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.
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
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- 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
- Activity
- bike
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