@moukari thanks! I was hoping you would say that (Pathfinders). Heard lots of good things about them. Thanks again!
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I’m feeling quite tempted by some of these end of season sales on the Aspero.
Has anyone who ever bought one regretted it?
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I regret not shelling out the extra cash for the Aspero 5.
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I love my Aspero….zero regrets at all (except I maybe could have gone for a 56).
Was exactly what I wanted….a road bike for gravel. Great geometry, low BB, kinda aero, good tire clearance.
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Its a great bike.
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I race a Seigla Rigid Wirelesss, size Medium, am 182cm. Came from a Silverback CF large.
The Lauf has never had any speed wobble, handles like a whip, very nimble. No regrets buying the Lauf. Feels more road bike fast than gravel bike fast.
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@rkoswald Does anybody near you have a Lauf in your size that you can test ride?
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They have a 30 day return policy. I think it costs you a $100 fee to return but they allow people to ride the bike for 30 days and return if they don’t like it
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I cracked and picked up an Aspero-5, I couldn’t pass on the the sale price for the 2023 Force AXS xplr build.
Saw some good deals on the Aspero frames too…
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You will love that bike
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Ok, second guess me here. I welcome it.
Just got the green light to make a purchase. I’m looking at the Cervelo Aspero GRX 810 for $3,300 on sale right now. Given the prices on these, I have a hard time justifying spending more than that.
Tell me why I shouldn’t pull the trigger on the Aspero?
Here’s my use case:
- I don’t MTB.
- I don’t really do road. Might do more in the future, but most of my road is getting to and from gravel. Might do more group rides in the future.
- I don’t do any kind of backpacking. My only competitive events are single-day gravel races in the 50-150 distance on country gravel and MMR roads. Don’t really do much singletrack.
- I’m riding a 2018 aluminum frame with carbon fork and 2x Ultegra. (Diamonback Haanjo.) I like 2x. I like Shimano.
- Primarily seeking improved handling and comfort and less frame flex – and speed. Will take all the speed I can get.
Thats a great bike, buy it.
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Screaming deal…that is my setup now (Aspero w/ GRX 810) and it is great bike. $3300 is a great price.
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The only thing I wished is for it to be a little more comfortable. I have the split seat post found on Canyons already but it feels harsher than my road bike (Felt FR) with a solid post. However, coming from an aluminum frame, you may not notice. Probably my favorite bike though still
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Off the top of my head, the Aspero, 3T and Factor Ostro Gravel are all pretty long and low.
But that is definitely not a definitive list. I’m sure there are others that fit that description.
What’s that on the top of your fork and down tube? Assuming that’s helicopter tape or similar?
EDIT: And how do you like black satin?
I grabbed one in purple sunset, just…because…why not?
Buddy of mine has the purple sunset….not my taste, but it looks great, especially in the sun.
I am debating between the Áspero5 & the Ventum GS1.
@oldandfast I might have missed it, but what did you end up buying? The BMC?