Cervélo Áspero Apex

The Cervélo Áspero Apex remains true to the original gravel racing brief while delivering meaningful refinements that transform long-day performance. This is a bike that understands that aerodynamic advantage on gravel is less about pure speed and more about energy conservation. After a big day grinding into a headwind, the three watts saved over the previous generation might add up to one less energy gel your stomach has to digest—a seemingly small detail that compounds into tangible benefits when the race enters its final hours.

The improvements begin with refinement rather than revolution. A threaded T47a bottom bracket shell provides a simple, rider-serviceable interface that delivers BBRight benefits in a more user-friendly form. Neater cable routing keeps the aesthetic clean and functional. The UDH-compatible derailleur hanger ensures compatibility with SRAM's Transmission drivetrains today and future drivetrain developments tomorrow, giving you freedom in build configuration.

Where the Áspero truly evolves is in its approach to comfort and capability. Dropped seatstays provide noticeably more compliance out back, reducing fatigue on rougher terrain. Reduced front-end stiffness makes the final hours of long races less punishing, acknowledging that endurance on gravel demands different engineering than pure climbing. The additional mud clearance—lessons learned from the R5-CX and Unbound's mudfest—ensures the bike performs across the widest range of conditions without sacrificing aerodynamic efficiency.

These seemingly small improvements add up to something substantial: a bike that feels familiar to those who know the original Áspero, but is faster, more comfortable, and more versatile. The all-carbon frame maintains the responsive, efficient ride that defines Cervélo's gravel platform. SRAM Apex EAGLE D1 drivetrain provides reliable shifting and climbing range across varied terrain, while Vision Team 30 Disc wheels deliver lightweight, durable performance built for mixed surfaces and racing pace.

Key Features

• Frame - Cervélo Áspero all-carbon
• Drivetrain - SRAM Apex EAGLE D1
• Wheelset - Vision Team 30 Disc