BICYCLE CERVELO R5 ULTEGRA DI2 2024

The R5 has always had a single purpose: to reach the top as fast as possible. But a finish line set at the end of a long ascent rarely aligns with the day's only climb. Usually a race isn’t decided on the descent, but you can lose it easily on the descent. A climber’s bike that can’t handle a switchback on a descent tastes like a cup of decaf coffee. This is the fourth generation of Cervélo R5, and while weight and stiffness have improved over the years, handling and the unmatched agility have remained constant since its first day of life.

FASTER IN EVERY DIRECTION

The new R5 frame is lighter by 130 g compared to the previous model, a 16% reduction. Additionally, even though aerodynamics were not a primary objective for this frame as they would be for an S5 or a P5, the integrated cables solution reduced aerodynamic drag by 25 g.

DARKER THAN NIGHT, LIGHTER THAN AIR

The black color can absorb all light, but the Cervélo Five Black is anything but heavy. This ultra-minimal graphics and paint package translates into a considerably lighter frame: you won’t even see them coming.

LESS RIGID, ALWAYS FAST

The R5 is stiff, but not too stiff. A perfect mix of handling, stability, and power transfer that feels “just right” and keeps you fresh and ready for the road ahead.

Turbulent Aero

This year’s novelty for the R5 models is the standard Reserve 34|37 TA wheel set. TA stands for Turbulent Aero, a new way of thinking about aerodynamics. Reserve and Cervélo have developed a protocol to replicate real-world wind conditions in wind tunnel testing so as to develop aerodynamic profile shapes that perform better in everyday use. This means the wheels are not only light, responsive, and fast, but also exceptionally stable and safe in all wind conditions.

INTEGRATED SRAM POWER

Red and Force versions include Quarq Zero powermeters integrated into the crankset. Integrating a powermeter translates to improved stiffness, lighter weight, and greater accuracy than aftermarket solutions, and the DZero offers power measurement accurate to +/- 1.5%, even in variable temperatures.

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