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
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| Fork |
Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork
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| Rims/Wheels |
New Reserve 34/37mm Tubeless Ready
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| Hubs |
DT370, Zipp 76/176 HG, Center-Lock
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| Spokes | N/A |
| Tires |
Vittoria Corsa TLR G2.0 25c
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| Crankset |
Shimano Ultegra 8100
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| Chainrings | 52/36 |
| Bottom Bracket | JY-BB 24 |
| Chain |
Shimano CN-M8100, 12 spd
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| Front Derailleur |
Shimano Ultegra Di2 8150, 12 spd
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| Rear Derailleur |
Shimano Ultegra Di2 8150, 12 spd
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| Cassette/Rear Cogs |
Shimano Ultegra CS-R8100, 12 spd, 11-30
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| Shifters |
Shimano Ultegra Di2 8170, 12 spd
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| Handlebars |
Cervélo HB13 Carbon
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| Stem |
Cervélo ST31 Carbon
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| Brake Levers |
Shimano Ultegra Di2 8170, 12 spd
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| Brakes |
Shimano Ultegra 8170 Hydraulic Disc with Shimano RT-MT800, 160mm Rotors
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| Saddle |
Prologo Scratch M5 PAS TiRox OR Selle Italia FLITE BOOST SuperFlow Ti
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| Seat Post |
Cervelo SP24 Seatpost
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