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R3

On the podium at Paris-Roubaix six times in seven starts—with three victories.

The R3
The R3
The R3
The R3
The R3
The R3
The R3
The R3

The R3 features BBright™ and the same exclusive second generation Squoval™ tube shapes as our R5, to combine all the benefits of a stiff and light bicycle with the strength and comfort needed to win on the cobbles of the roughest roads in Europe. Built on the lessons learned at Project California, its renowned comfort comes from using ultra-thin seat stays along with an optimized 1 3/8”steerer tube. Stiff, light and comfortable, this bike provides the responsiveness and the confidence needed when descending, cornering, racing for the win, or just sheer pleasure during your Sunday ride.

Unparalleled stiffness to weight ratio to assist climbing
Strong enough to handle the worst cobbled roads
Built in comfort for a smoother ride
Exceptional record in World Tour Classics
BBRIGHT SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION FOR EFFICIENT POWER TRANSFER

Performance

“Descending was staggeringly good and the front end felt 100% locked and secure.” 220 Triathlon

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Award
“Whether it was cornering, climbing, or sprinting, the R3 SL surpassed my old standards of “excellence”. It raised the bar.” Roadcycling.com

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“It was immediately obvious why this bike would be chosen for Paris-Roubaix. The R3 is especially adept at delivering your wattage to the rear wheel.” Bikehugger.com

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Engineering

Optimized Tapered Head Tube

Larger lower head tube dimensions offer an improvement in stiffness and handling. However, it is not as simple as 'bigger is always better'.

Comfort, Stiffness, Weight
Squoval

Setting new standards meant re-imagining traditional shapes. By redesigning tube shapes, we make huge advances in frame performance.

Stiffness, Weight
BBright

BBright optimizes system stiffness and weight while allowing for the largest range of crank compatibility in a modern press fit system.

Simplicity, Stiffness, Weight
ComfortPly Technology

Years of composite layup development have yielded exceptional results. Changes to the layup have resulted in a significantly smoother ride.

Comfort, Stiffness
Ultra Thin Seat Stays

Shapes and materials can add stiffness where it counts. They can also be designed to take stiffness away from where you don't want it.

Comfort, Weight
Single Bend Cable Routing

Smooth shifting that is easy to set up is no accident. Designing shifting requires a detailed approach. Small details have a huge impact.

Simplicity

1. Select Your Model

R3 105

R3 105

The R3 is one of the most tested and copied frames in the world. Available only with a Shimano 105 build in this colour.

R3 Ultegra

R3 Ultegra

The R3 is one of the most tested and copied frames in the world. Available as a frame set or a Shimano Ultegra build in this colour.

2012 R3

2012 R3

2012 R3 Team

2012 R3 Team

2. Select Your Frame or Groupset

R3 Shimano 105

R3 Shimano 105

$2600

3. View Your Selection

R3 Shimano 105

Fork

Cervélo FK30
Headset

FSA IS3 Tapered - 6mm TC
Seatpost

FSA SLK
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 Black
Front Derailleur

Shimano 105 Black
Shifters

Shimano 105
Brake Calipers

Shimano 105 Black
Bottom Bracket

FSA BBright

Crankset

FSA BBright 50/34
Handlebar

3T Ergonova
Stem

3T ARX
Saddle

Selle Royal Seta
Cassette

Shimano 105 11-25T
Chain

Shimano 105
Wheels

Shimano RS501
Tires

Vittoria Rubino Pro 23c

Bikes and equipment may not be exactly as shown. Specifications subject to change without notice.

R3 Ultegra

Fork

Cervélo FK30
Headset

FSA IS3 Tapered - 6mm TC
Seatpost

FSA SLK
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra 6700
Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra 6700
Shifters

Shimano Ultegra 6700
Brake Calipers

Shimano Ultegra 6700
Bottom Bracket

Rotor PressFit 30

Crankset

Rotor 3DF BBright 110BCD 52/36
Stem

3T ARX Pro
Saddle

Fizik Antares Manganese
Cassette

Shimano 105 11-25T
Chain

Shimano 105
Wheels

Fulcrum Racing 5.5
Tires

Vittoria Diamante Pro Light 23c

Bikes and equipment may not be exactly as shown. Specifications subject to change without notice.

2012 R3 Rival

Fork

Cervélo FK30
Headset

IS-3
Seatpost

3T DORICO TEAM
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Rival
Front Derailleur

SRAM Rival
Shifters

SRAM Rival
Brake Calipers

SRAM Rival
Bottom Bracket

FSA BBright™

Crankset

FSA BBright™ (50/34)
Handlebar

3T ERGONOVA OE
Stem

3T ARX PRO
Saddle

fi'zi:k Ardea
Cassette

SRAM PG 1070 (12-25)
Chain

SRAM PC 1071
Wheels

Fulcrum Racing T
Tires

Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick

Bikes and equipment may not be exactly as shown. Specifications subject to change without notice.

2012 R3 Team Ultegra

Fork

Cervélo FK33
Headset

IS-3
Seatpost

3T DORICO TEAM
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra
Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra
Shifters

Shimano Ultegra
Brake Calipers

Shimano Ultegra
Bottom Bracket

FSA BBright™

Crankset

FSA BBright™ (50/34)
Handlebar

3T ERGONOVA TEAM
Stem

3T ARX PRO
Saddle

fi'zi:k Arione
Cassette

Shimano Ultegra (12-25)
Chain

Shimano Ultegra
Wheels

Fulcrum Racing T
Tires

Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick

Bikes and equipment may not be exactly as shown. Specifications subject to change without notice.

Find your size

Even the most demanding pros fit properly on a stock Cervélo. The answer lies in our unique reach based geometry.

Find a retailer

Your local Cervélo retailer will be able to measure you and help find the correct the correct size for you.

Find your local retailer

Support

Every Cervélo frame comes with a limited lifetime warranty for the original owner. Our manuals contain important safety and service information.

Wallpapers

From the Owners' Gallery

R3 Wallpaper 1

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