Cervelo R5 Force ETAP AXS

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.

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.

SPECS:

Frame	Cervélo Carbon
Fork	Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork
Rims/Wheels	New Reserve 34/37mm Tubeless Ready
Hubs	DT370 XDR Center-Lock OR Zipp 76/176 XDR Center-Lock
Spokes	N/A
Tires	Vittoria Corsa TLR G2.0 25c
Crankset	SRAM Force AXS with Power Meter
Chainrings	48/35
Bottom Bracket	SRAM Dub
Chain	SRAM Force, 12 spd
Front Derailleur	SRAM Force eTap AXS 12 spd
Rear Derailleur	SRAM Force eTap AXS 12 spd
Cassette/Rear Cogs	SRAM Force 12s XG1270, 10-33
Shifters	SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12 spd
Handlebars	Cervélo HB13 Carbon
Stem	Cervélo ST31 Carbon
Brake Levers	SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD
Brakes	SRAM Force HRD w/SRAM Paceline 160mm
Saddle	Prologo Scratch M5 PAS TiRox OR Selle Italia FLITE BOOST SuperFlow Ti
Seat Post	Cervelo SP24 Seatpost
Extras	Cervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount