The R5 is legendary. From the limits-shattering R5CA to Wout van Aert’s winning day on Mont Ventoux, R5 has been part of Cervelo’s story for over two decades. This all-new R5 is an incredibly light (5.97kg in RED and Dura-Ace builds) road bike that’s also stiff enough to compete at the highest levels of professional cycling—as Pauline Ferrand-Prevot proved when she rode it to victory at this summer’s Tour de France Femmes.
It’s easy enough to make a light bike, but to make a light bike that’s stiff enough to accelerate quickly and transfer power from the sport’s biggest motors? That’s another challenge entirely. R5 is the bike for big days in the high mountains of the Tour de France, and the punishingly steep climbs of the Vuelta a Espana. Bikes built for the mountains must not only accelerate rapidly and climb exceptionally, but descend confidently and predictably. While the UCI mandates a minimum weight of 6.8kg, those of us in the ‘mere mortal’
Features
Race-Ready Fit Geometry
One-Piece Handlebar/Stem
Ultralight Reserve 34 | 37 SL Wheels
Specifications:
Fork: Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork
1-piece Handlebar/Stem: Cervélo HB18 Carbon
Headset: FSA IS2 1-1/4, 45° x 45° / 1-1/2, 36° x 45°
Shifter/Brake Levers: Shimano Ultegra, R8170
Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra, R8150
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra, R8150
Crankset: Shimano Ultegra, R8100, 52/36T
Crank Sizing:
Size 48 - 165mm
Size 51 - 165mm
Size 54 - 170mm
Size 56 - 170mm
Size 58 - 172.5mm
Size 61 - 172.5mm
Power Meter: 4iiii Precision Pro, GEN3+ Dual Sided