Cervélo ASPERO User manual

ÁSPERO RETAILER ASSEMBLY MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
This manual is intended to assist Cervélo retailers in setting up and customizing the 2020 Áspero
bicycle.This manual is intended for use by professional bicycle mechanics, and requires fundamental
knowledge, and the use of the specied tools to ensure proper assembly.
Failure to use the specied parts and to follow the supplied assembly instructions may result in a loss
of control while riding and serious injury.This manual is an overview of the steps required to assemble
this bicycle and to make any desired modications as set forth in this manual. This manual assumes
that the retailer has the minimum required background and skill level required of all professional
bicycle mechanics. See https://www.probma.org/
CER-ASP-V1.7 2019-07-17
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NOTE: Cervélo strongly recommends that
all assembly and adjustment procedures
be performed by an authorized Cervélo
retailer. If you are a Cervélo Áspero
consumer/purchaser reading this manual
we suggest that before attempting to
undertake any of the procedures in this
manual that you consult your authorized
Cervélo retailer, or visit us at
www.cervelo.com/support
INTRODUCTION
Important Information .................. 1
Required Tools & Supplies ................ 2
Áspero Assembly Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PRE-ASSEMBLY
Frame Preparation .................... 4
Fork Preparation..................... 5
ASSEMBLING THE ÁSPERO
Brake Housing Routing ................. 6-7
Mechanical Cable Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Electronic Wire Routing ............... 10-12
Dropper Post Routing ..................13
Frame Protection Installation ..............14
ASSEMBLY ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS
Thru Axle Wheel Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
Fork Dual Offset Insert Installation. . . . . . . . . . . 17
OTHER
Compatible Parts and Hardware ..............18

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NOTE: This manual was developed to
compliment the Cervélo General User
Manual, and is intended as a supplement
to the assembly and installation
instructions supplied by the component
manufacturers (provided with this
bicycle).
NOTE: All non-proprietary components
such as those from Shimano or SRAM are
available from your local distributor.
REQUIRED TOOLS & SUPPLIES
This manual outlines a number of procedures
for making optional adjustments to the Áspero
which dier from the way the bicycle is originally
sold by Cervélo.The following tools and parts
listed are required for these adjustments.These
parts are only available for purchase through
Cervélo retailers. Cervélo strongly recommends
that all assembly and adjustment procedures be
performed by an authorized Cervélo retailer.
Tools
Bicycle workstand (types which
secure bike by the seatpost, or
pro-type stand with fork mount)
Torque wrench(es) with 2.5Nm to
15Nm range and adaptors:
Allen (Hex) head inserts:
2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm,
5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm
Open ended wrenches:
7mm, 8mm, 10mm, 17mm
Cable cutters
Pliers
Tools
Philips-head screwdriver
Slot-head screwdriver
Pedal wrench
Brake rotor lockring tools
Hydraulic bleed kit
Di2 wire tool – Shimano
Good quality bicycle grease

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10
2
14
8
6
7
13
3b
3a
4
5
1
9
12
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Seat Tube
Blanking Plug
GR-ST-CLOSED
Front Brake
Mounting Plate
(Rearward
Offset-160mm)
BRP-160-ASP
Downtube Brake
Hose Shift
Housing Guide
CBG-DT-ASP
Fork Insert Dual
Offset Threaded
w/Bolts
QRI-ASP-THD
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6
16
17
13
14
4
7
5
8b
15a
10
11
12
8a
Smartpak400A
w/Bolts
SB-SB05-TT
15b
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ÁSPERO ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW
Derailleur Hanger
w/Mounting Nut
DRH-WMN112
9Seatpost Clamp
SPC-SQ-R-2011-A FD Mount Blanking
Plate(1x/Framesets)
FDM-CVR
Front Derailleur
Mount w/Bolts
FDM-OEO
Brake Hose Guide x3
CBG-DBH
Chainstay Protector
PRO-CS-ASP
Downtube Protector
PRO-DT-ASP
Bottle Boss Cover Plate
CVR-WB
BB Cable Guide/
Cover
BBG-0E0
Front Lever Thru
Axle
QRA-LVR-F
Dropout Shift
Cable Stop
(Mechanical)
CBS-DRPOUT
Rear Lever
Thru Axle
QRA-LVR-R

If trimming is required,
nal length should allow
for a minimum of 70mm
of seatpost remaining in
the frame, or the minimum
insertion dimension indicated
on the seatpost, whichever
is greater. Failure to meet
this requirement, may result
in damage to the frame not
covered by warranty policy, or
serious injury to rider.
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5. Lightly grease Rear Derailleur Hanger Fixing Nut and install
Rear Derailleur Hanger nger tight. Final tightening will be
done after rear wheel installation.
FRAME PREPARATION
1. Apply carbon assembly compound to both frame and seatpost.
2. Insert Seatpost Clamp fully onto frame seat tube chimney.
3. Adjust height and torque the lightly greased binder bolt to 6Nm maximum.
Do not nal tighten
rear derailleur hanger
assembly without rear
wheel installed. Doing so
will result in a misaligned
derailleur and poor
shifting.
Clamping the
top tube can
damage the
frame and void
your warranty.
4. Insert frame into bike stand, clamping onto the seatpost.
6. Secure the Front Derailleur Mount (or Blanking Plate on
1x setups) into frame with two bolts.Tighten to 3Nm.

1 1/8" Stem
Spacers (Total
Height 40mm)
Headset Bearing
Top Cap
1 1/8"
Compression Ring
Compression
Plug Assembly
with Top Cap
Upper Bearing
1 1/8",36°x45°
Lower Bearing
1 1/2",36°x45°
Note: See page 18 for more
information on fork insert
installation.
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FORK PREPARATION Max.
4mm
A 2.5mm spacer under the
Stem Cap is advised
1st
Mark
2nd Mark
/Final Cut
1. Apply grease to the bearing seats, and Install
the upper & lower headset bearings into the
head tube.
2. Fit the fork provided with your frame into
the head tube with the complete headset,
required spacers, and the stem.
3. Tighten theTop Cap bolt to take slop out
of system and ensure the assembly is fully
seated (1-2Nm). Mark the steerer tube at the
top of the stem.
4. Remove fork and clearly mark the fork steerer
tube at a point 4mm below the rst mark.
Take care to verify that this measurement
is correct as this denes the cut line for the
steerer tube.
5. Lightly grease supplied M4 xing screws,
and install the Fork Dual Oset Axle Inserts to
the fork. Tighten to 3Nm.
Your Cervélo frame & fork have been designed
to work together. Do not substitute a dierent
size fork without rst consulting Cervélo
Customer Service to conrm compatibility with
your frame.
Avoid breathing the dust created during cutting
carbon composite materials.

Front brake hose runs in the lower
fork, and exits out the upper fork,
below the crown.
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It is recommended that the hydraulic brake hoses or brake cable housing is installed
prior to BB install.These routing illustrations are intended as a supplement to the
manufacturer’s installation instructions only. For both hydraulic and mechanical disc
brakes, please refer to the component manufacturer’s service center or website for
further information.
BRAKE HOUSING ROUTING
Route rear brake hose in
through the chainstay and out
the down tube internal cable
port (behind the Head tube)

Chainstay
height: 25mm
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Route hydraulic brake hose or mechanical brake housing through the frame and fork with the Disc Hose
Bushings (CBG-DBH). Install and adjust calipers as per manufacturer’s instructions.
BRAKE HOUSING ROUTING

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It is recommended that front and rear derailleur cables be installed after the brake
hose has been installed.These routing illustrations are intended as a supplement
to the manufacturer’s installation instructions only. Please refer to the component
manufacturer’s service center or website for further information.
MECHANICAL CABLE ROUTING
Brake Rear Shifter Front Shifter
Route shift cable housing out of the Bottom
Bracket Cable Port. Ensure that the two shift
cables are not twisted together. Add ferrules to
the bottom bracket end of the housing.
Route the cable
housing in
the direction of
the arrows
shown.

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The front cable travels across the non-drive side slot, and in
the direction of the seat tube. The rear cable travels along
the drive side slot, and along the chainstay. When complete,
x the BB Cable Guide/Cover (BBG-0E0) into place.
Install Rear Derailleur Press-In Cable Stop
(CBS-DRPOUT).
As per manufacturer’s instructions, install rear derailleur on rear
derailleur hanger, cut appropriate housing length, and attach cable.
MECHANICAL CABLE INSTALLATION
Ensure ferrules
are used to cap
shifter housing
at BB Cable
Guide/Cover.
Install noodle
on rear
derailleur cable
directly behind
the BB Cable
Guide/Cover.

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It is recommended that electric cabling and junction points be installed after the brake
hose has been installed.These routing illustrations are intended as a supplement
to the manufacturer’s installation instructions only. Please refer to the component
manufacturer’s service center or website for further information.
ELECTRONIC WIRE ROUTING
Seat cables into DT cable stop
main piece and click into place.
Once installed,insert secondary
part between the cables to ll
unused cable channels.
Brake E-Wire
Route E-Wire cable in
the direction of the arrows
shown.

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With all wires inside, cap the
Bottom Bracket Cable Port with the
BB Cable Guide/Cover (BBG-0E0).
Install the Rear Derailleur Wire Guide (GR-DRPOUT-GUIDE).
For wireless shifting
systems install the Rear
Derailleur Blanking Plug
(GR-DRPOUT-CLOSED).
ELECTRONIC WIRE INSTALLATION

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DI2 BATTERY INSTALLATION
The battery for your Shimano Di2 system mounts inside
the down tube using the Internal Battery Mount (MT-BINT)
designed to t this frame. As this is a sealed location, it is
important to test the system prior to nal installation.
Insert the post as instructed on
Page 4 of the manual.
Press the Di2 battery into
the Internal Battery Holder
and attach the cable
according to manufacturers
instructions.
Insert the assembled
battery and holder
into the seatpost.

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Press cables in DT
Cable Guide slot
These routing illustrations are intended as a supplement to the manufacturer’s
installation instructions only. Please refer to the component manufacturer’s service
center or website for further information.
DROPPER POST CABLE ROUTING
Brake Rear Shifter Dropper Post
Note:
Allow enough cable for the
dropper post to be completely
removed from the frame without
disconnecting.
Route dropper post
housing in the direction
of the arrows
shown.
In case of
2x setup,
route as
shown

50mm
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FRAME PROTECTION INSTALLATION
Note:The frame protection parts may come already
installed on the bike. If so, please refer to this
instruction only for reapplication.
Clean the chainstay and downtube area using isopropyl
alcohol. Install the Chainstay Guard and Downtube
Protector by removing the adhesive backing, and xing
them to the frame.
To position the
Downtube Protector so
that the lower bottle
boss clearance holes
align concentrically
to the corresponding
threaded inserts on the
frame.
The bottom rearward edge of the Chainstay Guard
should be located 50mm forward from the back of the
rear dropout. Ensure that it is wrapped around the
inside of the chainstay as shown in the image above.

FINAL POSITION
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FRONT AXLE WHEEL INSTALLATION
Turn the Lever clock-wise
to engage the thread,
until tight (minimum
15Nm).
To secure the front wheel, install the greased axle, through the drive
side drop out, through the wheel hub, aligning the threaded end of the
axle with the non-drive side insert. Once aligned and engaged, thread
the axle (clock-wise) into the threaded component of the insert until
the axle is secured tightly.
After tightening, pull
lever outward, then twist
into "Final Position".This
applies to both front and
rear axles.
Use the preload nut to
set the desired tension
before closing.
To ensure rider safety, it is critical to install the Front & Rear
Thru Axle correctly. Failure to do so may result in a crash,
with potential for serious injury to the rider.
The force required to close the lever should leave a clear imprint in the
palm of your hand, or require wrapping your ngers around the fork leg for
leverage while closing.

FINAL POSITION
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Adjust brakes as per manufacturer’s instructions.
Adjust shifting as per manufacturer’s instructions.
Perform nal
tightening on Rear
Derailleur Hanger
Fixing Nut using a
17mm wrench. This
action is unique to
initial assembly,and
should not require
adjustment
afterwards.
The force required to close the lever should leave a clear imprint in the
palm of your hand, or require wrapping your ngers around the chainstay
for leverage while closing.
REAR AXLE WHEEL INSTALLATION
To secure the rear wheel, install the greased axle, through the non-drive
side drop out, through the wheel hub, aligning the threaded end of the
axle with the derailleur hanger insert. Once aligned and engaged, thread
the axle (clock-wise) into the threaded component of the insert until the
axle is secured tightly.
Turn the Lever
clock-wise to
engage the
thread, until
tight (minimum
15Nm).

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FORK DUAL OFFSET INSERT INSTALLATION
Rearward Position Forward Position
The Áspero fork inserts can be installed in either the forward or rearward position to
adjust the handling geometry. Ensure both inserts are oriented correctly to the same
position.
Note: When installing inserts in rearward
position, replace the standard fork brake plate
with the Oset Brake Plate (BRP-160-ASP)
provided.
Flipping from
Rearward to
Forward.
Setting
up in the
Rearward
position.
Note: To ensure the best alignment, keep bolts
loose initially and insert the Thru Axle into
place without the wheel. Once fully installed,
tighten to 2Nm.
BRP-160-ASP

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Item Description Specication
Compression Plug with
Top Cap
FSA 1 1/8"- Ø23
(or equivalent)
Spacers 1 1/8" x 10mm/5mm/2mm
Bearing Cap 1 1/8"
Split Ring 1 1/8"
Upper Bearing 1 1/8" 36x45
Lower Bearing 1 1/2" 36x45
Common Bottle Cage
Bolt M5x0.8 x 18mm SHCS
Lower Downtube Bottle
Cage Bolt M5x 0.8 x 16 BHCS
NOTE: All non-proprietary components
such as those from Shimano or SRAM are
available from your local distributor.
SMALL PART COMPATIBILITIES
All small parts are available for purchase by Cervélo retailers. Please visit
the Cervélo Customer Portal.
Item Description Cervélo Part No. Compatibile With/
Replaced By
Seat Tube Grommet For
Di2 E-Wire GR-ST-GUIDE GR-ST-CLOSED
Dropout Di2 Grommet GR-DRPOUT-GUIDE CBS-DRPOUT
Dropout Closed Grommet GR-DRPOUT-CLOSED CBS-DRPOUT
Chain Catcher Guide CNC-ASY FDM-OEO (Compatible)
Seatpost Battery Mount MT-BINT-SP2 SP17/SP18 (Compatible)
Rear Derailleur Hanger
Assembly- RAT DRH-RAT DRH-WMN112
Front Fork Axle Insert
- RAT QRI-RAT QRI-ASP-THD
DT Cable Guides CBS-2DT112ME/
CBS-2DT112EL CBG-DT-ASP
Aero Thru Axle (Front) QRA-AERO-F QRA-LVR-F
Aero Thru Axle (Rear) QRA-AERO-R QRA-LVR-R
HARDARE COMPATIBILITIES
All hardware components can be purchased by
any 3rd party, as long as they meet the above
specication.

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2020 ÁSPERO RETAILER ASSEMBLY MANUAL
CER-ASP-V1.7 2019-07-17