R5 has one job—get to the top, fast. But for all the glory and fanfare that comes with a summit finish, they’re rarely the only climb of the day. And while a race isn’t usually won on a descent, they can certainly be lost. A climbing bike that can’t carve a hairpin is a bit like a cup of decaf coffee. This is the fourth iteration of the R5, and while weight and stiffness have varied over the years, the handling, poise, and unmatched prowess on a descent have been consistent since day one.
The new R5 frame is 130g lighter than the previous model—a 16% reduction from an already-light frame. And while aerodynamics weren’t a focus with this frame the way they would be on an S5 or P5, bringing the cables inside reduced drag by 25g.
| Component | Specification |
| Fork | Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork |
| Headset | FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 |
| Thru Axles | Cervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142, Removable Handle |
| Wheels | New Reserve 34/37mm DT240, 24h (F), 24h (R), 22.6mm IW (F), 21.6mm IW (R), Center-Lock, Tubeless Ready |
| Tires | Vittoria Corsa TLR G2.0 25c |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace 9200 52/36 |
| Bottom Bracket | Ceramic Speed 24 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M9100, 12 spd |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9250, 12 spd |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9250, 12 spd |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace CS-R9200, 12 spd, 11-30 |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9270, 12 spd |
| Handlebar | Cervélo HB13 Carbon |
| Stem | Cervélo ST31 Carbon |
| Brake Calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace 9270 Hydraulic Disc |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 NACK OR Selle Italia FLITE BOOST SuperFlow Carbon |
| Seatpost | Cervelo SP24 Seatpost |
| Brake Rotor | Shimano RT-MT900, 160mm |
| Accessories | Cervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount |
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