{"product_id":"cervelo-aspero-700c-apex-xplr-axs-1-marigold","title":"Cervelo Aspero 700c - Apex XPLR AXS 1 - Marigold - GM072125-16","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCervelo Aspero 700c - Apex XPLR AXS 1 - Marigold - GM072125-16\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019, Áspero took the gravel world by storm, heralding a “new era of speed in gravel.” Fun, but flat out. The new Áspero remains true to its original brief, but with some improvements: a threaded BB shell, neater cable routing, and a UDH-compatible derailleur hanger for those who want to use SRAM’s Transmission drivetrains. And it’s more aero, of course. In the case of Áspero, aerodynamic performance is less about pure speed as a result of drag reduction, and more about conservation of energy. After a big day in a headwind, the three watts saved over the previous Aspero might add up to one less energy gel your stomach has to digest—WORTH IT. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the drag reduction, we also dropped the seat stays to give a bit more compliance out back, and reduced front-end stiffness slightly to make the last hours of a long race less painful. Between those dropped seat stays, we added in a bit more clearance for mud, too, taking what we learned from R5-CX (and the Unbound mudfest in 2023). It’s a lot of seemingly small improvements, but they add up to a lot. The result is a bike that feels a lot like the original Áspero, but is faster, more comfortable, and more versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThreaded Bottom Bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses asymmetrical T47a threaded bottom bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePioneered on R5-CX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, rider-serviceable interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines benefits of BBRight with user-friendly design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Derailleur Hanger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtilizes SRAM’s Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with SRAM’s Transmission drivetrains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsures future drivetrain compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for versatile setup options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Cable Routing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShares bearing dimensions with R5, Soloist, R5-CX, and Caledonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with various bearing caps and stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptions for fully internal, racy look with ST31 and HB13 from R5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:b1684d53-df2a-495b-9f72-20db985ccf1f-35\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-14\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"578c5c47-6406-4bf7-8cef-5c47806b1acd\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"127\"\u003eWhat Our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"504\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"202\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eGravel bike engineered for speed, efficiency, and energy conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"296\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eThreaded BB shell and UDH-compatible derailleur hanger for SRAM Transmission drivetrains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"356\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eNeat cable routing improves durability and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"429\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eAerodynamic frame design saves energy over long rides and headwinds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"504\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"504\"\u003ePerfect for riders seeking fun, fast, and reliable gravel performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"515\"\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"635\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"635\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eQ: Who is this bike for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eA: Gravel enthusiasts looking for speed, control, and endurance-ready performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eQ: How does it improve aerodynamics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eA: Frame refinements reduce drag, conserving rider energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eQ: Can I use SRAM Transmission components?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eA: Yes, the UDH-compatible derailleur hanger supports them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eQ: Is it suitable for long gravel rides?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eA: Absolutely, designed for energy-efficient, extended adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1331\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eClean and lubricate the drivetrain regularly for smooth operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eInspect bolts, headset, and cables for safety and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eCheck tires and brakes before each ride, especially on gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eWash off dust and mud to 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