2025 Cervelo R5 Force AXS E1

Color: Black/Bronze

5.97kg And Race-Ready

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’ category will benefit from having the lightest road bike on the market.

Specifications:

• Fork: Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork
• Headset: FSA IS2 1-1/4, 45° x 45° / 1-1/2, 36° x 45°
• Seatpost: Cervélo SP33 Carbon
• Left Shifter/Brake: SRAM Force AXS E1
• Right Shifter/Brake: SRAM Force AXS E1
• Front Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS E1
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS E1
• Brake Rotors: SRAM Paceline Centerlock, SRAM Paceline Centerlock
• Front Thru Axles: Cervélo Aero Thru Axle Front, M12x1.5mm, 122mm length
• Rear Thru Axles: Cervélo Aero Thru Axle Rear, M12x1.0mm, 169mm length
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, BBright
• Crankset: SRAM Force AXS E1, 48/35T, DUB, with power meter
• Crank Sizing:
  • Size 48 - 165mm
  • Size 51 - 165mm
  • Size 54 - 170mm
  • Size 56 - 170mm
  • Size 58 - 172.5mm
  • Size 61 - 172.5mm
• Handlebar Sizing:
  • Size 48 - 36cm
  • Size 51 - 38cm
  • Size 54 - 40cm
  • Size 56 - 40cm
  • Size 58 - 40cm
  • Size 61 - 40cm
• Stem Sizing:
  • Size 48 - 80mm
  • Size 51 - 90mm
  • Size 54 - 100mm
  • Size 56 - 100mm
  • Size 58 - 110mm
  • Size 61 - 120mm
• 1-piece Handlebar/Stem: Cervélo HB18 Carbon
• Saddle: Prologo Nago R4 PAS Tirox Lightweight
• Cassette: SRAM Force E1, 10-33T, 12-Speed
• Chain: SRAM Force E1
• Front Wheel: Reserve 34TA, DT Swiss 240, 12x100mm, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible
• Rear Wheel: Reserve 37TA, DT Swiss 240, 12x142mm, XDR freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible
• Tire: Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed TLR G2.0 700x26c
• Max Tire Width: 34mm
  
  Specifications subject to change