What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: "Every time I ride the Aspero, I’m reminded how fast a gravel bike can feel. The handling is razor sharp, the frame is stiff in all the right places, and the Reserve 44|40 wheels stay quick on pavement while still holding their own on rougher terrain. Rival XPLR AXS shifts cleanly, and the 10–44 range is perfect for long climbs and race days." We ride the Aspero Rival XPLR AXS Gravel Bike when we want a machine built for speed, efficiency, and confident handling across mixed surfaces. Cervelo shapes the lightweight carbon frame and tapered fork for a fast, responsive feel, blending compliance into the saddle and headtube areas to keep long rides comfortable. The shorter reach stabilizes rough descents, while the steep head angle and longer top tube maintain sharp, race-ready steering that inspires confidence on winding gravel. Built around SRAM’s Rival XPLR AXS 1x12 drivetrain, the gearing delivers smooth electronic shifts and a wide 10–44t range suited for steep dirt climbs, rolling routes, and all-out gravel races. Hydraulic disc brakes offer control on tight corners and loose surfaces, and the Reserve 44|40 wheelset balances off-road durability with aerodynamic efficiency on faster sections. With clearance for 700x45c tires, flip-chip tuning at the fork, and Smartpak top-tube storage included, the Aspero is ready for race day or any ambitious backroad adventure. 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 Gearheads are always here to help.