Dropped seat stays soften the ride on the Aspero Apex XPLR Gravel Bike over rough, chattery gravel, and a slightly reduced front-end stiffness spares a rider's hands and arms in the final hours of a long day. Extra tire and mud clearance, developed after watching bikes clog during a muddy season, keeps this bike moving through wet, sloppy conditions instead of grinding to a stop. What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"Wireless shifting on this build has held its line through washboard and creek crossings without a single skipped gear. Not chasing a derailleur cable through the mud is one less thing to think about mid-race."Heads up! We do our best to keep bike specs and images current, but occasional component changes can happen without warning, and sometimes the photos might not show the exact build you'll receive. If you want to double-check the details, our Gearhead(R) Experts are always here to help.