Cervélo Áspero Apex XPLR AXS

The Áspero is designed as a 'gravel racer.' It leans more toward speed and responsive handling than a dedicated bikepacking rig, making it ideal for gravel races, fast group rides, and mixed-surface training where you want to maintain a high pace.

The 12-speed Apex XPLR AXS groupset offers a wide gear range specifically tailored for gravel, providing a low enough gear to spin up steep, loose climbs comfortably. Because it is electronic, the shifting remains precise and consistent even when the drivetrain is covered in mud or dust.

Yes, the frame is designed with generous tire clearance to accommodate wider rubber. While the stock setup is optimized for speed, you have plenty of room to swap in chunkier tires if you are planning to tackle particularly rocky or technical gravel routes.

The internal routing gives the bike a clean, aerodynamic profile, but it does add a layer of complexity compared to external routing. While it keeps cables protected from debris, you should expect slightly longer service times when replacing housing or performing hydraulic brake maintenance.

Absolutely. The carbon frame construction is engineered to dampen road vibration, which helps reduce fatigue over long hours in the saddle. Combined with the stable, cyclocross-inspired geometry, it remains comfortable and predictable even as you reach the end of a long day.

Yes, the Fulcrum Rapid Red 300 wheelset is tubeless compatible. We recommend setting them up tubeless immediately to take full advantage of the lower tire pressures and puncture protection that gravel riding demands.