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2026 Cervélo

R5-CX Rival

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

$6,650
Weight18.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetRival AXS
Power MeterRival AXS
BrakesSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

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Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
R5-CX Rival
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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)

36 mph

R5-CX Rival

35 mph

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon fiber

BB StandardT47, Threaded

ColorsRacing Red; November Sky

Fork

Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5CX Fork

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB Wide, T47 BBright

Headset

FSA IS2 1-1/4, 45° x 45° / 1-1/2, 36° x 45°

Stem

Cervélo ST31 Carbon, Size 51 - 90mm Size 54 - 100mm Size 56 - 100mm Size 58 - 110mm

Handlebar

Cervélo HB13 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp, Size 51 - 38cm Size 54 - 40cm Size 56 - 40cm Size 58 - 42cm

Saddle

Prologo Nago R4 PAS Steel

Seatpost

Cervélo SP24 Carbon, Size 51 - 0mm Size 54 - 0mm Size 56 - 0mm Size 58 - 15mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Rival AXS D1

Crank

SRAM Rival 1 AXS E1, 42T, DUB Wide, with power meter, Size 51 - 165mm Size 54 - 170mm Size 56 - 170mm Size 58 - 172.5mm

Power Meter

SRAM Rival 1 AXS E1, 42T, DUB Wide, with power meter, Size 51 - 165mm Size 54 - 170mm Size 56 - 170mm Size 58 - 172.5mm

Shifters

SRAM Rival AXS E1

Cassette

SRAM Rival D1, 10-36T, 12-Speed

Chain

SRAM Rival E1

Brakes

SRAM Rival AXS E1

TypeSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Reserve 30 GR AL, Reserve 4LD, 12x100mm, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible, Cervélo Aero Thru Axle Front, M12x1.5mm, 127mm length, Rear: Reserve 30 GR AL, Reserve 4LD, 12x142mm, XDR freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible, Cervélo Aero Thru Axle Rear, M12x1.5mm, 170.5mm length

Tires

Vittoria Terreno T80 CX TLR G2.0 700x33c

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Last updated June 7