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R5 Frameset
A carbon frame race frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$5,500| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
Summary
The Cervélo R5 is a lightweight and stiff race bike known for its excellent handling, climbing efficiency, and surprising comfort. It offers a balanced ride with precise control on descents and smooth power transfer. While it excels in performance, it comes at a high price and has some limitations in customization and aerodynamics.
Lightweight and stiff frameset
Excellent handling and precise control
Comfortable ride with good vibration damping
Efficient power transfer for climbing and acceleration
Increased tire clearance up to 34mm for versatility
High price point compared to competitors
Limited customization due to proprietary components
Not the lightest or most aerodynamic in its class
Some issues with seatpost slipping and fit adjustments
Overall, the R5 Disc is an easy bike to like. It might not be the fastest or lightest bike ever, but it does practically everything well.
BikeRadarthe R5 is a near-perfect fit for a long-term partner in the mountains
Cycling NewsFantastically fast all-rounder that also delivers impressive amounts of comfort
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Apr 2024 · Peter Stuart
The endurance stalwart of Visma-Lease a Bike is a part of road bike royalty, how does it fare for normal riders, though?
Extremely lightweight frameset
Rigid racey ride character
34mm clearance offers great versatility
Assured handling
Strong build and own-brand components
Not competitively priced
Seatpost slipping was a frustration
Dec 2022 · Emily Tillett
In Team Jumbo-Visma colours, take a look at Wout Van Aert's winning bike from Dublin World Cup
May 2022 · Simon von Bromley
Is this Grand Tour classic still the race bike of your dreams?
Lively ride quality
Confident handling
Classic good looks
Comfortable on rough roads
Expensive compared to the competition
Integrating the cables makes fit customisation trickier
Dec 2021 · Matthew Loveridge
Team Jumbo-Visma’s climbing bike is light and stiff. Who would have thought it?
Ultra-stiff
Low weight
WorldTour pedigree
Perhaps too firm and focussed for some riders
Dec 2021 · VeloNews.com
The R5-CX is Cervélo's first cyclocross bike, and it takes cues from the highly successful R5 road bike.
Sep 2021 · Caley Fretz
Stiffer isn't always better.
Still as fleet-footed as ever
There’s a point of diminishing returns nearby.
Sep 2021 · Tobias Hörsch, Philipp Schwab
Cervélo present their fourth generation R5 road bike, promising to be the perfect climber. We've already put the Force eTap AXS version to the test!
Very light-footed climber
Precise on the descents
Very efficient, whether on flat terrain or uphill
Ergonomic handlebar
Good vibration damping
At 7.44 kg in size 56, it's not the lightest
Sep 2021 · Ben Delaney
At the Vuelta a España, Sepp Kuss has been Primož Roglič‘s righthand man, shepherding his captain to mountaintop finishes. On stage 17, Kuss punched ahead of the elite chase group to take second behind Roglic. A world-class power-to-weight ratio is a critical part of Kuss’ success and role on Jumbo-Visma. And it appears Kuss isn’t … Continued
| Frame | Carbon fiber Colors: Five Black; Oxblood; Deep Blue Sunset |
|---|---|
| Fork | Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork |
| Headset | FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 |
| Stem | Cervélo ST31 Carbon |
| Handlebar | Cervélo HB13 Carbon |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP24 Carbon Type: Rigid |
First added February 13
Last updated June 28
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