ZFS-5

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Progressive but racy, ZFS-5 was built for today’s evolving XCO courses—it has to pedal well and handle quickly, but also take on the chunks, jumps, and drops littering the circuit. ZFS-5’s 67.8-degree head tube angle delivers the precision required for elbow-to-elbow hole shot sprints, and the confidence to let off the brakes when the track gets rough. And in 120mm-outfitting, the 66.6-degree head angle will give you the extra confidence to push harder, and ride faster, even when the trail gets a bit...hellish.

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Flat bars, suspension, Cervélo?

World Cup season is here, and we’re all-in. The Z bikes—the ZHT-5 and the ZFS-5, our hardtail and full-suspension, respectively—made their race debut at the Nove Mesto World Cup. The pilots? World Cup veteran and former Dutch National XCO Champion Milan Vader alongside reigning Cyclocross World Champion Fem van Empel.

CALL IT A COMEBACK

Milan Vader is a veteran XC racer and former Dutch National Champion. He was set to race the Z bikes in 2022, but a life-changing crash at Itzulia Basque Country meant his priorities were re-learning to walk and ride. He’s recovered phenomenally well and much faster than the doctors expected, and will be racing the entire World Cup circuit this year.

DOUBLE DUTCH

Fem van Empel is one of Team Jumbo-Visma’s most recent signings, and she’s already made the rainbow connection. Following a decisive World Cyclocross Championships win in Hoogerheide, she traded knobbies for slicks this Spring, and has now set her sights on improving her best-ever World Cup results and landing on the podium.

XX SL AXS

$14,200SIZES: SM, MD, LG, XL

Please note: price and parts spec information is subject to change.

Open Build Specs

Sizes	SM, MD, LG, XL
Fork	Rockshox SID SL Ultimate, DebonAir spring, 2 position remote Charger Race Day damper, tapered steerer, 15x110mm, Maxle Stealth, 44mm offset, 100mm travel
Shock	Rockshox SIDLuxe Ultimate, RL 2 position remote damper, 190 x 40mm
Headset	FSA IS2 1-1/2 x 1-1/2
Thru Axles	Cervelo Thru-axle, 12x148
Wheels	Rear: Reserve 28 XC, 28mm IW, DT Swiss 240,12x148mm, XD freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible Front: Reserve 28 XC, 28mm IW, DT Swiss 240, 15x110mm, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible
Tires	Maxxis Rekon Race, EXO 120TPI, 29x2.4
Crankset	SRAM XX SL Eagle,32T, Boost 148 DUB
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm
Chain	SRAM XX SL, 12 speed
Rear Derailleur	SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS, 12 speed
Cassette	SRAM XX SL, 10-52, 12 Speed
Shifters	SRAM Pod AXS controller
Handlebar	Race Face Next Carbon, 35mm clamp, 760mm width, 10mm rise
Stem	Race Face Aeffect Alloy, 35mm clamp, 6 degree
Brake Calipers	SRAM Level Ultimate 4 Piston
Brake Levers	SRAM Level Ultimate Stealth 4 piston
Saddle	Prologo Dimension NDR Nack
Seatpost	Cervélo SP29 Carbon 30.9
Brake Rotor	SRAM CLX Centerlock

GX AXS

$8,300SIZES: SM, MD, LG, XL

Please note: price and parts spec information is subject to change.

Open Build Specs

Sizes	SM, MD, LG, XL
Fork	Rockshox SID SL Select+, DebonAir spring, 3 position remote Charger Race Day damper, tapered steerer, 15x110mm, Maxle Stealth, 44mm offset, 100mm
Shock	Rockshox SIDLuxe Select+, RL 3 position remote damper, 190 x 40mm
Headset	FSA IS2 1-1/2 x 1-1/2
Thru Axles	Cervelo Thru-axle, 12x148
Wheels	Rear: Race Face ARC Offset 27, 27mm IW, DT Swiss 370, 12x148mm, XD freehub, 28H, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible Front: Race Face ARC Offset 27, 27mm IW, DT Swiss 370, 15x110mm, 24H, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible
Tires	Maxxis Rekon Race, EXO 120TPI, 29x2.4
Crankset	SRAM GX Eagle, 32T, Boost 148 DUB
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm
Chain	SRAM GX, 12 speed
Rear Derailleur	SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12 speed
Cassette	SRAM GX Eagle, 10-52, 12 speed
Shifters	SRAM GX AXS Rocker
Handlebar	Race Face Turbine Alloy, 35mm clamp, 760mm width, 10mm rise
Stem	Race Face Aeffect Alloy, 35mm clamp, 6 degree
Brake Calipers	SRAM Level Bronze 4 Piston
Brake Levers	SRAM Level Bronze Stealth 4 Piston
Saddle	Prologo Dimension NDR T4.0
Seatpost	Race Face Ride XC Alloy 30.9
Brake Rotor	SRAM Centerline 6-Bolt

GX Eagle

$6,400SIZES: SM, MD, LG, XL

Please note: price and parts spec information is subject to change.

Open Build Specs

Sizes	SM, MD, LG, XL
Fork	Rockshox SID SL Select, DebonAir spring, Charger RL damper, tapered steerer, 15x110mm, Maxle Stealth, 44mm offset, 100mm
Shock	Rockshox SIDLuxe Select+, RL 3 position remote damper, 190 x 40mm
Headset	FSA IS2 1-1/2 x 1-1/2
Thru Axles	Cervelo Thru-axle, 12x148
Wheels	Rear: Race Face ARC Offset 27, 27mm IW, DT Swiss 370, 12x148mm, XD freehub, 28H, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible Front: Race Face ARC Offset 27, 27mm IW, DT Swiss 370, 15x110mm, 24H, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible
Tires	Maxxis Rekon Race, EXO 120TPI, 29x2.4
Crankset	SRAM GX Eagle, 32T, Boost 148 DUB
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm
Chain	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Rear Derailleur	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Cassette	SRAM GX Eagle, 10-52, 12 Speed
Shifters	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Handlebar	Race Face Turbine Alloy, 35mm clamp, 760mm width, 10mm rise
Stem	Race Face Aeffect Alloy, 35mm clamp, 6 degree
Brake Calipers	SRAM Level Bronze 4 Piston
Brake Levers	SRAM Level Bronze Stealth 4 Piston
Saddle	Cervélo Saddle
Seatpost	Race Face Ride XC Alloy 30.9
Brake Rotor	SRAM Centerline 6-Bolt

120 XO AXS

$11,500SIZES: SM, MD, LG, XL

Please note: price and parts spec information is subject to change.

Open Build Specs

Sizes	SM, MD, LG, XL
Fork	Fox Performance Elite 34 Step-cast, FLOAT EVOL air spring, Fit 4 3-position crown-adjusted damper, tapered steerer, 15x110mm, Kabolt axle, 44mm offset, 120mm travel
Shock	Fox Performance Elite FLOAT, 2 position damper, 190mm x 45mm
Headset	FSA IS2 1-1/2 x 1-1/2
Thru Axles	Cervelo Thru-axle, 12x148
Wheels	Rear: Reserve 28 XC, 28mm IW, DT Swiss 350,12x148mm, XD freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible Front: Reserve 28 XC, 28mm IW, DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible
Tires	Maxxis Rekon, EXO 60 TPI, 29x2.4
Crankset	SRAM X0 Eagle, 32T, Boost 148 DUB
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm
Chain	SRAM X0, 12 speed
Rear Derailleur	SRAM X0 Eagle AXS, 12 speed
Cassette	SRAM X0 Eagle, 10-52, 12 speed
Shifters	SRAM AXS Rocker
Handlebar	Race Face Next R Carbon, 35mm clamp, 780mm width, 20mm rise
Stem	Race Face Aeffect R Alloy, 35mm clamp, 0 degree
Brake Calipers	SRAM Level Silver 4 Piston
Brake Levers	SRAM Level Silver Stealth 4 Piston
Saddle	Prologo Dimension NDR T4.0
Seatpost	SRAM Reverb AXS 30.9
Brake Rotor	SRAM Centerline Centerlock

120 GX AXS

$8,600SIZES: SM, MD, LG, XL

Please note: price and parts spec information is subject to change.

Open Build Specs

Sizes	SM, MD, LG, XL
Fork	Rockshox SID Select+, DebonAir spring, 3 position crown-adjusted Charger Race Day damper, tapered steerer, 15x110mm Maxle Stealth, 44mm offset, 120mm
Shock	Rockshox SIDLuxe Select+, RL 3 position damper, 190 x 45mm
Headset	FSA IS2 1-1/2 x 1-1/2
Thru Axles	Cervelo Thru-axle, 12x148
Wheels	Rear: Race Face ARC Offset 27, 27mm IW, DT Swiss 370, 12x148mm, XD freehub, 28H, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible Front: Race Face ARC Offset 27, 27mm IW, DT Swiss 370, 15x110mm, 24H, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible
Tires	Maxxis Rekon, EXO 60 TPI, 29x2.4
Crankset	SRAM GX Eagle, 32T, Boost 148 DUB
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm
Chain	SRAM GX, 12 speed
Rear Derailleur	SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12 speed
Cassette	SRAM GX Eagle, 10-52, 12 speed
Shifters	SRAM GX AXS Rocker
Handlebar	Race Face Turbine R, 35mm clamp, 780mm width, 20mm rise
Stem	Race Face Aeffect R Alloy, 35mm clamp, 0 degree
Brake Calipers	SRAM Level Bronze 4 Piston
Brake Levers	SRAM Level Bronze Stealth 4 Piston
Saddle	Prologo Dimension NDR T4.0
Seatpost	OneUp V2
Brake Rotor	SRAM Centerline 6-Bolt

120 GX Eagle

$6,700SIZES: SM, MD, LG, XL

Please note: price and parts spec information is subject to change.

Open Build Specs

Sizes	SM, MD, LG, XL
Fork	Rockshox SID Select, DebonAir spring, Charger RL damper, tapered steerer, 15x110mm, Maxle Stealth, 44mm offset, 120mm
Shock	Rockshox SIDLuxe Select+, RL 3 position damper, 190 x 45mm
Headset	FSA IS2 1-1/2 x 1-1/2
Thru Axles	Cervelo Thru-axle, 12x148
Wheels	Rear: Race Face ARC Offset 27, 27mm IW, DT Swiss 370, 12x148mm, XD freehub, 28H, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible Front: Race Face ARC Offset 27, 27mm IW, DT Swiss 370, 15x110mm, 24H, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible
Tires	Maxxis Rekon, EXO 60 TPI, 29x2.4
Crankset	SRAM GX Eagle, 32T, Boost 148 DUB
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm
Chain	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Rear Derailleur	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Cassette	SRAM GX Eagle, 10-52, 12 Speed
Shifters	SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
Handlebar	Race Face Turbine R, 35mm clamp, 780mm width, 20mm rise
Stem	Race Face Aeffect R Alloy, 35mm clamp, 0 degree
Brake Calipers	SRAM Level Bronze 4 Piston
Brake Levers	SRAM Level Bronze Stealth 4 Piston
Saddle	Cervélo Saddle
Seatpost	Race Face Ride XC Alloy 30.9
Brake Rotor	SRAM Centerline 6-Bolt

Frameset

$5,200SIZES: SM, MD, LG, XL

Please note: price and parts spec information is subject to change.

Open Build Specs

Sizes	SM, MD, LG, XL
Shock	Rockshox SIDLuxe Ultimate, RL 2 position remote damper, 190 x 40mm
Headset	FSA IS2 1-1/2 x 1-1/2
Thru Axles	Cervelo MTB Thru-Axle, 12x148

120 Frameset

$5,200SIZES: SM, MD, LG, XL

Please note: price and parts spec information is subject to change.

Open Build Specs

Sizes	SM, MD, LG, XL
Shock	Fox Factory FLOAT, 2 position damper, 190mm x 45mm
Headset	FSA IS2 1-1/2 x 1-1/2
Thru Axles	Cervelo MTB Thru-Axle, 12x148

XX SL AXS

GX AXS

GX Eagle

120 XO AXS

120 GX AXS

120 GX Eagle

Frameset

120 Frameset

GEOMETRY

	S	M	L	XL
Reach \| mm	421	445	469	496
Stack \| mm	584	590	601	614
Head Tube Angle	67.8°	67.8°	67.8°	67.8°
Front Center \| mm	692	718	746	779
Bottom Bracket Drop \| mm	42	42	42	42
Head Tube Length \| mm	96	102	114	128
Top Tube Length \| mm	561.6	589.1	617.3	649.1
Seat Tube Angle	76.5°	76.3°	76.2°	76°
Standover Height \| mm	746	744	744	744
Wheel Size	29	29	29	29
Fork Offset \| mm	44	44	44	44
Wheelbase \| mm	1120	1149	1180	1215
Chainstay Length \| mm	432	435	437	440

Frame Sizing

How do I determine what bike size I need?

The age-old question, isn’t it? There are many factors that go into bicycle sizing and fit, particularly for high-performance bikes. Without being able to measure you and see you on a bike, precise fit information is difficult to supply. It’s also not unusual for someone to be able to ride two different sizes depending on their goals, flexibility, and fit tolerance. That said, we have some fantastic retailers, and we’d encourage you to go start a conversation with them about what you want from your new bike. You can find the retailer closest to you on our Dealer Locator.

Notes

This guide serves as a general shock setup guide; in the case of conflict between this guide and the suspension supplier literature please contact Cervélo Customer Support for review and clarification.
Always set up the rear shock before the fork (sag, rebound, and compression).
Sag is set with all gear you would normally wear during a ride (helmet, shoes, cycling clothing, hydration/tool kit).
Do not exceed the stated maximum inflation pressure on any suspension component.
Refer to the front suspension setup guide provided by the fork manufacturer for front suspension setup.

Rear Shock Setup Guide

WARNING Do not exceed the maximum rear shock pressure listed on the shock.

Turn the compression adjustment knob to fully open position.
Turn the rebound adjustment knob to fully open position.
Set the air pressure to match the riders weight in pounds (for example: if the rider weighs 150 pounds set the rear shock to 150 PSI)
Cycle the rear shock 5-10 times to equalize the positive and negative air chambers.
Move the sag ring against the shock dust seal and have the rider sit on the bike while propped up against a wall in a neutral riding position.
The sag measurement is the distance between the o-ring and shock dust seal (Note: some rear shocks will have sag gradients etched into the shock body. These will serve the same purpose as the sag rings during setup.)
Adjust air pressure as needed to meet the target sag percentage (Note: increasing air pressure will reduce the sag measurement, decreasing air pressure will increase the sag measurement.)
Adjust the compression and rebound settings to achieve the desired ride quality.

40mm Shock Stroke = 10-12mm Target Sag | 45mm Shock Stroke = 11.25-13.5mm Target Sag

*Target sag is between 25%-30% of total shock travel