WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN
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.
FASTER IN EVERY DIRECTION
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.
| 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 XDR, 24h (F), 24h (R), 22.6mm IW (F), 21.6mm IW (R), Center-Lock, Tubeless Ready |
| TIRES | Vittoria Corsa TLR G2.0 25c |
| CRANKSET | SRAM Red AXS 48/35 with Power Meter |
| BOTTOM BRACKET | Ceramic Speed Dub |
| CHAIN | SRAM RED 12 spd |
| FRONT DERAILLEUR | SRAM RED eTap AXS 12 spd |
| REAR DERAILLEUR | SRAM RED eTap AXS 12 spd |
| CASSETTE | SRAM RED 12s XG1290, 10-28 |
| BRAKES/SHIFTERS | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD 12 spd |
| HANDLEBARS | Cervélo HB13 Carbon |
| STEM | Cervélo ST31 Carbon |
| BRAKE CALIPERS | SRAM Red HRD |
| SADDLE | Prologo Scratch M5 NACK OR Selle Italia FLITE BOOST SuperFlow Carbon |
| SEATPOST | Cervelo SP24 Seatpost |
| BRAKE ROTOR | SRAM CenterLine XR 160mm |
| ACCESSORIES | Cervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount |
* Please note: price and parts spec information is subject to change.