R5
WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN
R5 has one job—get to the top, fast. But for all the glory and fanfare that comes with a summit finish, they’re rarely the only climb of the day. And while a race isn’t 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.
WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN
R5 has one job—get to the top, fast. But for all the glory and fanfare that comes with a summit finish, they’re rarely the only climb of the day. And while a race isn’t 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.
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FASTER IN EVERY DIRECTION
The new R5 frame is 130g lighter than the previous model—a 16% reduction from an already-light frame. And while aerodynamics weren’t 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 Cervélo Five Black is anything but heavy. This ultra-minimal graphics and paint package results in a frame that’s significantly lighter—they’ll never even see you coming.
LESS STIFF, STILL FAST
The R5 is stiff, but not too stiff—the 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 Cervélo have developed a protocol by which we replicate real-world wind conditions, and develop airfoil shapes that perform better outside. This means a wheelset that’s 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 solutions—and the DZero delivers power measurement accurate to +/- 1.5%, even in variable temperatures.
Red eTap AXS
$13,000SIZES: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61Please note: price and parts spec information is subject to change.
Open Build Specs
| Sizes | 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| 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, 31.8mm clamp |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP24 Carbon |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 PAS Nack |
| Shifters | SRAM Red AXS, 12 speed |
| Brake Calipers | SRAM Red |
| Brake Rotor | SRAM Paceline X Centerlock |
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Red AXS, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Red AXS, 12 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM Red, 10-33, 12 Speed |
| Chain | SRAM Red, 12 speed |
| Crankset | SRAM Red AXS E1, 48/35T, DUB, with power meter |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Ceramic, BBright |
| Wheels | Rear: Reserve 37TA, Zipp ZR1 SS, 12x142mm, XDR freehub, 24H centerlock, tubeless compatible Front: Reserve 34TA, Zipp ZR1 SS, 12x100mm, 24H centerlock, tubeless compatible |
| Thru Axles | Cervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142 |
| Tires | Corsa Pro TLR 700x26mm |
| Max Tire Width (Actual) | 34mm |
| Accessories | Cervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount |
Dura Ace Di2
$13,000SIZES: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61Please note: price and parts spec information is subject to change.
Open Build Specs
| Sizes | 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| 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, 31.8mm clamp |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP24 Carbon |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 PAS Nack |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura Ace, R9270, 12 speed |
| Brake Calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Brake Rotor | Shimano CL900 Centerlock |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura Ace, R9250, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura Ace, R9250, 12 speed, Direct Mount |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-34, 12 Speed |
| Chain | Shimano M9100, 12 speed |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura Ace, R9200, 52/36T, 12 Speed, 4iiii Precision Pro, GEN3+ Dual Sided |
| Bottom Bracket | Ceramic Speed, BBright for 24mm spindle |
| Wheels | Rear: Reserve 37TA, Zipp ZR1 SS, 12x142mm, HG freehub, 24H centerlock, tubeless compatible Front: Reserve 34TA, Zipp ZR1 SS, 12x100mm, 24H centerlock, tubeless compatible |
| Thru Axles | Cervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142 |
| Tires | Corsa Pro TLR 700x26mm |
| Max Tire Width (Actual) | 34mm |
| Accessories | Cervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount |
Force eTap AXS
$9,000SIZES: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61Please note: price and parts spec information is subject to change.
Open Build Specs
| Sizes | 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| 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, 31.8mm clamp |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP24 Carbon |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 PAS TiRox |
| Shifters | SRAM Force AXS, 12 speed |
| Brake Calipers | SRAM Force |
| Brake Rotor | SRAM Paceline Centerlock |
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS, 12 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM Force, 10-33, 12 Speed |
| Chain | SRAM Force, 12 speed |
| Crankset | SRAM Force AXS, 48/35T, DUB, with power meter |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Ceramic, BBright |
| Wheels | Rear: Reserve 37TA, Zipp ZR1 ST, 12x142mm, XDR freehub, 24H centerlock, tubeless compatible Front: Reserve 34TA, Zipp ZR1 ST, 12x100mm, 24H centerlock, tubeless compatible |
| Thru Axles | Cervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142 |
| Tires | Corsa Pro TLR 700x26mm |
| Max Tire Width (Actual) | 34mm |
| Accessories | Cervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount |
Ultegra Di2
$9,000SIZES: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61Please note: price and parts spec information is subject to change.
Open Build Specs
| Sizes | 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| 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, 31.8mm clamp |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP24 Carbon |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 PAS TiRox |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra, R8170, 12 speed |
| Brake Calipers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Brake Rotor | Shimano CL800 Centerlock |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, R8150, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, R8150, 12 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra 11-34, 12 Speed |
| Chain | Shimano M8100, 12 speed |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36T, 12 Speed, 4iiii Precision Pro, GEN3+ Dual Sided |
| Bottom Bracket | Ceramic Speed, BBright for 24mm spindle |
| Wheels | Rear: Reserve 37TA, Zipp ZR1 ST, 12x142mm, HG freehub, 24H centerlock, tubeless compatible Front: Reserve 34TA, Zipp ZR1 ST, 12x100mm, 24H centerlock, tubeless compatible |
| Thru Axles | Cervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142 |
| Tires | Corsa Pro TLR 700x26mm |
| Max Tire Width (Actual) | 34mm |
| Accessories | Cervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount |
Red AXS
Please note: price and parts spec information is subject to change.
Open Build Specs
| Sizes | 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| 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, 31.8mm clamp |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP24 Carbon |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 Nack |
| Shifters | SRAM Red AXS, 12 speed |
| Brake Calipers | SRAM Red |
| Brake Rotor | SRAM CLX R Centerlock |
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Red AXS, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Red AXS, 12 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM Red, 10-33, 12 Speed |
| Chain | SRAM Red, 12 speed |
| Crankset | SRAM Red AXS, 48/35T, DUB, with power meter |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB Ceramic, BBright |
| Wheels | Front: Reserve 34, 23mm IW, Zipp ZR1 SS, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible Rear: Reserve 37, 21.6mm IW, Zipp ZR1 SS,12x142mm, XDR freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible |
| Thru Axles | Cervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142 |
| Tires | Vittoria Corsa TLR G 700x25c |
| Max Tire Width (Actual) | 34mm |
| Accessories | Cervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount |
Force AXS
$9,000SIZES: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61Please note: price and parts spec information is subject to change.
Open Build Specs
| Sizes | 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| 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, 31.8mm clamp |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP24 Carbon |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 TiRox |
| Shifters | SRAM Force AXS, 12 speed |
| Brake Calipers | SRAM Force |
| Brake Rotor | SRAM Paceline Centerlock |
| Front Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS, 12 speed |
| Cassette | SRAM Force, 10-33, 12 Speed |
| Chain | SRAM Force, 12 speed |
| Crankset | SRAM Force AXS, 48/35T, DUB, with power meter |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, BBright |
| Wheels | Front: Reserve 34, 23mm IW, Zipp 76, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible Rear: Reserve 37, 21.6mm IW, Zipp 176,12x142mm, XDR freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible |
| Thru Axles | Cervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142 |
| Tires | Vittoria Corsa TLR G 700x25c |
| Max Tire Width (Actual) | 34mm |
| Accessories | Cervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount |
Ultegra Di2
$9,000SIZES: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61Please note: price and parts spec information is subject to change.
Open Build Specs
| Sizes | 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| 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, 31.8mm clamp |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP24 Carbon |
| Saddle | Prologo Scratch M5 TiRox |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra, R8170, 12 speed |
| Brake Calipers | Shimano Ultegra |
| Brake Rotor | Shimano MT800 Centerlock |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, R8150, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra, R8150, 12 speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra, 11-30, 12 Speed |
| Chain | Shimano M8100, 12 speed |
| Crankset | Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36T, 12 Speed |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA, BBright thread together, 24mm spindle |
| Wheels | Front: Reserve 34, 23mm IW, Zipp 76, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible Rear: Reserve 37, 21.6mm IW, Zipp 176,12x142mm, HG freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible |
| Thru Axles | Cervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142 |
| Tires | Vittoria Corsa TLR G 700x25c |
| Max Tire Width (Actual) | 34mm |
| Accessories | Cervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount |
Frameset
$5,500SIZES: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61Please note: price and parts spec information is subject to change.
Open Build Specs
| Sizes | 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| 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, 31.8mm clamp |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP24 Carbon |
| Thru Axles | Cervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142 |
| Max Tire Width (Actual) | 34mm |
Red eTap AXS
Dura Ace Di2
Force eTap AXS
Ultegra Di2
Red AXS
Force AXS
Ultegra Di2
Frameset
Geometry
| 48 | 51 | 54 | 56 | 58 | 61 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | mm | 363 | 371 | 380 | 389 | 398 | 407 |
| Stack | mm | 497 | 522 | 547 | 572 | 597 | 622 |
| Head Tube Angle | 71° | 72° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Front Center | mm | 574 | 576 | 578 | 594 | 611 | 628 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | mm | 74.5 | 74.5 | 72 | 72 | 69.5 | 69.5 |
| Head Tube Length | mm | 93 | 114 | 137 | 163 | 192 | 218 |
| Top Tube Length | mm | 515 | 531 | 548 | 564 | 581 | 598 |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Standover Height | mm | 695 | 724 | 755 | 778 | 800 | 824 |
| Trail | mm | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 | 57.3 |
| Wheel Size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
| Fork Offset | mm | 57.5 | 51.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Wheelbase | mm | 972 | 974 | 977 | 994 | 1011 | 1028 |
| Chainstay Length | mm | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 |
Frame Sizing
How do I determine what bike size I need?
The age-old question, isn’t it? There are many factors that go into bicycle sizing and fit, particularly for high-performance bikes. Without being able to measure you and see you on a bike, precise fit information is difficult to supply. It’s also not unusual for someone to be able to ride two different sizes depending on their goals, flexibility, and fit tolerance. That said, we have some fantastic retailers, and we’d encourage you to go start a conversation with them about what you want from your new bike. You can find the retailer closest to you on our Dealer Locator.
