Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Aspero Fork
• Handlebar: Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR Alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 5 degree flare, 11 degree outsweep
• Handlebar Sizing:
  • Size 48 - 36cm
  • Size 51 - 38cm
  • Size 54 - 40cm
  • Size 56 - 40cm
  • Size 58 - 42cm
  • Size 61 - 42cm
• Stem: Cervélo ST36 Alloy
• Seatpost: Cervélo Alloy 27.2
• Saddle: Cervélo Saddle
• Bottom Bracket: Bottom Bracket
• Headset: FSA IS2 1-1/4, 45° x 45° / 1-1/2, 36° x 45°
• Shifter/Brake Levers: SRAM Apex D1
• Crankset: SRAM Apex 1 D1, 40T, DUB Wide Crank Sizing:**
  • Size 48 - 165mm
  • Size 51 - 165mm
  • Size 54 - 170mm
  • Size 56 - 170mm
  • Size 58 - 172.5mm
  • Size 61 - 172.5mm
• Chain: SRAM Apex D1
• Cassette: SRAM Apex XPLR D1, 11-44T, 12-Speed
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Apex XPLR D1
• Brake Rotors: SRAM Centerline 6-Bolt
• Front Thru Axle: Cervélo Aero Thru Axle Rear, M12x1.0mm, 169mm length
• Rear Thru Axle: Cervélo Aero Thru Axle Rear, M12x1.0mm, 169mm length
• Front Wheel: Alexrims GX7, 12x100mm, 24H, 25mm IW, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible
• Rear Wheel: Alexrims GX7, 12x142mm, 24H, 25mm IW, HG freehub, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible
• Tires: WTB Vulpine TCS Light Fast Rolling Dual DNA 60tpi 700x45c
• Tire Width (Actual): 700c - 45mm / 650c - 47mm
  
  Specifications subject to change