Cervélo Aspero Apex XPLR AXS 1 Black / Charcoal 2026

Cervélo Aspero Apex XPLR AXS 1 Black / Charcoal 2026

The Aspero took the gravel world by storm in 2019, ushering in a "new era of speed on gravel." It's all about full-throttle riding fun without compromise. The new Aspero stays true to the original concept but offers several improvements: a threaded bottom bracket, cleaner cable routing, and a UDH derailleur hanger, allowing for the installation of SRAM's Transmission drivetrain. It's also slightly more aerodynamic. With the Aspero, aerodynamics isn't so much about raw speed as it is about saving energy. After a tough day battling headwinds, the three watts saved compared to the previous Aspero can mean one less energy gel for your stomach to digest – IT'S WORTH IT.

In addition to reducing drag, we lowered the seat stays and slightly reduced the stiffness in the head tube area. This provides a bit more comfort, making the final hours of a long race less painful. We also created more tire clearance between the lowered seat stays, drawing on our experience with the R5-CX (and the mud bath at Unbound 2023). It's a lot of seemingly small improvements that add up to a significant difference. The result is a bike that feels like the original Áspero, but is even faster, more comfortable, and more versatile.