Cervelo R5 700c – Ultegra Di2

WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN

R5 has one jobget to the top, fast. But for all the glory and fanfare that comes with a summit finish, theyre rarely the only climb of the day. And while a race isnt usually won on a descent, they can certainly be lost. A climbing bike that can’t carve a hairpin is a bit like a cup of decaf coffee. This is the fourth iteration of the R5, and while weight and stiffness have varied over the years, the handling, poise, and unmatched prowess on a descent have been consistent since day one.

Features:

FASTER IN EVERY DIRECTION

The new R5 frame is 130g lighter than the previous modela 16% reduction from an already-light frame.And while aerodynamics werent a focus with this frame the way they would be on an S5 or P5, bringing the cables inside reduced drag by 25g.

DARKER THAN NIGHT, LIGHTER THAN AIR

The color black may absorb all light, but Cervlo Five Black is anything but heavy. This ultra-minimal graphics and paint package results in a frame thats significantly lightertheyll never even see you coming.

LESS STIFF, STILL FAST

The R5 is stiff, but not too stiffthe Goldilocks of climbing bikes if you will. Poise, stability, and power transfer that feels just right and keeps you fresh and ready to take on the road ahead.

TURBULENT AERO

New to R5 this year is the Reserve 34 | 37 TA Wheelset. That TA stands for Turbulent Aero, a new way of thinking about aerodynamics. Reserve and Cervlo have developed a protocol by which we replicate real-world wind conditions, and develop airfoil shapes that perform better outside. This means a wheelset thats not only light, stiff, and fast, but exceptionally stable and confidence inspiring in all wind conditions.

SRAM INTEGRATED POWER

Red and Force builds include Quarq Zero powermeters integrated into the crank. The integration of a powermeter results in better stiffness, lighter weight, and improved accuracy over aftermarket solutionsand the DZero delivers power measurement accurate to +/- 1.5%, even in variable temperatures.

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