New Cervélo Áspero: First look and ride impressions

The Cervélo Áspero, a gravel bike made to race, has been updated. It's faster, of course, but the frame has a few changes that make it better for taking across great distances.
Check out our in-depth first look at the Cervélo Áspero here:
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[@theshadow8008]

Close to what i prefer in aesthetic and geometry.

[@kozmicbluescali1]

The bottom bracket is a big deal, because if is poor quality or poorly designed, it can render your expensive bicycle useless, some bloggers don't recommend the T47a bottom bracket that comes on this bicycle. Why nobody addresses this issue in the reviews?

[@Hintonbro.]

Are you competitively racing gravel? Consider this bike - otherwise look elsewhere for more compliance, and less uncomfortable slammed geometry.

[@kbesner]

Which specifically would you recommend (for non-competitive)?

[@anthonyobrzut699]

mtb > gravel

[@bleighhh]

Never had a drop bar. I will have to ride longer rides on flat concrete. Flat bar or dropdown?

[@drill_fiend1097]

@@bleighhhthat’s where gravel bikes shine. If you are not doing jumps and riding mixed terrain you will last longer on drops. More hand positions on drop bars.

[@briannyob7799]

I have both. I'm not riding Pipeline on Mount Fromme on a gravel bike, and I'm not riding Fisherman's on Seymour on my Sight. Horses for courses.

[@anthonyobrzut699]

@@briannyob7799 Coincidentally I rode pipeline yesterday! It was pretty slick

[@briannyob7799]

@anthonyobrzut699 Only ridden Pipeline in dry or a little bit wet. I don't ride the skinnies and the tettertotter.