Cervelo
Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2
$8850
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Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex is cheaper at $4149. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex
$4149Cheaper
Released 2026
Which is better: the Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 or Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex is the cheaper at $4149.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 | Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $8850 | $4149 |
| Brand | Cervelo | Santa Cruz |
| Released | — | 2026 |
| Frame material | Carbon fiber | Carbon CC |
| Groupset | Shimano GRX RX827 Di2 | SRAM Apex |
| Drivetrain speeds | 12 | 12 |
| Max tire clearance (mm) | 45 | 50 |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Weight (lb) | — | — |
| Axle type | — | — |
| Gearing range | 48t x 10-51t | — |
| Accessory mounts count | — | 3 |
Sources — Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2: cervelo.com (verified 2026-08-01). Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex: santacruzbicycles.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 and Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.
- Frame material: Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 Carbon fiber vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex Carbon CC
- Groupset: Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 Shimano GRX RX827 Di2 vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex SRAM Apex
- Max tire clearance (mm): Cervélo Áspero-5 GRX Di2 45 vs Santa Cruz Stigmata Apex 50