Cervelo Aspero Apex XPLR Gravel Bike

Why We Like The Cervelo Aspero Apex XPLR Gravel Bike

Cervelo´s Aspero Apex XPLR Gravel Bike is a fast, versatile gravel grinder built for leaving our friends in the dust. Built for speed, it features a design and geometry that looks like a road bike but rides like a gravel bike thanks to adaptations for multi-terrain use, such as a slimmed downtube profile for increased compliance, a lower standover height, and dropped chainstays. Since it´s built to go fast, the steep head tube angle, longer top tube, and shorter stem reduce toe overlap to keep us more stable as we ride through technical terrain at speeds never before seen on the gravel.

Whether we´re sprinting down a flat road, facing a tough climb, or powering down the other side, the 1 x 12-speed SRAM Apex drivetrain is on our side, providing us with ample gearing to attack anything that comes our way with a 40t chainring and 11-44t cassette range. Designed for gravel, the solo front chainring and wide range of gears in the back create a simple, efficient ride, using a unique chain and chainring design to ensure our chain stays in place over every bump. And, although stopping is our least favorite part of our ride, we are big fans of the hydraulic disc brakes that offer pinpoint control without needing to test our maximum grip strength.

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Details

• A fast, versatile gravel grinder ideal for high-speed training rides and race day
• The lightweight Cervelo All-Carbon construction offers a smooth ride
• Features the SRAM Apex drivetrain for reliable shifting, controlled braking, and ample gearing
• Shift between the 40t chainring and 11-44t cassette to conquer any terrain
• Our hands sit comfortably on the SRAM Apex shift/brake lever with its ergonomic design
• Stop on a dime with the pinpoint control of the hydraulic disc brakes
• Alexrims Boondocks 7D wheels with WTB Vulpine tires roll with ultimate efficiency
• Add a Cervelo bento box and up to three bottle cages
• Item #CVL1X1T

Tech Specs

Frame Material

Cervelo All-Carbon

Fork

Cervelo All-Carbon, Tapered Aspero

Headset

FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2

Shifters

SRAM Apex, 12-speed

Rear Derailleur

SRAM Apex XPLR, 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

Brake Type

hydraulic disc

Rotors

SRAM Centerline 6-Bolt

Handlebar

Zipp Service Course 70 XPLR Alloy

Stem

Cervelo ST36 Alloy, with cable management

Saddle

Cervelo Saddle

Seatpost

Cervelo Alloy 27.2 15mm Offset

Wheelset

Alexrims Boondocks 7D

Front Axle

12 x 100mm thru-axle

Rear Axle

12 x 142mm thru-axle

Tires

WTB Vulpine TCS Light Fast Rolling Dual DNA

Tire Size

700 x 45c

Pedals

not included

Extras

Smartpak 400A Top Tube Storage Bag

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