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.
| Frame | Cervélo Carbon |
| Fork | Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork |
| Rims/Wheels | New Reserve 34/37mm Tubeless Ready |
| Hubs | DT370 XDR Center-Lock OR Zipp 76/176 XDR Center-Lock |
| Spokes | N/A |
| Tires | Vittoria Corsa TLR G2.0 25c |
| Crankset | SRAM Force AXS with Power Meter |
| Chainrings | 48/35 |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM Dub |
| Chain | SRAM Force, 12 spd |
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Force eTap AXS 12 spd |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force eTap AXS 12 spd |
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Cassette/Rear Cogs
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SRAM Force 12s XG1270, 10-33 |
| Shifters | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12 spd |
| Handlebars | Cervélo HB13 Carbon |
| Stem | Cervélo ST31 Carbon |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD |
| Brakes | SRAM Force HRD w/SRAM Paceline 160mm |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 PAS TiRox OR Selle Italia FLITE BOOST SuperFlow Ti |
| Seat Post | Cervelo SP24 Seatpost |
| Extras | Cervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount |
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