CERVÉLO ASPERO 5 – 2027 FORCE AXS

The 2027 Cervélo Áspero-5 Force AXS is an elite, lightweight carbon gravel race bike featuring integrated cable routing, a wireless SRAM Force AXS 12-speed electronic groupset with a power meter, and Reserve 40/44 carbon wheels. It is built for pure speed on unpaved roads, making it a top choice for gravel racers chasing podiums at events like Unbound.

Designed For:

The Cervélo Áspero-5 Force AXS is designed for high-end gravel racing, fast-paced mixed-surface training, and aggressive off-road handling. It targets riders looking for maximum aerodynamic efficiency, razor-sharp responsiveness, and clean aesthetics without compromising tire clearance or rough-road compliance.

Highlights:

The Áspero-5 was born to race gravel, defying the traditional compromises of off-road riding by proving that a bike can be both lightweight and aerodynamically optimized. Its sleek lines and fully internal cable routing reduce drag, while the frame’s carbon layup delivers the stiffness needed to sprint out of corners and climb efficiently.

Handling is a core pillar of the Áspero design philosophy. Thanks to the clever TrailMixer feature in the fork dropout, riders can maintain consistent trail measurements when swapping between 700c and 650b wheels, ensuring that steering response remains sharp, stable, and predictable no matter the terrain or tire setup.

The Reserve 40/44 carbon wheelset, co-developed with Reserve, offers an ideal blend of crosswind stability, aerodynamics, and lightweight climbing prowess. Paired with wide Vittoria Terreno Dry tubeless tires, the setup provides elite traction and low rolling resistance on hardpack and loose gravel alike.

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