Gravel

HAUL ASS, NOT CARGO In 2019, Áspero took the gravel world by storm, heralding a “new era of speed in gravel.” Fun, but flat out. The new Áspero remains true to its original brief, but with some improvements: a threaded BB shell, neater cable routing, and a UDH-compatible derailleur hanger for those who want to use SRAM’s Transmission drivetrains. And it’s more aero, of course. In the case of Áspero, aerodynamic performance is less about pure speed as a result of drag reduction, and more about conservation of energy. After a big day in a headwind, the three watts saved over the previous Aspero might add up to one less energy gel your stomach has to digest—WORTH IT. In addition to the drag reduction, we also dropped the seat stays to give a bit more compliance out back, and reduced front-end stiffness slightly to make the last hours of a long race less painful. Between those dropped seat stays, we added in a bit more clearance for mud, too, taking what we learned from R5-CX (and the Unbound mudfest in 2023). It’s a lot of seemingly small improvements, but they add up to a lot. The result is a bike that feels a lot like the original Áspero, but is faster, more comfortable, and more versatile. THREADED BOTTOM BRACKET Aspero uses the asymmetrical T47a threaded bottom bracket we pioneered on R5-CX. It’s a simple, rider-serviceable interface that allows us to deliver the benefits of BBRight in a more user-friendly form. UNIVERSAL DERAILLEUR HANGAR We used SRAM’s Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) standard on the new Aspero. It’s ideal if you want to live your best ‘business in the front, party in the back’ life with one of SRAM’s Transmission drivetrains today, and ensures compatibility for future drivetrain developments. INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING Aspero shares the same bearing dimensions as R5, Soloist, R5-CX, and Caledonia, which means you can use any combination of bearing caps and stems. Want a super-racy, fully-internal look? Grab the ST31 and HB13 from R5.

Nothing is impassable The best gravel bike for anything from dirt roads to singletrack trails. With the grip and comfort of the Kingpin suspension, nothing is off-limits. Where it thrives Gravel and Dirt Roads, Rough Pavement, Trails What it's built for Gravel riding, back road exploring, bike packing and off-road adventures Highlights - Lightweight Topstone Carbon frameset with Kingpin suspension / SmartSense Light equipped - Shimano GRX 820 12-speed gravel group with GRX 800 hydraulic brakes - DT Swiss G540 tubeless-ready rims with 700x45c Maxxis Riddler tires - Bump-absorbing SAVE carbon seatpost Kingpin Suspension Delivering a smooth ride without the added weight and complexity of a shock and links, Kingpin is our answer for the most demanding gravel riders. Whether you need more comfort to go long, more traction to push beyond or more give to take on the tech - Kingpin is the maintenance-free, lightweight answer to your prayers. Ride Brilliantly On every ride, SmartSense has your back. SmartSense’s system of intelligent lights (and optional rear-facing radar) increases your visibility out on the open road and makes it easy to ride smart. Load Up. Roll Out. With plentiful gear and waterbottle mounts on the frame and fork, Topstone Carbon is ready to load up and go long. Corner like a Boss Rail through the rough and come out smiling. Led by our OutFront steering geometry, the Topstone Carbon offers up handling that's serenely stable in the chop, and light & nimble everywhere else.

The Nicasio+ is for the rider looking for something different and modern, yet with traditional steel construction. Classic lines and CrMo frame tubes have the soul of a classic bike, with the geometry and 700c x 30mm-40mm or 650B x 47mm tires to let riders handle any surface. The Beyond Road Geometry offers a blend of endurance road handling with enhanced stability for off-pavement use. Disc brakes provide smooth, controlled stopping in all conditions with minimal maintenance, while the MicroSHIFT 1x9 drivetrain ensures plenty of gearing for varied terrain. - Series 1 Double Butted CrMo frame - MicroSHIFT Advent, 1x9 drivetrain - Tektro Road Mechanical Disc brakes - Marin Aluminum Double Wall rims w/WTB Horizon 650Bx47mm tires