Cervélo Áspero Force

The Cervélo Áspero Force 1x AXS remains true to its original brief: haul ass, not cargo. This refined gravel machine prioritizes speed and energy conservation over payload capacity, delivering a bike that feels faster, more comfortable, and more versatile than its predecessor. Every improvement, threaded bottom bracket, neater cable routing, UDH compatibility, aerodynamic refinement, adds up to meaningful real-world performance gains that matter most when fatigue sets in on long races.

The all-carbon frame has been refined through meticulous attention to aerodynamic detail. While the drag reduction of three watts might seem marginal, on a big day in a headwind that translates directly to energy conservation—one less gel your stomach needs to process, one less moment of suffering. The aerodynamic improvements are complemented by dropped seatstays that provide additional rear compliance, and slightly reduced front-end stiffness that makes the final hours of long races considerably less painful. These seemingly small refinements were informed by lessons learned from the R5-CX platform and real-world racing experience at events like Unbound, translating into a bike that accelerates comfort without sacrificing speed.

The T47a threaded bottom bracket represents a smart evolution in serviceability. This asymmetrical interface delivers the benefits of BBRight in a more rider-friendly form, allowing straightforward maintenance without specialized tools or trips to the shop. The universal derailleur hanger follows SRAM's UDH standard, making the Áspero fully compatible with current Transmission drivetrains and future developments, giving you flexibility in drivetrain choice without frame compromises.

Cable routing has been refined for a cleaner aesthetic and reduced maintenance friction, while improved mud clearance makes the bike capable in conditions that would challenge traditional gravel platforms. The result is a gravel machine engineered for riders who value speed over cargo capacity.

SRAM Force AXS E1 with integrated power meter delivers wireless shifting precision, while the Reserve 48/53GR GR wheelset provides the aerodynamic efficiency for serious gravel racing.

Key Features

• Frame - Cervélo all-carbon
• Drivetrain - SRAM Force AXS E1 1x with integrated power meter
• Wheelset - Reserve 48/53GR GR