Description
For those looking for simplicity and performance in a wide-ranging 1x12 equipped gravel race bike with a power meter, look no further. Cervelo delivers the Aspero-5, with real upgrades in terms of reduced weight, greater lateral stiffness, increased emphasis on aerodynamics, and component grades, making it perhaps the purest gravel race model, with higher grade carbon fiber, a new lay-up schedule and major refinements that drive performance higher. The ultra-efficient Force eTap AXS 1 wireless shifting, drivetrain and HRD hydraulic disc brakes, is super clean. Add in an exciting Cervelo kit including Reserve carbon wheels, the Aspero-5 Force eTap AXS 1 Bicycle is ready to fly.
The Aspero-5 frameset retains the popular, proven Aspero geometry and Trail Mixer fork chip system, as well as an appearance with tube shapes that are largely the same. A closer inspection indicates a fully internal wiring and housing system, and a refined headtube. The Aspero-5 has the D-shaped fork steerer tube design seen on other 5-series bikes, which in combination with the included Carbon AB09 16° Flared Carbon Handlebar and Cervélo ST32 Alloy Stem, work with the steerer and the frame to bring the routing internal from the levers on back. An All-Carbon Tapered Áspero Fork with Adjustable Trail and headtube shape offer refined aerodynamics, enhanced by the internal routing. Not only is a completed bike visually clean- but faster. Cervelo's internal testing measures aero improvement at 32G of reduced drag over the standard Aspero.
Cervelo made some intelligent choices, such as carrying over the 27.2mm round seatpost, which offers the rider more options, including the opportunity to run a dropper post. The Aspero-5 includes the compliant carbon Cervelo SP19 27.2mm seatpost. Again, given this is a race oriented bike, the frame and fork deliver clearance necessary for 650b x 51mm tires, or 700c x 43mm tires with at least 4mm on either side to spare. Cervelo is cognizant that for many of the longest, harshest events were capability and speed must be balanced with bike control, many racers will opt for 650b/27.5" wheels and may also want a dropper post.... Read More
Features
- Premium grade gravel race carbon eTap AXS Force 1/HRD disc brake bicycle that improves on original design
- Upgraded carbon fiber, and lay-up schedule for stiffer, faster design with aerodynamic improvements
- Use of D-shaped, tapered carbon fork steerer design, with included bar & stem for full wire/housing integration including dropper post
- Change allows for more aero headtube design and reduced drag from integrated routing
- Lower, more stable road-like feel from overall geometry, chainstay length, BB drop
- Accepts 700c x 43mm tires / 650b x 51mm tires; minimum 4mm side clearance
- Trail Mixer fork dropouts can be switched for +/- 5mm selectable fork offset; 62mm optimal Trail
- Forward position=decreased trail=faster handling | Rearward position=increased trail=slower handling
- Squoval.Max tube designs, enlarged and enhanced for rough surfaces; fork/downtube integration
- Large downtube BBright bottom bracket shell w/ oversized dropped chainstays
- Carbon lay-up, round seatpost, larger volume tires contribute to rider comfort
- 1x/2x compatible, with mechanical or electronic shifting systems; removable braze-on FD mount
- SPECIFICATIONS
- Frame: Aspero-5 Carbon, full internal routing, Flat Mount caliper interface, 12/142mm TA dropout
- Fork: Tapered Áspero-5 Fork, Adjustable Trail; D-Shaped steerer, Flat Mount caliper interface, 12/100mm TA dropout
- Headset: FSA IS-2 1¼ x 1½"
- Thru-axles: Cervelo indexed/threaded: 12/100mm, 12/142mm
- Groupset: SRAM Force eTap AXS 1 / HRD
- Shifters: Force eTap AXS 1x, with DOT based hydraulic braking set-up
- Brake Calipers/Rotors: Force HRD Flat Mount / Paceline 160mm CL rotors
- Rear Derailleur: Force eTap AXS w/ battery
- Crankset/BB: Force AXS 1 w/ Power Meter 36T / SRAM DUB- BBright
- Cassette/Chain: Force XG1270, 10-36 / Force 12-spd Flattop
- Wheelset & Tires
- Cervelo Reserve with 32mm Carbon rims (IRW 24mm), TLR, DT370 XDR, CL disc
- Panaracer Gravel King SK TLR 700x38
- Cockpit and Accessories
- Handlebar: Carbon AB09 16° Flared Carbon, 31.8mm, integrated routing; Cervelo bar tape
- Stem: Cervélo ST32 Alloy, 31.8, (for Cervelo D-shaped fork steerer tube, integrated routing)
- Seatpost: Cervelo SP19 Carbon 27.2mm round (48-54cm Zero offset, 56-61cm, 25mm setback)
- Saddle: Prologo Dimension NDR T4.0
- Cervelo accessories: Stem Faceplate Computer/Acc mount, Rear Accessory Mount, and Smartpak 400A Top Tube Storage Bag, Downtube Protector
- Component specifics by frame size:
- 48cm Bar width: 38c-c, Stem length: 70mm, Crank length: 165mm
- 51cm Bar width: 40c-c, Stem length: 80mm, Crank length: 170mm
- 54cm/56cm Bar width: 42c-c, Stem length: 90mm, Crank length: 172.5mm
- 58cm/61cm Bar width: 44-c-c, Stem length: 100mm, Crank length: 175mm
- Note: Component Specifications are subject to change without notice due to supply chain challenges
- Colors: Purple Sunset, Five Black
- Sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 cm
- Weight: 18.39 lbs