Here's an absolutely stunning bike build for you, one of the super limited 2022 Cervélo R5s that Primož Roglič first teased to us in Fleche Wallone way back in April 2022. We later saw the Belgium steam train, Wout Van Aert win on this bike in Le Tour De France on the iconic Mont Ventoux stage! The new R5 is a semi-aero, super lightweight bike with tweaked frame shaping and fully internal cable routing.

I was incredibly lucky to get my hands on one and built up an absolute dream bike thanks to the guys at The Service Course in Wilmslow. The bike has been professionally built up using Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, and finished with a PRO Stealth saddle. The wheels are the highly rated Parcours Ronde wheels equipped with 28mm Schwalbe Pro One Tyres. I hope you enjoy watching this build.

I have been incredibly lucky to ride a fair share of Gravel bikes recently across some of the most insane terrain you could imagine! But, I’ve got to say it, I think I may have found what I perceive to be the BEST yet!

The Cervélo Aspero. Probably the best gravel bike I have ridden

My Cervélo Aspero definitely looks the part. I’ve been greatly impressed with the way it rides and handles. But more than anything the paint job is incredible. Now for a breakdown on the spec:

Cervélo Aspero: Size 54

Shimano GRX 1x Groupset
Shimano Dura Ace Power Meter
Wolf Tooth 40t Chainring
PRO Dropper Seatpost
PRO Stealth Gravel Edition Saddle
PRO Vibe PLT 120mm Stem
PRO Gravel Carbon Handlebars
PRO Bartape
Parcours ALTA Gravel Specific Wheelset with a 11-40t Casette and 160 Dura Ace Rotors
Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM for navigation
Maurten providing the nutrition
Pedalsure covering the insurance.

Some thoughts about the bike.. It is quick, light and nimble. Much more so than any other gravel bike I have ridden and admittedly that may not be for everyone but for me it definitely makes the ride a hell of a lot more fun! I’ve headed out north of London on a few gravel rides on it now and every single time I just end up smiling. If thats not a good sign I’m not sure what else could be?

So. What would I change about this bike? The question I’m sure many people would like to know.. I would change the pedals to some Shimano XTR ones. (I’ve now done this and they are awesome.) I’d also love to set this up with GRX Di2. Fingers crossed that will happen! Otherwise very very little. The stock bike comes with some 650B wheels which I am keen to use on some of those more gnarly roads, but for now lets get out there testing this beast out more on some trails!

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