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<\/p>\nCanadian bicycle brand Cerv\u00e9lo is considered by many as the gold standard when it comes to high-performance road bikes. However, it\u2019s interesting to note, that despite its status in the world of cycling, Cerv\u00e9lo\u2019s a bit late to the party when it comes to e-bikes. The brand just recently unveiled its very first electric bicycle, the Rouvida, and it boasts quite a lot of interesting tech, as it should. Is Cerv\u00e9lo\u2019s first e-bike worth the wait? Let\u2019s dive into the specifics.<\/p>\n
According to Cerv\u00e9lo, the new Rouvida is two bikes in one: a road bike and a gravel bike. As it would turn out, simply changing the tires of a road bike doesn\u2019t turn it into a gravel bike. There are changes in geometry that need to be taken into account, and Cerv\u00e9lo does this by integrating flip chips on the front and rear dropouts of the Rouvida. Flipping the chips means you can switch between road and gravel geometry in a matter of minutes. Furthermore, according to Cerv\u00e9lo, flipping the Rouvida to its gravel geometry ups the tire clearance allowing riders to beef up their setups for some rugged riding.<\/p>\n
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More specifically, switching to the gravel configuration slackens the bike\u2019s effective headtube angle by 0.7 degrees, making it more capable of handling off-road terrain. Furthermore, it increases trail from 57.9 millimeters to 62 millimeters, giving the rider a little more leverage to muscle the bike through technical turns and manage ruts and rocks on descents. Across the board, the Rouvida gets a lightweight carbon fiber frame and fork, keeping weight down low and rigidity and durability high.<\/p>\n
At the heart of this e-bike is the German-engineered Fazua Ride 60 motor, which is acclaimed for being lightweight, powerful, and delivering a natural-feeling pedal assist. It\u2019s rated at 60 Nm of torque, and peaks out at 450 watts, translating to a real-world top speed of 15.5 miles per hour on pedal assistance. The motor works in tandem with a 432 watt-hour battery pack that\u2019s positioned low in the frame\u2019s downtube. According to Cerv\u00e9lo, the location of the battery saves 25 grams of drag in the wind tunnel, or about 3.25 watts at 30 miles per hour.<\/p>\n
From a styling perspective, the Cerv\u00e9lo Rouvida was designed specifically to look and feel like a non-electric bike from the renowned Canadian brand. Its styling is said to be inspired by some of Cerv\u00e9lo\u2019s popular models such as the \u00c1spero and Caledonia, sleek and lightweight road bikes designed for discerning, performance-oriented road cyclists.<\/p>\n
When it comes to pricing and availability, the new Cerv\u00e9lo Rouvida commands quite a premium, with its base gravel-focused build carrying a price tag of $6,200 USD. This model gets Shimano GRX RX160 components and Fulcrum wheels. Meanwhile, those looking for the cream of the crop can opt for the Rouvida Red XPLR AXS 1, which, as the name suggests, gets Sram AXS components. This model will set you back a sweet $13,000 USD.<\/p>\n
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