# Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 vs 3T Racemax² Italia: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 (Cervelo) and 3T Racemax² Italia (3T) among gravel bikes.

## Side by side

| Spec | Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 | 3T Racemax² Italia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $8850 | not published |
| Brand | Cervelo | 3T |
| Released | — | 2025 |
| Frame material | Carbon fiber | Carbon fiber ("Jazz Carbon", filament-wound) |
| Groupset | Shimano GRX RX827 Di2 | — |
| Drivetrain speeds | 12 | — |
| Max tire clearance (mm) | 45 | 51 |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Weight (lb) | — | 19.75 |
| Axle type | — | 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle |
| Gearing range | 48t x 10-51t | — |
| Accessory mounts count | — | — |

## Key differences

- Frame material: Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 Carbon fiber vs 3T Racemax² Italia Carbon fiber ("Jazz Carbon", filament-wound)
- Max tire clearance (mm): Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 45 vs 3T Racemax² Italia 51

## Sources

- Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2: https://www.cervelo.com/en-US/bikes/aspero-5 (cervelo.com, verified 2026-08-01)
- 3T Racemax² Italia: https://road.cc/review_v2/3t-racemax-2-italia (road.cc, verified 2026-08-01)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/gravel-bikes/cervelo-aspero-5-vs-3t-racemax2-italia/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 ($8850) vs 3T Racemax² Italia (not published) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/gravel-bikes/cervelo-aspero-5-vs-3t-racemax2-italia/
License: CC BY 4.0.
