Cervelo Aspero Apex XPLR AXS Gravel Bike

Why We Like The Cervelo Aspero Apex XPLR AXS Gravel Bike

The Cervelo Aspero Apex XPLR AXS Gravel Bike is our weapon of choice for high-speed, mixed-terrain riding with its lightweight construction and road-like geometry. The Cervelo All-Carbon construction allows for a smooth, compliant ride that keeps us comfortable as we ride over rough terrain, while the race geometry places us in a powerful, aerodynamic position so we can push more watts than ever before. Though it may look like a road bike, it features an assortment of gravel adaptations, such as a slimmed downtube and lower standover height, to ensure our bike can handle any terrain we encounter.

On this Aspero, we are riding with unmatched control across the entire bike with the 1 x 12-speed SRAM Apex XPLR AXS drivetrain. The wireless AXS controls the XPLR gearing with a simple button push, shifting our rear derailleur between the 11-44t cassette and pairing with the 40t chainring for a wide range of gearing designed to conquer any terrain. The ergonomic controls of the shifter/brake levers are comfortable in our hands to limit fatigue in the hands and offer pinpoint braking control at a moment´s notice. Also, with AXS, we can personalize our controls, check our battery status, keep our firmware up to date, and much more, ensuring we get the absolute most out of every ride.

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Details

• 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
• Item #CVL1X1S

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 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

Tire Size

700 x 45c

Pedals

not included

Extras

Smartpak 400A Top Tube Storage Bag

Activity

gravel