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.
Turbulent Aero
New to R5 this year is the Reserve 34 | 37 TA Wheelset. That TA stands for Turbulent Aero, a new way of thinking about aerodynamics. Reserve and Cervélo have developed a protocol by which we replicate real-world wind conditions, and develop airfoil shapes that perform better outside. This means a wheelset that’s not only light, stiff, and fast, but exceptionally stable and confidence inspiring in all wind conditions.
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.
Red eTap AXS
$13,000- Carbon handlebar | carbon stem | carbon seatpost
- 48/35T | 10-33T | 12-speed | power meter | ceramic BB
- Reserve 34|37TA carbon wheelset
Dura Ace Di2
$13,000- Carbon handlebar | carbon stem | carbon seatpost
- 52/36T | 11-34T | 12-speed | power meter | ceramic BB
- Reserve 34|37TA carbon wheelset
Force eTap AXS
- Carbon handlebar | carbon stem | carbon seatpost
- 48/35T | 10-33T | 12-speed | power meter | ceramic BB
- Reserve 34|37TA carbon wheelset
Ultegra Di2
$9,000- Carbon handlebar | carbon stem | carbon seatpost
- 52/36T | 11-34T | 12-speed | power meter | ceramic BB
- Reserve 34|37TA carbon wheelset
Frameset
$5,500- Electronic drivetrains only
- BBright pressfit
- Includes carbon handlebar, stem, and seatpost
Red eTap AXS
Dura Ace Di2
Force eTap AXS
Ultegra Di2
Frameset
Geometry
| 48 | 51 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | mm | 363 | 371 | 380 | 389 | 398 | 407 |
| Stack | mm | 497 | 522 | 547 | 572 | 597 | 622 |
| Head Tube Angle | 71° | 72° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Front Center | mm | 574 | 576 | 578 | 594 | 611 | 628 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | mm | 74.5 | 74.5 | 72 | 72 | 69.5 | 69.5 |
| Head Tube Length | mm | 93 | 114 | 137 | 163 | 192 | 218 |
| Top Tube Length | mm | 515 | 531 | 548 | 564 | 581 | 598 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Standover Height | mm | 695 | 724 | 755 | 778 | 800 | 824 |
| Trail | mm | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 |
| Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
| Fork Offset | mm | 57.5 | 51.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Wheelbase | mm | 972 | 974 | 977 | 994 | 1011 | 1028 |
| Chainstay Length | mm | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 |
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.
