2018 Cervélo

R3 Ultegra 8000

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
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MSRP$3,700
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesRim
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Ride Feel

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relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

41 mph

R3 Ultegra 8000

40 mph

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Reviews
Cycling Weekly
Cervélo R3

Apr 2019 · Rupert Radley

Can the Cervélo R3 match the aggressive R5 in raw performance? We it took to the roads to find out

Highs
  • Good handling

  • Comfortable frame

  • Great groupset

Lows
  • Compromised by its wheelset

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VeloNews
Cervélo R3 Disc

May 2017 · William Tracy

Cervelo's R3 disc offers a surprising amount of snap, a solid road feel, and a smooth ride.

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BikeRadar
Cervélo R3 Disc review

Jul 2016 · Warren Rossiter

The R3 is everything we want from a disc bike, but at a price. Buy if you want the full-on race bike experience with the benefit of brilliant braking

Highs
  • Light, lively, comfortable and very quick

Lows
  • You can’t deny the price

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Bicycling
Tested: The Disc-Brake Equipped Cervélo R3 Disc Ultegra

Mar 2016 · Matt Phillips

The company's first aero road bike with disc brakes is worth the wait.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon fiber

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R3 Fork

Bottom Bracket

BBB Bottomfit BBO-72, PF30 Threaded

Headset

FSA IS2 1-1/8 x 1-1/2

Stem

Cervélo Ultra Light Alloy Stem

Handlebar

FSA Energy Compact

Saddle

fi’zi:k Antares R7

Seatpost

Cervélo Carbon SP19

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11 speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11 speed

Crank

Shimano Ultegra 8000 52/36

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra 8000, 11 speed

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra CS-R8000, 11-30

Chain

Shimano CN-HG701, 11 speed

Brakes

Shimano Ultegra 8000

TypeRim

Wheels
Rims

Mavic Aksium Elite

Tires

Mavic Yksion Elite Guard 700 x 25c

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