Cervelo Áspero Gravel bike
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Does anyone have a Token ninja BB and red crank arms? What spacer did you install? I have mounted the 2mm that comes with the BB
Anyone tried both Force AXS XPLR and Ekar?
I’m about to take delivery of an Apex build and will be doing a groupset swap as well as adding a set of Hunt wheels.
Plan is for an 80/20 road/gravel n=1. I’m settled on 1x but torn between the two groupsets. Cost isn’t a factor as the difference is about £100 on current deals. I’ve had and liked campy shift logic before, never done electronic.
As I see it Ekar has the more suitable gear ratios for my needs (13spd, 40t/9-42). SRAM gearing is comparatively less versatile (9-36 not ideal for gravel, 10-44 not ideal for road), but has the benefit of wireless/electronic.
I can also get an XDR freehub from Alexrims to use the stock wheels as a second set, but I emailed and they don’t make a N3W freehub body (I was the first to ask apparently).
I know I can’t go wrong with either but that doesn’t stop me agonising over it!
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I’m about to take delivery of an Apex build and will be doing a groupset swap as well as adding a set of Hunt wheels.
Plan is for an 80/20 road/gravel n=1. I’m settled on 1x but torn between the two groupsets. Cost isn’t a factor as the difference is about £100 on current deals. I’ve had and liked campy shift logic before, never done electronic.
As I see it Ekar has the more suitable gear ratios for my needs (13spd, 40t/9-42). SRAM gearing is comparatively less versatile (9-36 not ideal for gravel, 10-44 not ideal for road), but has the benefit of wireless/electronic.
I can also get an XDR freehub from Alexrims to use the stock wheels as a second set, but I emailed and they don’t make a N3W freehub body (I was the first to ask apparently).
I know I can’t go wrong with either but that doesn’t stop me agonising over it!
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Campy is top-end mechanical, Sram in 1x is as good as electric shifters can be. I earn for living sitting by a computer so I don't want any electronics on my bikes - but if you have no such reservations it's hard to argue with cold precision of electric shifting.
For 80% road i would see some benefit in tight spacing of Campagnolo cassette though.
For 80% road i would see some benefit in tight spacing of Campagnolo cassette though.
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Haven't tried Ekar, but I have Di2 on my Aspero and AXS on my MTB. I like Di2 better. Just feels a touch crisper and more precise. If you haven't tried both, you'd never notice though.mcou wrote: ↑Fri Oct 28, 2022 4:56 pmAnyone tried both Force AXS XPLR and Ekar?
I’m about to take delivery of an Apex build and will be doing a groupset swap as well as adding a set of Hunt wheels.
Plan is for an 80/20 road/gravel n=1. I’m settled on 1x but torn between the two groupsets. Cost isn’t a factor as the difference is about £100 on current deals. I’ve had and liked campy shift logic before, never done electronic.
As I see it Ekar has the more suitable gear ratios for my needs (13spd, 40t/9-42). SRAM gearing is comparatively less versatile (9-36 not ideal for gravel, 10-44 not ideal for road), but has the benefit of wireless/electronic.
I can also get an XDR freehub from Alexrims to use the stock wheels as a second set, but I emailed and they don’t make a N3W freehub body (I was the first to ask apparently).
I know I can’t go wrong with either but that doesn’t stop me agonising over it!
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Hi guys! I have the stock Easton seatpost stuck fast in my Aspero. I tried to ask around for suggestions on Facebook group, and guys recommended to use WD40 and/or boiling hot water. No luck with applying WD40. Has anyone tried applying hot water? Will the paint come off? Any other suggestions for removing stuck seapost?
I Build an Aspero with Force xplr 1x this summer with zipp 303s .mcou wrote: ↑Fri Oct 28, 2022 4:56 pmAnyone tried both Force AXS XPLR and Ekar?
I’m about to take delivery of an Apex build and will be doing a groupset swap as well as adding a set of Hunt wheels.
Plan is for an 80/20 road/gravel n=1. I’m settled on 1x but torn between the two groupsets. Cost isn’t a factor as the difference is about £100 on current deals. I’ve had and liked campy shift logic before, never done electronic.
As I see it Ekar has the more suitable gear ratios for my needs (13spd, 40t/9-42). SRAM gearing is comparatively less versatile (9-36 not ideal for gravel, 10-44 not ideal for road), but has the benefit of wireless/electronic.
I can also get an XDR freehub from Alexrims to use the stock wheels as a second set, but I emailed and they don’t make a N3W freehub body (I was the first to ask apparently).
I know I can’t go wrong with either but that doesn’t stop me agonising over it!
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Try to find a good penetrating Oil and let that work it's way in for a day or two. Worst case scenario would be to crush the seatpost and hope that works it freeBrooks123 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 04, 2022 4:07 pmHi guys! I have the stock Easton seatpost stuck fast in my Aspero. I tried to ask around for suggestions on Facebook group, and guys recommended to use WD40 and/or boiling hot water. No luck with applying WD40. Has anyone tried applying hot water? Will the paint come off? Any other suggestions for removing stuck seapost?
Another option, loosen the bolt and go for a ride, just don't get too far from homecaad4rep wrote: ↑Sun Nov 06, 2022 2:52 pmTry to find a good penetrating Oil and let that work it's way in for a day or two. Worst case scenario would be to crush the seatpost and hope that works it freeBrooks123 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 04, 2022 4:07 pmHi guys! I have the stock Easton seatpost stuck fast in my Aspero. I tried to ask around for suggestions on Facebook group, and guys recommended to use WD40 and/or boiling hot water. No luck with applying WD40. Has anyone tried applying hot water? Will the paint come off? Any other suggestions for removing stuck seapost?
I Build an Aspero with Force xplr 1x this summer with zipp 303s .
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nice bike - could you tell me please what tire size/width this is? I'm currently looking for a Aspero with Zipp 303s but I'm unsure what the max tire width would be. 42mm? Or could 45 still fit in?
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tires on this are 38mm gravelking
2020 Colnago C64 Mapei-SR12 EPS-WTO 60
2021 Basso Diamante SV-SR12 Disc EPS-WTO 60
2023 Colnago G3X-SRAM AXS Force-Levante
2021 Basso Diamante SV-SR12 Disc EPS-WTO 60
2023 Colnago G3X-SRAM AXS Force-Levante
size 54cm .. 17lbs
2020 Colnago C64 Mapei-SR12 EPS-WTO 60
2021 Basso Diamante SV-SR12 Disc EPS-WTO 60
2023 Colnago G3X-SRAM AXS Force-Levante
2021 Basso Diamante SV-SR12 Disc EPS-WTO 60
2023 Colnago G3X-SRAM AXS Force-Levante
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