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ZFS-5 XTR
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$8,700| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 100mm front |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 32 |
| Shock | Fox Float SL Factory |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XTR |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
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View Comparison5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Cervélo ZFS 5 is a highly efficient and agile cross-country race bike, praised for its progressive geometry, supple suspension performance, and lightweight frame. It excels in climbing and offers precise handling, though some reviews note limitations in descending capability and the absence of a dropper post on certain models. The bike's design is clean and practical, with a focus on race-day performance.
Progressive but racy geometry
Supple suspension performance
Lightweight frame
Efficient under power
Clean and practical frame design
Limited descending capability in some setups
No dropper post included on 100mm models
Headset cable routing can be cumbersome
Highly progressive rear end limits suspension travel
Mismatched suspension feel from front to rear
Progressive But Racy
BikerumorThe ZFS-5 is a no-nonsense XC race machine, hyper-focused on going as fast as possible.
BikeRadarIt’s light, agile, efficient, capable, and fast – everything you want in a cross-country race machine.
Escape CollectiveNo doubt about it, this is a very, very good XC bike.
Flow Mountain BikeFor a cross-country race bike, we were surprised by how readily it took to the air and impressed with the suspension’s performance upon landing.
Mountain Bike ActionFeedback?
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Aug 2024 · Ron Koch
LONG TERM REVIEW: CERVÉLO ZFS-5 CROSS COUNTRY RACE MOUNTAIN BIKE REVIEW In the past, if you wanted to throw your leg over a Cervélo, you’d have to go to
Nov 2023 · James Huang
Cervelo’s first full-suspension cross-country racer, developed with the help of Santa Cruz.
Efficient under power
Supple suspension performance
Quick-but-not-too-quick handling
Semi-progressive fit
Lively frame flex characteristics.
Only four sizes
Pointless headset cable routing
No dropper included on 100 mm-travel models
Tight bottle spacing
Upcoming Santa Cruz Blur might be even better.
Nov 2023 · Tom Marvin
Cervélo jumps feet first into the world of XC racing rigs
Super-focused XC race bike
Almost unrivalled climbing performance
Exclusivity
Highly progressive rear end limits effective suspension travel
Mismatched suspension feel from front to rear
Sep 2023
The Cervelo ZFS-5 is the brand's first full suspension mountain bike. Is it good enough to compete with the best XC bikes on the market?
Beautifully smooth ride quality
Efficient & neutral pedalling performance
Plush & poppy suspension
Progressive XC geometry
One of the lightest frames on the market
Clean & practical frame design
Awesomely capable spec
100mm XC builds don't come with a dropper post
Some may be turned off by the headset cable routing
May 2023 · Cory Benson
Why did Cervélo make a rigid LinkLock to turn their new carbon ZFS-5 full-suspension XC race bike into a hardtail for World Cup racing?
May 2023 · Dario DiGiulio
Keep an eye out for the ZFS-5 at the first World Cup XCO race in Nove Mesto this weekend, under two Jumbo Visma riders.
| Frame | Carbon fiber BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Raspberry / Moonrock |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 32 Step-cast Factory, 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Factory Float SL, 2 position remote damper, 190mm x 40mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano XTR, BSA, 73mm |
| Headset | FSA IS2 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 |
| Stem | Race Face Aeffect Alloy, 35mm clamp, 6 degree |
| Handlebar | Race Face Next Carbon, 35mm clamp, 760mm width, 10mm rise |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension NDR Nack |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP29 Carbon 30.9 Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR, M9100 SGS, 12 speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano XTR, M9125, 32T, 12 Speed |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR, M9100, 12 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano M9101, 10-51, 12 speed |
| Chain | Shimano M9100, 12 speed |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR 2 piston Type: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano XTR M9100 2 Piston |
| Rims | Reserve 28 XC, 28mm IW, DT Swiss 240,12x148mm, MS freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible, Reserve 28 XC, 28mm IW, DT Swiss 240, 15x110mm, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon Race, EXO 120TPI, 29x2.4 |
First added January 8
Last updated June 28
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