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.
SPECS:
Frame | Cervelo Carbon |
Fork | Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork |
Rims/Wheels | Reserve 34/37, 23mm IW |
Hubs | Zipp ZR1 SS, 24H, centerlock |
Spokes | N/A |
Tires |
Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR blk-blk G2.0 OEM 700x26c
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Crankset |
Shimano Dura Ace, R9200, 52/36T, 12 Speed
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Chainrings |
Shimano Dura Ace, R9200, 52/36T, 12 Speed
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Bottom Bracket |
Ceramic Speed, BBright for 24mm spindle
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Chain | Shimano M9100, 12 speed |
Front Derailleur |
Shimano Dura Ace, R9250, 12 speed, Direct Mount
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Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura Ace, R9250, 12 speed |
Cassette/Rear Cogs | Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-30, 12 Speed |
Shifters | Shimano Dura Ace, R9270, 12 speed |
Handlebars |
Cervélo HB13 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp
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Stem | Cervélo ST31 Carbon |
Brakes | Shimano Dura Ace, R9270, 12 speed |
Pedals | N/A |
Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 Nack |
Seat Post | Cervélo SP24 Carbon |
Extras | N/A |