R5

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.

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.

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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.

DARKER THAN NIGHT, LIGHTER THAN AIR

The color black may absorb all light, but Cervélo Five Black is anything but heavy. This ultra-minimal graphics and paint package results in a frame that’s significantly lighter—they’ll never even see you coming.

LESS STIFF, STILL FAST

The R5 is stiff, but not too stiff—the Goldilocks of climbing bikes if you will. Poise, stability, and power transfer that feels “just right” and  keeps you fresh and ready to take on the road ahead.

SRAM INTEGRATED POWER

Red and Force builds include Quarq Zero powermeters integrated into the crank. The integration of a powermeter results in better stiffness, lighter weight, and improved accuracy over aftermarket solutions—and the DZero delivers power measurement accurate to +/- 1.5%, even in variable temperatures.

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Dura Ace Di2

$13,000SIZES: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 

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

Open Build Specs

Sizes48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
ForkCervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork
HeadsetFSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2
StemCervélo ST31 Carbon
HandlebarCervélo HB13 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp
SeatpostCervélo SP24 Carbon
SaddlePrologo Scratch M5 Nack
ShiftersShimano Dura Ace, R9270, 12 speed
Brake CalipersShimano Dura Ace
Brake RotorShimano MT900 Centerlock
Front DerailleurShimano Dura Ace, R9250, 12 speed
Rear DerailleurShimano Dura Ace, R9250, 12 speed, Direct Mount
CassetteShimano Dura-Ace, 11-30, 12 Speed
ChainShimano M9100, 12 speed
CranksetShimano Dura Ace, R9200, 52/36T, 12 Speed
Bottom BracketCeramic Speed, BBright for 24mm spindle
WheelsFront: Reserve 34, 23mm IW, Zipp ZR1 SS, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible Rear: Reserve 37, 21.6mm IW, Zipp ZR1 SS,12x142mm, HG freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible
Thru AxlesCervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142
TiresVittoria Corsa TLR G 700x25c
Max Tire Width (Actual)34mm
AccessoriesCervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount
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Dura Ace Di2

$13,000SIZES: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 

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

Open Build Specs

Sizes48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
ForkCervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork
HeadsetFSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2
StemCervélo ST31 Carbon
HandlebarCervélo HB13 Carbon
SeatpostCervelo SP24 Seatpost
SaddlePrologo Scratch M5 NACK OR Selle Italia FLITE BOOST SuperFlow Carbon
ShiftersShimano Dura-Ace Di2 9270, 12 spd
Brake CalipersShimano Dura-Ace 9270 Hydraulic Disc
Brake RotorShimano RT-MT900, 160mm
Front DerailleurShimano Dura-Ace Di2 9250, 12 spd
Rear DerailleurShimano Dura-Ace Di2 9250, 12 spd
CassetteShimano Dura-Ace CS-R9200, 12 spd, 11-30
ChainShimano CN-M9100, 12 spd
CranksetShimano Dura-Ace 9200 52/36
Bottom BracketCeramic Speed 24
WheelsReserve 34/37mm DT240, 24h (F), 24h (R), 22.6mm IW (F), 21.6mm IW (R), Center-Lock, Tubeless Ready
Thru AxlesCervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142, Removable Handle
TiresVittoria Corsa TLR G2.0 25c
AccessoriesCervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount
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Red eTap AXS

$13,000SIZES: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 

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

Open Build Specs

Sizes48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
ForkCervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork
HeadsetFSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2
StemCervélo ST31 Carbon
HandlebarCervélo HB13 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp
SeatpostCervélo SP24 Carbon
SaddlePrologo Scratch M5 Nack
ShiftersSRAM Red AXS, 12 speed
Brake CalipersSRAM Red
Brake RotorSRAM CLX R Centerlock
Front DerailleurSRAM Red AXS, 12 speed
Rear DerailleurSRAM Red AXS, 12 speed
CassetteSRAM Red, 10-33, 12 Speed
ChainSRAM Red, 12 speed
CranksetSRAM Red AXS, 48/35T, DUB, with power meter
Bottom BracketSRAM DUB Ceramic, BBright
WheelsFront: Reserve 34, 23mm IW, Zipp ZR1 SS, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible Rear: Reserve 37, 21.6mm IW, Zipp ZR1 SS,12x142mm, XDR freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible
Thru AxlesCervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142
TiresVittoria Corsa TLR G 700x25c
Max Tire Width (Actual)34mm
AccessoriesCervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount
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Red eTap AXS

$13,000SIZES: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 

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

Open Build Specs

Sizes48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
ForkCervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork
HeadsetFSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2
StemCervélo ST31 Carbon
HandlebarCervélo HB13 Carbon
SeatpostCervelo SP24 Seatpost
SaddlePrologo Scratch M5 NACK OR Selle Italia FLITE BOOST SuperFlow Carbon
ShiftersSRAM RED eTap AXS HRD 12 spd
Brake CalipersSRAM Red HRD
Brake RotorSRAM CenterLine XR 160mm
Front DerailleurSRAM RED eTap AXS 12 spd
Rear DerailleurSRAM RED eTap AXS 12 spd
CassetteSRAM RED 12s XG1290, 10-28
ChainSRAM RED 12 spd
CranksetSRAM Red AXS 48/35 with Power Meter
Bottom BracketCeramic Speed Dub
WheelsReserve 34/37mm DT240 XDR, 24h (F), 24h (R), 22.6mm IW (F), 21.6mm IW (R), Center-Lock, Tubeless Ready
Thru AxlesCervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142, Removable Handle
TiresVittoria Corsa TLR G2.0 25c
AccessoriesCervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount
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Force eTap AXS

$9,000SIZES: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 

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

Open Build Specs

Sizes48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
ForkCervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork
HeadsetFSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2
StemCervélo ST31 Carbon
HandlebarCervélo HB13 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp
SeatpostCervélo SP24 Carbon
SaddlePrologo Scratch M5 TiRox
ShiftersSRAM Force AXS, 12 speed
Brake CalipersSRAM Force
Brake RotorSRAM Paceline Centerlock
Front DerailleurSRAM Force AXS, 12 speed
Rear DerailleurSRAM Force AXS, 12 speed
CassetteSRAM Force, 10-33, 12 Speed
ChainSRAM Force, 12 speed
CranksetSRAM Force AXS, 48/35T, DUB, with power meter
Bottom BracketSRAM DUB, BBright
WheelsFront: Reserve 34, 23mm IW, Zipp 76, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible Rear: Reserve 37, 21.6mm IW, Zipp 176,12x142mm, XDR freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible
Thru AxlesCervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142
TiresVittoria Corsa TLR G 700x25c
Max Tire Width (Actual)34mm
AccessoriesCervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount
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Force eTap AXS

$9,000SIZES: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 

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

Open Build Specs

Sizes48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
ForkCervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork
HeadsetFSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2
StemCervélo ST31 Carbon
HandlebarCervélo HB13 Carbon
SeatpostCervelo SP24 Seatpost
SaddlePrologo Scratch M5 PAS TiRox OR Selle Italia FLITE BOOST SuperFlow Ti
ShiftersSRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12 spd
Brake CalipersSRAM Force HRD
Brake RotorSRAM Paceline 160mm
Front DerailleurSRAM Force eTap AXS 12 spd
Rear DerailleurSRAM Force eTap AXS 12 spd
CassetteSRAM Force 12s XG1270, 10-33
ChainSRAM Force, 12 spd
CranksetSRAM Force AXS 48/35 with Power Meter
Bottom BracketSRAM Dub
WheelsReserve 34/37mm DT370 XDR, 24h (F), 24h (R), 22.6mm IW (F), 21.6mm IW (R), Center-Lock, Tubeless Ready
Thru AxlesCervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142, Removable Handle
TiresVittoria Corsa TLR G2.0 25c
AccessoriesCervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount
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Ultegra Di2

$9,000SIZES: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 

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

Open Build Specs

Sizes48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
ForkCervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork
HeadsetFSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2
StemCervélo ST31 Carbon
HandlebarCervélo HB13 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp
SeatpostCervélo SP24 Carbon
SaddlePrologo Scratch M5 TiRox
ShiftersShimano Ultegra, R8170, 12 speed
Brake CalipersShimano Ultegra
Brake RotorShimano MT800 Centerlock
Front DerailleurShimano Ultegra, R8150, 12 speed
Rear DerailleurShimano Ultegra, R8150, 12 speed
CassetteShimano Ultegra, 11-30, 12 Speed
ChainShimano M8100, 12 speed
CranksetShimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36T, 12 Speed
Bottom BracketFSA, BBright thread together, 24mm spindle
WheelsFront: Reserve 34, 23mm IW, Zipp 76, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible Rear: Reserve 37, 21.6mm IW, Zipp 176,12x142mm, HG freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible
Thru AxlesCervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142
TiresVittoria Corsa TLR G 700x25c
Max Tire Width (Actual)34mm
AccessoriesCervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount
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Ultegra Di2

$9,000SIZES: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 

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

Open Build Specs

Sizes48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
ForkCervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork
HeadsetFSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2
StemCervélo ST31 Carbon
HandlebarCervélo HB13 Carbon
SeatpostCervelo SP24 Seatpost
SaddlePrologo Scratch M5 PAS TiRox OR Selle Italia FLITE BOOST SuperFlow Ti
ShiftersShimano Ultegra Di2 8170, 12 spd
Brake CalipersShimano Ultegra 8170 Hydraulic Disc
Brake RotorShimano RT-MT800, 160mm
Front DerailleurShimano Ultegra Di2 8150, 12 spd
Rear DerailleurShimano Ultegra Di2 8150, 12 spd
CassetteShimano Ultegra CS-R8100, 12 spd, 11-30
ChainShimano CN-M8100, 12 spd
CranksetShimano Ultegra 8100 52/36
Bottom BracketJY-BB 24
WheelsReserve 34/37mm DT370, 24h (F), 24h (R), 22.6mm IW (F), 21.6mm IW (R), Center-Lock, Tubeless Ready
Thru AxlesCervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142, Removable Handle
TiresVittoria Corsa TLR G2.0 25c
AccessoriesCervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount
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Frameset

$5,500SIZES: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 

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

Open Build Specs

Sizes48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
ForkCervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork
HeadsetFSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2
StemCervélo ST31 Carbon
HandlebarCervélo HB13 Carbon
SeatpostCervélo SP24 Carbon
Thru AxlesCervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142, Removable Handle
Max Tire Width (Actual)34mm
AccessoriesCervelo Handlebar Front Computer/Light Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount

Dura Ace Di2

Dura Ace Di2

Red eTap AXS

Red eTap AXS

Force eTap AXS

Force eTap AXS

Ultegra Di2

Ultegra Di2

Frameset

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Geometry

485154565861
Reach | mm363371380389398407
Stack | mm497522547572597622
Head Tube Angle 71°72°73°73°73°73°
Front Center | mm574576578594611628
Bottom Bracket Drop | mm74.574.5727269.569.5
Head Tube Length | mm93114137163192218
Top Tube Length | mm515531548564581598
Seat Tube Angle 73°73°73°73°73°73°
Standover Height | mm695724755778800824
Trail | mm57.357.357.357.357.357.3
Wheel Size 700c700c700c700c700c700c
Fork Offset | mm57.551.545.545.545.545.5
Wheelbase | mm97297497799410111028
Chainstay Length | mm410410410410410410

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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.

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