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Bmc Kaius 01 One vs Cervélo Aspero-5

Bmc Kaius 01 One, side view

Bmc

Kaius 01 One

Cervélo Aspero-5, side view

Cervélo

Aspero-5

Top of the rangeRaceCarbon700c2027
Top of the rangeCarbon700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 15 differences, line by line.

Bmc Kaius 01 One, side viewBmcBmc Kaius 01 One
Cervélo Aspero-5, side viewCervéloCervélo Aspero-5

At a glance

  • Bmc Kaius 01 One is 300 g lighter than Cervélo Aspero-5 (brand figures).
  • Bmc Kaius 01 One has the higher-range groupset: SRAM RED XPLR AXS E1, RED AXS, against SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, Force.
  • Bmc Kaius 01 One is the newer model (2027).
Key specs7 differences
Model year 2027 2026
Weight 7.6 kg °Value not published by the brandBest of the comparison 7.9 kg °Value not published by the brand+300 g
FrameSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Wheelset 700c · CG 39 SL Carbon °Value not published by the brand 700c
Drivetrain 1×13 1×12
Groupset SRAM RED XPLR AXS E1, RED AXS °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, Force °Value not published by the brand
Brake model SRAM Red AXS (ED-RED-E1) °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM Force AXS E1 °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost Rigid · Teammachine SLR 01 Gen 5 °Value not published by the brand Rigid · Cervelo SP27 Carbon
Fork model–Not given Cervelo All-Carbon, Tapered Aspero-5 Fork

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Bmc Kaius 01 One

Bmc Kaius 01 One

Cervélo Aspero-5

Cervélo Aspero-5

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Kaius 01 One · Gravel bike rather demanding, neutral handling, very high equipment.
  • Aspero-5 · Gravel bike rather for smooth ground, very nimble, long gearing, very high equipment.
Terrain
Bmc Kaius 01 One 77%Cervélo Aspero-5 27%1 bike2 bikes3 bikes1 bike · Cervélo Aspero-51 bike1 bike4 bikes4 bikes3 bikes · Bmc Kaius 01 One3 bikes1 bike
EasyDemanding
Handling
Bmc Kaius 01 One 45%Cervélo Aspero-5 9%1 bike1 bike · Cervélo Aspero-52 bikes1 bike3 bikes1 bike3 bikes · Bmc Kaius 01 One2 bikes1 bike1 bike1 bike4 bikes1 bike
NimbleStable

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Cervélo Aspero-511 km/h - 57 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Bmc Kaius 01 OneCervélo Aspero-5other race gravel bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
Ride type Race
As printed

Gravel Race

–Not given
SuspensionSame for all Rigid °Value not published by the brand Rigid °Value not published by the brand
Frame and fork1 difference
ForkSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Max tyre clearance–Not given 45 mm °Value not published by the brand
AxlesSame for all Thru-axles °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Kaius 01 Gen 2 | 01 Premium Carbon with Aerocore Design | ICS Technology Stealth Cable Routing | Full Mount - UDH | TCC Race Compliance Level | Flat Mount Disc

 Thru-axles
As printed

Front Thru Axle

Bottom bracket SRAM DUB T47 85.5 Road Wide Bottom Bracket (BB-DUB-T47-A1) °Value not published by the brand SRAM DUB Wide Ceramic, T47 BBright
Drivetrain5 differences
Groupset brandSame for all SRAM °Value not published by the brand SRAM °Value not published by the brand
ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wireless °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM Red XPLR AXS (RD-RED-1E-E1) SRAM Red AXS (ED-RED-E1)

 Electronic, wireless °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM X0 Eagle AXS, T-Type SRAM Force AXS E1

ChainringsSame for all 1 °Value not published by the brand 1 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the back 13 °Value not published by the brandBest of the comparison 12 °Value not published by the brand−1
Chainring teeth SRAM Red XPLR AXS Wide (FC-RED-1WP-E1) °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM Force 1 AXS E1, 48T Aero, DUB Wide, with power meter °Value not published by the brand
Cassette SRAM Red XPLR (CS-XG-1391-E1) °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM X0 Eagle, T-Type, 10-52T, 12-Speed °Value not published by the brand
Rear derailleur SRAM Red XPLR AXS (RD-RED-1E-E1) °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM X0 Eagle AXS, T-Type °Value not published by the brand
Shifters SRAM Red AXS (ED-RED-E1) °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM Force AXS E1 °Value not published by the brand
Power meter fittedSame for all yes °Value not published by the brand yes
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM RED Disque hydraulique

 Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM Force Disque hydraulique

Wheels and tyres1 difference
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand 700c / 29"
As printed

Raddurchmesser: 28´´- 700

RimsSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Tubeless readySame for all yes °Value not published by the brand yes
Tyres Continental Terra Competition Race Rapid °Value not published by the brand Vittoria Corsa Pro Control TLR G2.0 700x42c °Value not published by the brand
Tyre width fitted–Not given 42 mm °Value not published by the brand
Cockpit and seatpost2 differences
Handlebar ICS Carbon Aero Gen 2 °Value not published by the brand Cervelo HB16 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp
Stem–Not given Cervelo ST31 Carbon
Seatpost model Teammachine SLR 01 Gen 5 °Value not published by the brand Cervelo SP27 Carbon

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Kaius 01 One · 54CMAspero-5 · 56CM
  • Kaius 01 One · 54CM
  • Aspero-5 · 56CM

Stack and reach

530540550560570580590600360370380390400410420430↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Kaius 01 One · 54CM — Reach (mm) 396 · Stack (mm) 561Aspero-5 · 56CM — Reach (mm) 395 · Stack (mm) 575
  • Kaius 01 One · 54CM Kaius 01 One · 54CM — Reach (mm) 396 · Stack (mm) 561
  • Aspero-5 · 56CM Aspero-5 · 56CM — Reach (mm) 395 · Stack (mm) 575
Geometry11 differences
Size 54CM 56CM
Reach 396 mm 395 mm −1 mm
Stack 561 mm 575 mm +14 mm
Top tube (effective) 559 mm 574 mm +15 mm
Seat tube 471 mm 560 mm +89 mm
Head tube 126 mm 148 mm +22 mm
Head angle 70.8° 71.6° +0.8°
Seat angle 73.8° 72.6° −1.2°
Chainstays 425 mm 423 mm −3 mm
Wheelbase 1,027 mm 1,029 mm +2 mm
Front centre 614 mm –Not given
Standover 779 mm –Not given
BB drop 79 mm 80 mm +1 mm
BB height 270 mm –Not given
Fork offset 50 mm –Not given
Trail 72 mm –Not given
Stem 90 mm –Not given
Handlebar width 370 mm –Not given
Crank length 170 mm –Not given

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Bmc Kaius 01 One or Cervélo Aspero-5?

Bmc Kaius 01 One weighs 7.6 kg, Cervélo Aspero-5 7.9 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Bmc Kaius 01 One and Cervélo Aspero-5 come with?

Bmc Kaius 01 One: SRAM RED XPLR AXS E1, RED AXS. Cervélo Aspero-5: SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission, Force.

How do Bmc Kaius 01 One and Cervélo Aspero-5 compare on geometry?

In size 54CM, Bmc Kaius 01 One has a stack of 561 mm for a reach of 396 mm; in size 56CM, Cervélo Aspero-5 has 575 mm for 395 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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