Cervelo Aspero-5 Force AXS Bike
-
RA price match promise
-
Pay later with
,
and
In-store pickup only for this product.
Pickup available at RA Cycles - Brooklyn
Usually ready in 24 hours
Questions about this product?
Questions about this product?
What size do I need?
What size do I need?
Schedule a Bike Fit in Walnut Creek, CA.
Schedule a Bike Fit in Brooklyn, NY. Please call 718-636-5242
Cervelo Aspero-5 Force AXS Bike
Cervelo Aspero-5 Force AXS Bike Info
Cervelo has built its reputation on one principle: make riders faster. Over 30 years, that obsession with aerodynamic engineering won Tour de France stages, world championships, and Olympic medals on the road. The Cervelo Aspero-5 Force AXS Bike applies that same methodology to gravel racing — and the results are measurable. By Cervelo's testing, the Aspero-5 is 37 watts faster than its predecessor and 34 watts faster than its nearest competitor. The bike debuted under UCI Gravel World Champion Marianne Vos, who put it on the top step of the podium immediately. This is what it looks like when a road aero engineering program turns its full attention to gravel racing.
The frame achieves something worth noting: despite expanded aero tube profiles and greater surface area, the Aspero-5 carbon frame is 66 grams lighter than the previous generation. The carbon construction is tuned for the dual demands of competitive gravel — stiff enough for powerful sprinting, compliant enough for sustained off-road vibration. Clearance runs to 45mm tires, and the T47 BBright threaded bottom bracket interface provides long-term serviceability without press-fit complications. The most distinctly Cervelo feature on the frame is the integrated downtube storage system, adapted directly from the P-Series triathlon platform. Two storage rolls — one for a flat kit, one for a spare tube — fit inside the downtube, completely sealed from the wind. It's the lightest and most aerodynamically efficient onboard storage solution on a gravel race bike, and it ships ready to use.
The Cervelo HB16 Carbon handlebar and ST31 Carbon stem aren't just spec choices — they account for nearly 6 watts of the bike's total aero advantage on their own. The integrated carbon cockpit manages cable routing internally, presenting the cleanest possible front profile. Cervelo's geometry is built to exploit the Aspero-5's mixed-width wheel approach: a 40mm front tire for reduced frontal area and sharper handling response, paired with a 44mm rear for traction and compliance over rough terrain. The Reserve 40|44TA GR wheelset is spec'd precisely for this setup. The two rim widths are different products — not just different tire sizes on the same rim — because the optimal aerodynamic profile for each position differs. Chainstays hold at 422.5mm across all six sizes, giving the bike a consistently tight, responsive rear end regardless of frame size.
The Reserve 40|44TA GR wheelset is built through Cervelo's Turbulent Aero program, developed using real-world wind data to optimize for the variable crosswinds and gusty conditions of actual gravel race courses rather than controlled tunnel conditions. Both wheels are hookless, tubeless compatible, and laced to DT Swiss 350 hubs — a hub that balances weight, durability, and serviceability better than most. The Vittoria Corsa Pro Control TLR G2.0 700x42 tires run tubeless and bring road-race precision to off-road terrain.
The drivetrain is Cervelo's Force AXS E1 build specification, which layers SRAM components across tiers in deliberate ways. The SRAM Force 1 AXS E1 DUB WIDE crankset includes a factory-integrated power meter spinning a 48T aero chainring — the same hardware found on bikes at significantly higher price points — on a SRAM DUB WIDE Ceramic bearing over a T47 BBright bottom bracket shell. SRAM Force AXS E1 levers feed a SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type rear derailleur, giving you X0's superior derailleur durability and performance within a Force-level build. The SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type 10-52T cassette delivers 522% range: enough for steep climbs without sacrificing top-end gearing on flat open sections. SRAM Force AXS E1 hydraulic disc brakes with SRAM Paceline Centerlock rotors handle stopping, and the entire system is wireless — no cables, no friction points, no in-season adjustment required.
Design Benefits
- 37-watt aero advantage: Cervelo's aerodynamic tube shapes, integrated cockpit, and refined carbon construction deliver a measurable speed gain over the previous Aspero and the nearest competitor — verified through Cervelo's testing program.
- Integrated downtube storage: Adapted from the P-Series triathlon platform, the built-in storage system keeps flat kit and a spare tube aerodynamically sealed inside the frame — ready to race without adding wind drag.
- Mixed 40/44mm wheel geometry: The Reserve 40|44TA GR wheelset pairs a narrower front rim for reduced frontal area and steering response with a wider rear rim for grip and compliance — spec'd to match Cervelo's geometry intent.
- Integrated power meter: The SRAM Force 1 AXS E1 crankset includes a factory-built power meter at no extra cost — the same data quality found on significantly higher-spec builds.
- X0 Eagle rear derailleur: SRAM's X0 Eagle T-Type delivers superior shift performance and mud-condition reliability compared to Force-tier derailleurs, spec'd here as a deliberate upgrade within the build.
Final Take
The Cervelo Aspero-5 Force AXS is a gravel race bike in the truest sense — designed for front-of-pack speed on fast, competitive gravel terrain. The integrated storage, mixed-width Reserve wheelset, aero carbon cockpit, and power meter crankset reflect engineering priorities that are consistent from end to end. For the rider who races gravel events or regularly pushes the pace on long mixed-terrain rides, there's very little left to want from this build.
Cervelo Aspero-5 Force AXS Bike - Specifications
*Specifications are subject to change.
Cervelo Aspero-5 Force AXS Bike Geometry
The RA Perspective
The RA Black Experience - Transforming How You Buy a Bike
The R&A Transporter Bike Box
Shipping bikes can be tricky. They are big and bulky but delicate. Shipping your passion / investment is nothing we take lightly. We go through great detail to ensure your new ride will get to you in perfect condition.
So you've purchased the bike of your dreams! We've put together this video to outline the R&A concept of shipping bikes and the steps we take to get you your new bike in perfect condition. It will show you the careful steps we take to assemble your bike to make it as easy as possible for you to get your bike on the road when you receive it. Ready to ride. It will also show you the tips and tricks of removing all of your parts in the most careful way to ensure your riding as quickly as possible.
