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C5 Frameset
A carbon frame endurance frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$3,500| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
Summary
The Cervélo c5 is celebrated for its exceptional endurance capabilities, offering a blend of comfort, stability, and speed that remains consistent over long distances. Its design caters to recreational cyclists with an optimized riding position and handling that excels on various surfaces. While it boasts impressive comfort and efficiency, some reviews note limitations in tire clearance and a preference for more advanced bump management systems found in competitors.
Great endurance bike feeling good at mile 75 as at mile one
Optimized riding position, sense of stability, and comfort level for the recreational cyclist
Incredibly fun, stiff, and loves to go fast
Smooth front end well matched to the feel from the rear
Stable, predictable bike both on and off the pavement
Can accommodate only up to a 31mm tire
Lacks mechanical systems for managing bumps compared to competitors
Feels harsh on rough tarmac
High price point
If great endurance bikes feel as good at mile 75 as they do at mile one, then ’s new C5 may be the best I’ve ridden.Bicycling
The C5 is also incredibly fun, because like all Cervélos, it is stiff and loves to go fast.Bicycling
The C5 fork doesn’t manage bumps to the same degree as Trek’s IsoSpeed or Specialized’s Future Shock. I was, however, surprised at how effective Cervélo’s composite-based solution is for dealing with the vibrations sent to my hands.
Canadian Cycling MagazineThe ride quality is sublime.
road.ccMake no mistake, this endurance bike is still a race-worthy steed.
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Mar 2017 · Matthew Pioro
A bike to go the distance on adventure rides
Dec 2016 · Peter Stuart
Cervelo takes things off-road, but on close inspection the new gravel bike seems to be every bit the road machine
Aug 2016 · Ron Koch
The soul of a rocket ship, the heart of an endurance bike
Jun 2016 · David Arthur @davearthur
Fast, stable, predictable and balanced, Cervélo's new C5 is a class leader
May 2016 · Warren Rossiter
The C5 should be considered as one of the finest endurance road bikes ever made. Buy if you want a truly impressive example of endurance bike design and have pockets deep enough to secure its services
Excellent comfort levels, responsive yet stable handling
Awkward saddle surface, puncture-prone tires
May 2016 · Lennard Zinn
Cervélo’s all-new C5 quickly won us over with its seamless blend of performance and comfort. It is light, agile, and fun to ride — not what you’d expect
Apr 2016 · Robin Schmitt
You’d be hard-pressed to find a group without that one peeping voice in the corner from the kid who wants to fit in. Like the Cervelo C5. But...
| Frame | Carbon fiber |
|---|---|
| Fork | Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered C5 Fork for Disc |
| Headset | FSA IS2 1-1/8 X 1-1/2" |
| Seatpost | FSA K-Force for Di2 Type: Rigid |
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