Cervelo Rouvida Rival XPLR AXS 1 Road

$7,350.00 USD
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The Cervélo Rouvida Rival XPLR AXS 1 Road is a road bike first—fast, sharp, and rideable—with a compact Fazua Ride60 motor adding smooth support when the ride gets bigger. With 60 Nm of torque and pedal assist up to 28 mph, it helps you climb faster, hold speed more easily, and turn familiar loops into longer ones. The motor and battery are cleanly integrated and lightweight in feel, while the flip-chip design leaves the door open to gravel mode when the route calls for it.

KEY FEATURES

Interchangeable road/gravel dropout system
Real road-bike handling in road mode
Natural-feeling pedal assist delivery
Road Control in the drops
Top-tube USB accessory charging
Wind-tunnel-conscious battery orientation
Clean, integrated e-bike execution
Endurance geometry for long rides

SPECIFICATIONS

Carbon frame
Cervélo all-carbon tapered fork
Fazua Ride 60 motor
60 Nm torque
450 W max power
430 Wh battery
28 mph max assist
SRAM Rival AXS E1 shifters
SRAM Rival XPLR AXS E1 derailleur
10-46T cassette
46T chainring
Vision Team i23 Disc wheels
Hydraulic disc brakes
44 mm tire clearance
12x100 front / 12x142 rear

Cervelo Rouvida Rival XPLR AXS 1 Road

Who is the Rouvida for

The Rouvida is for the cyclist who wants a bike with Cervelo’s Grand Tour-winning DNA, just with a little more underneath them. More support on the climb, more speed when the road opens up, and more range to turn the standard weekday ride into something bigger. The Rouvida is an e-bike that prioritizes sharp handling, performance, and premium ride feel, rather than trade it in for a heavy, clunky e-bike experience. And when the route starts to drift off smooth pavement, the flip chip puts things in gravel mode—same bike, more options, broader map.

KEY FEATURES

Gravel mode - engaged

Rouvida’s defining move is the interchangeable dropout system. This is not a token flip chip. Cervélo designed the inserts to meaningfully change the bike’s geometry, so the road setup rides like a proper road bike and the gravel setup rides like a proper gravel bike. It matters because the platform is not trying to split the difference; it is trying to give each configuration its own real handling character.

E-bike pedal assist

The Fazua Ride 60 system is the reason the Rouvida feels right. Cervélo built the bike around 60 Nm of torque, 450 W max power, and a 430 Wh battery, but the bigger story is how natural it feels under load. The assist is meant to blend with your pedaling input instead of overriding it, which keeps the ride closer to a fast road bike than a bulky e-bike.

The Details

Cervélo did the detail work to keep Rouvida from looking or feeling like an afterthought in their bike lineup. The battery is reoriented for a cleaner aerodynamic result, the Road Control puts assist changes in the drops, and the top-tube indicator includes a USB port for lights or accessories. Add the carbon bar and stem on this build, and the front end stays clean, purposeful, and comfortable.

Cervelo Rouvida Rival XPLR AXS 1 Road FAQS

Is the Rouvida Rival XPLR AXS 1 Road an e-bike?

Yes. It’s a Class 3 pedal-assist road bike with support up to 28 mph.

Can it be converted to a gravel bike?

Yes. Cervélo’s dropout system allows the frame to switch to gravel with retailer-supplied inserts and a firmware update.

What motor does the Rouvida use?

Fazua Ride 60, with 60 Nm torque and 450 W max power.

What battery does the Rouvida use?

A Fazua 430 Wh fixed-mount battery.

What drivetrain is on this Rouvida build?

This Rouvida build features the SRAM Rival XPLR AXS E1 groupset with a 10-46T cassette and 46T chainring.

How much tire clearance does the Rouvida have?

The Rouvida can take 34mm measured tires in road mode, and 44mm measured tires in gravel mode.

Why the Cervelo Rouvida

For riders who want a performance bike with a little more range and lift, this is one of the strongest options in the category. The flip chip and swappable drop outs make the Rouvida essentially two bikes in one - road and gravel - adding a level of versatility and value that is truly unmatched. Throw in Cervelo’s road bike-first design approach, and all the thoughtful details like USB ports, Road Control shifters, and intentional battery placement, and the Rouvida earns its spot as one of the most compelling e-bikes on the market.

GEOMETRY & SPECIFICATIONS

Frame, Fork, and Touchpoints

Frame: Cervélo All-Carbon, Integrated convertible dropouts (Road/Gravel), Internal cable routing.
Fork: Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Rouvida Fork.
Handlebar: Cervélo HB13 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp.
Stem: Cervélo ST31 Carbon.
Seatpost: Cervélo SP19 Carbon, 27.2mm.
Saddle: Selle Italia Model X SuperFlow.
Headset: FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2.
Accessories: Fazua Road Control (integrated in drops), Top Tube LED Hub with USB-C charging port.

Groupset

Motor: Fazua Ride 60 (60Nm torque, 450W peak power).
Battery: Fazua Energy 430Wh (Integrated/Fixed).
Shifters/Brakes: SRAM Rival AXS E1, 13-speed.
Rear Derailleur: SRAM Rival XPLR AXS E1, 13-speed.
Crankset: FSA CK-703 Alloy for Fazua, SRAM X-SYNC 46T chainring.
Cassette: SRAM Rival XPLR E1, 10-46T, 13-speed.
Chain: SRAM Rival E1, 13-speed.
Rotors: SRAM Paceline Centerlock, 160mm.

Wheels and Tires

Wheels: Vision Team i23 Disc, 23mm internal width, Tubeless Compatible.
Hubs: Vision, Centerlock, XDR Driver, 12x100mm (Front) / 12x142mm (Rear).
Tires: Vittoria Corsa N.EXT TLR G2.0, 700x30c.
Max Tire Clearance (Road): 34mm (measured).
Max Tire Clearance (Gravel): 44mm (measured, requires dropout configuration change).

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