Description:
In 2019, Aspero shook up the gravel scene with their "speed revolution." It's playful, yet hardcore. The latest Aspero stays true to its roots, but with some upgrades: a threaded BB shell, cleaner cables, and a UDH-compatible derailleur hanger for SRAM Transmission fans. Plus, it's more aerodynamic. But for Aspero, aero is less about speed and more about saving energy. Imagine saving three watts on a windy day - that could mean one less energy gel for your stomach to handle - WIN WIN.
We also lowered the seat stays for more comfort and decreased front-end stiffness to make those last grueling hours of a race a little less painful. And we didn't forget about mud - we added more clearance for those messy conditions, inspired by our R5-CX and the muddy Unbound race in 2023. These small changes make a big impact. The end result? A bike that's just like the
Specs:
| Category | Component | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| General | Model Name | Aspero Apex AXS |
| Color | Marigold | |
| Sizes | 48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm | |
| Frameset | Fork | Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Aspero Fork |
| Headset | FSA IS2 — 1-1/4” 45°×45° / 1-1/2” 36°×45° | |
| Drivetrain | Rear Derailleur | SRAM Apex XPLR AXS D1 |
| Shifter / Brake Levers | SRAM Apex AXS D1 | |
| Crankset | SRAM Apex 1 D1, 40T, DUB Wide | |
| Cassette | SRAM Apex XPLR D1, 11–44T, 12-speed | |
| Chain | SRAM Apex D1 | |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Wide, T47 BBright | |
| Brakes | Brake Rotors | SRAM Centerline, Centerlock |
| Wheels & Tires | Front Wheel | Reserve 30 GR AL, Reserve 4LD, 12x100mm, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible |
| Rear Wheel | Reserve 30 GR AL, Reserve 4LD, 12x142mm, XDR freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible | |
| Tires | WTB Vulpine TCS Light Fast Rolling, Dual DNA SG, 120tpi, 700x45c | |
| Max Tire Width | 700c: 45mm / 650c: 47mm | |
| Cockpit | Handlebar | Cervélo AB09 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp, 16° flare |
| Stem | Cervélo ST36 Alloy | |
| Saddle | Prologo Nago R4 PAS, steel rails | |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP19 Carbon, 27.2mm | |
| Axles | Front Thru Axle | Cervélo Aero Thru Axle, M12x1.5mm, 127mm |
| Rear Thru Axle | Cervélo Aero Thru Axle, M12x1.0mm, 169mm | |
| Accessories | Included | Cervélo front computer/accessory mount 810; rear accessory mount; Smartpak top tube storage bag 400A |
Frame Sizing Specs:
| Frame Size | Handlebar Width | Stem Length | Crank Length | Seatpost Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 36cm | 80mm | 165mm (SRAM) / 170mm (Shimano) | 0mm |
| 51 | 38cm | 80mm | 165mm (SRAM) / 170mm (Shimano) | 0mm |
| 54 | 40cm | 90mm | 170mm | 0mm |
| 56 | 40cm | 90mm | 170mm | 0mm |
| 58 | 42cm | 100mm | 172.5mm | 0mm |
| 61 | 42cm | 100mm | 172.5mm | 15mm |
Geometry:
| 48 | 51 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | mm | 370 | 379 | 388 | 397 | 406 | 415 |
| Stack | mm | 505 | 530 | 555 | 580 | 605 | 630 |
| Head Tube Angle | 71° | 71.5° | 72° | 72° | 72° | 72° |
| Front Center | mm | 577/582 | 587/592 | 597/602 | 614/619 | 631/637 | 648/654 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | mm | 78.5 | 78.5 | 76 | 76 | 73.5 | 73.5 |
| Head Tube Length | mm | 83 | 107 | 133 | 159 | 188 | 214 |
| Top Tube Length | mm | 512 | 532 | 553 | 575 | 591 | 608 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5° | 74° | 73.5° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Standover Height | mm | 681 | 704 | 733 | 757 | 784 | 808 |
| Trail | mm | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| Wheel Size | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C | 700C |
| Fork Offset | mm | 52/57 | 49/54 | 46/51 | 46/51 | 46/51 | 46/51 |
| Wheelbase | mm | 990/995 | 999/1004 | 1010/1015 | 1028/1033 | 1046/1051 | 1063/1068 |
| Chainstay Length | mm | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 | 425 |