2018 Cervélo

R5 eTAP

A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and rim brakes.
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FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetRED AXS
BrakesRim
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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

R5 eTAP

40 mph

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Reviews
road.cc
Cervélo R5 Disc

Aug 2018 · David Arthur @davearthur

Fast and stiff with great handling but not the smoothest ride

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Road Bike Action
Bike Test: Cervelo R5

Jul 2018 · Vicky

Cervelo revamps their vaunted R5

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BikeRadar
Cervelo R5 eTap review

Feb 2018 · Warren Rossiter

Charm filled ride that balances excitement and stability in a compelling combination. Buy if you want a superbike that’s a light, capable, usable all-rounder

Highs
  • Super-sweet handling, climbs willingly too

Lows
  • Front end can feel ‘hard’ occasionally

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Cyclist
Cervelo R5 review

Jan 2018 · Peter Stuart

Cervelo’s flagship steed gets a serious makeover, and the result is a fast and versatile World-class racer

Highs
  • Stiff

  • Light

  • Stunning and thoroughly well tuned for handling on descents and technical corners

Lows
  • A little more system integration of wheelsets and tyres could push this to the level of the world’s very best

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VeloNews
Cervelo R5 Disc

Nov 2017 · William Tracy

Cervelo has one of the best-handling bikes on the market with surprising stiffness and pedaling response plus powerful disc brakes.

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Gran Fondo Magazine
Exclusive review: Cervélo R5 – A classic road bike, redefined?

Jun 2017 · Robin Schmitt

During this year’s Giro Cervélo officially launched their new R5 and R3 road bikes and gave us the exclusive opportunity to test ride the new Cervélo R5.

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Velo
First Ride: New Cervelo R5

Jun 2017

Cervelo's new road offering comes in rim brake and disc brake versions. The R5 has remarkably good handling and is a great all-around race bike.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon fiber

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork

Bottom Bracket

SRAM PF30

Headset

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

Stem

Cervélo Carbon Stem

Handlebar

Cervélo, AB06

Saddle

fi’zi:k Antares R5

Seatpost

Cervélo Carbon SP18

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM RED eTap, 11 spd

Front Derailleur

SRAM RED eTap, 11 spd

Crank

SRAM RED 52/36

Shifters

SRAM RED eTap, 11 spd

Cassette

SRAM XG 1190, 11-28

Chain

SRAM RED 22

Brakes

SRAM RED

TypeRim

Wheels
Rims

Zipp 302

Tires

Continental Grand Prix 700 x 25c

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