The new Cervélo Áspero range starts with this Apex 1x equipped modelCervelo
The top of the range Áspero gets Force eTap AXS 1 x 12 gearing and carbon DT Swiss wheelsCervelo
The middle model is this Ultegra equipped model with the clutch-equipped RX rear mech, later in the year we expect it to be superceded by a new Shimano GRX modelCervelo
Our test bike for the few days of riding with a top of the range Force 1×12 eTap modelWarren Rossiter/Immediate Media
The Áspero frame features internal routing with different inserts depending on the model, our eTap test model had an insert for hydraulic hoses onlyWarren Rossiter/Immediate Media
The tube shapes are very reminiscent of Cervélo’s R3Warren Rossiter/Immediate Media
The seat tube is sculpted to allow for plenty of tyre clearance whilst still keeping the wheelbase tightWarren Rossiter/Immediate Media
The threaded thru’ axle fittings run standard thru’ axles though you could upgrade to the superfast RAT axles found on Cervélo’s other disc road machinesWarren Rossiter/Immediate Media
Force 1x offers a wide range from its 10-33 spread over 12 cogs, its tbe equivalent of an 11-32 in an eleven speed but with a bit more range at either endWarren Rossiter/Immediate Media
The 36 tooth front chainring combined with the 10-33 cassette gives a great range for off-road ridingWarren Rossiter/Immediate Media
The Áspero fork offers plenty of tyre clearance in both 700 and 650b guisesWarren Rossiter/Immediate Media
The Easton EA90 stem comes with this neat integrated Garmin mountWarren Rossiter/Immediate Media
