Cervélo Áspero Rival XPLR AXS 1 Bicycle – Aerodynamic, Lightweight Gravel Bike Ready for Off-Road Adventures
Discover the Cervélo Áspero Rival XPLR AXS 1, the high-performance gravel bike that redefines speed in the off-road world. After its revolutionary debut in 2019, the new Áspero version evolves without losing its soul: more aerodynamic, comfortable, and versatile, it is designed for riders who love long challenges and intense gravel races.
Among the most notable innovations are the threaded T47 bottom bracket, the tidy internal cable routing, the UDH-compatible derailleur hanger, and a revised geometry for greater grip and comfort. Every detail is designed to improve efficiency, reduce fatigue, and deliver top performance even on long distances.
Why choose the Cervélo Áspero Rival XPLR AXS 1
- Improved aero efficiency: +3 watts compared to the previous version, ideal for saving energy on long rides. 
- Lowered chainstays: increased rear traction and optimized mud clearance. 
- Customizable front end: compatible with Cervélo R5, Soloist, R5-CX, and Caledonia headset and stem. 
- SRAM UDH compatibility: perfect for modern and future drivetrains. 
- T47a bottom bracket: reliable, easy to maintain, and highly efficient. 
Technical Specifications – Cervélo Áspero Rival XPLR AXS 1
Available sizes: 48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
 Fork: Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Áspero Fork
Handlebar: Cervélo AB09 Carbon, 31.8mm, flare 16°
- Size 48: 36cm 
- Size 51: 38cm 
- Size 54–56: 40cm 
- Size 58–61: 42cm 
Handlebar Stem: Cervélo ST36 Alloy
- Size 48–51: 80mm 
- Size 54–56: 90mm 
- Size 58–61: 100mm 
Seatpost: Cervélo SP19 Carbon 27.2
- Size 48–56: 0mm offset 
- Size 61: 15mm offset 
Saddle: Prologo Nago R4 PAS Steel
Headset: FSA IS2 1-1/4, 45° x 45° / 1-1/2, 36° x 45°
Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Wide, T47 BBright
Thru Axles:
- Front: Cervélo Aero Thru Axle, M12x1.5mm, 127mm 
- Rear: Cervélo Aero Thru Axle, M12x1.0mm, 169mm 
SRAM AXS Drivetrain & Components
- Brake Levers: SRAM Rival AXS E1 
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Crankset: SRAM Rival 1 AXS E1, 40T DUB Wide 
- Size 48–51: 165mm 
- Size 54–56: 170mm 
- Size 58–61: 172.5mm 
 
- Chain: SRAM Rival E1 
- Cassette: SRAM Rival XPLR E1, 10-46T, 13 speed 
- Rear Derailleur: SRAM Rival XPLR AXS E1 
- Brake Rotors: SRAM Paceline Centerlock 
Tubeless Ready Wheels and Tires
- Front Wheel: Reserve 40TA GR, DT Swiss 370, 12x100mm, 24H, centerlock, tubeless ready 
- Rear Wheel: Reserve 44TA GR, DT Swiss 370, 12x142mm, MS freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless ready 
- Tires: WTB Vulpine TCS Light Fast Rolling Dual DNA SG 120tpi, 700x45c 
Included accessories
- Cervélo Front Computer/Accessory Mount 810 
- Cervélo Rear Accessory Mount 
- Cervélo Smartpak Top Tube Storage Bag 400A 
Tire Compatibility
- 700c: up to 45mm 
- 650c: up to 47mm 
 
 
Note Well
Technical specifications may change without notice depending on component availability.
Product images are purely indicative and may not exactly reflect the described features.
 
 
Ready for any terrain, designed for speed and built to last: the Cervélo Áspero Rival XPLR AXS 1 is the ideal companion for those who want to push beyond the boundaries of gravel.