2022 Cervélo

S5 Rival eTap AXS

A carbon frame aero bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$6,900
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetRival AXS
Power MeterRival AXS
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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

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41 mph

S5 Rival eTap AXS

40 mph

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Reviews
road.cc
Check out Primož Roglič’s Giro-winning Cervelo S5... and the gravel groupset-equipped R5 that clinched the Maglia Rosa

May 2023 · Suvi Loponen

The Slovenian Jumbo-Visma rider's off-road inspired 1x setup secured him the Maglia Rosa, before doing his victory lap with a Giro pink-painted bike the next day

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Velo
Cervelo S5 review: A truly exhilarating superbike

Dec 2022 · Ronan Mc Laughlin

The updated S5 is simpler, lighter, faster – and has an absolutely staggering ride.

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BikeRadar
2023 Cervélo S5 Force eTap AXS review

Aug 2022 · Simon von Bromley

Rapid with great handling and comfort, but it comes with a big price tag

Highs
  • Fast

  • Great handling

  • Simpler to adjust than the outgoing S5

  • Clearance for big tyres

  • Simplified front end

  • Excellent build spec

Lows
  • Expensive

  • Fairly heavy

  • Wide-set saddle rail clamps limit fore/aft adjustability

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Bicycling
Cervélo S5: The Most Successful Bike of the 2022 Men’s and Women’s Tour de France

Aug 2022

Cervélo revamped its radical road bike, making it faster for the likes of Marianne Vos and Wout Van Aert while also faster and more comfortable for the rest of us.

Highs
  • It just feels fast

  • Generous tire clearance

  • Well executed geometry for each frame size

Lows
  • Replacements for BBright bottom bracket can be hard to find

  • Electronic shifting only

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Cycling Tips
First ride review: new Cervelo S5 is simpler and faster - CyclingTips

Jul 2022 · Ronan Mc Laughlin

The new S5 might look like the old S5 but it is a bit lighter, a bit more aero, and a lot simpler.

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Gran Fondo Magazine
First review: New Cervélo S5 Ultegra Di2 2023 – The greatest aero bike of all times?

Jul 2022 · By

Cervélo present the new S5 2023 and it should be the fastest aero bike on the market. We’ve put it through its paces already in our test!

Highs
  • Razor-sharp handling

  • Highest efficiency at high speed

  • Massive tire clearance

  • Pleasant vibration damping

Lows
  • No flyweight

  • Steering stop due to construction

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VeloNews
Gallery: Jumbo Visma racing unreleased Cervélo S5 bikes

Feb 2022 · Greg Kaplan

New Cervélo S5 spotted under Wout van Aert and others in ‘opening weekend’ races.

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Cycling Weekly
Cervélo S5

Dec 2019 · Rupert Radley

The new aero updated Cervélo S5 is a true racing machine and I feel it's 10 times better than the previous version

Highs
  • Fast

  • Aero

  • Comfortable

Lows
  • Price

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon fiber

ColorsIron Oxide; Five Black

Fork

Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered S5 Fork

Bottom Bracket

Ceramic Speed Dub

Headset

FSA IS2 1 x 1-3/8

Stem

Cervélo CS028 Carbon V-Stem

Handlebar

Cervélo AB08 Carbon

Saddle

Prologo Dimension TiRox OR Selle Italia NOVUS BOOST EVO Superflow Ti

Seatpost

Cervelo Carbon SP20 Seatpost

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Rival eTap AXS 12 spd

Front Derailleur

SRAM Rival eTap AXS 12 spd

Crank

SRAM Rival AXS 48/35 with Power Meter

Power Meter

SRAM Rival AXS 48/35 with Power Meter

Shifters

SRAM Rival eTap AXS HRD 12 spd

Cassette

SRAM Rival 12s XG1250, 10-30

Chain

SRAM Rival, 12 spd

Brakes

SRAM Rival HRD

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss P1800 32 Spline, 24h (F), 24h (R), Center-Lock, Tubeless Ready OR Fulcrum Racing 400 XDR, 24h (F), 24h (R), 19mm IW, Center-Lock, 2-Way Fit

Tires

Vittoria Corsa TLR G2.0 25c

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