The Cervelo R5 carries a storied legacy spanning over twenty years, from groundbreaking designs to professional victories on cycling's biggest stages. This latest iteration combines exceptional lightness—5.97kg in premium builds—with the rigidity needed for elite-level competition. Pauline Ferrand-Prevot's Tour de France Femmes triumph showcases its real-world performance. Crafting a lightweight frame is straightforward; engineering one that remains stiff enough for explosive acceleration and power transfer is the true test. The R5 excels on demanding terrain—whether tackling Alpine passes or steep mountain grades. It accelerates sharply, climbs with authority, and descends with confidence and control. While professional racing demands a 6.8kg minimum, everyday riders gain a significant advantage with the market's lightest road bike option, making every climb feel more manageable and every sprint more responsive.

Sizes	48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
Fork	Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork
1-piece Handlebar/Stem	Cervélo HB18 Carbon
Handlebar Sizing	Size 48 - 36cm Size 51 - 38cm Size 54 - 40cm Size 56 - 40cm Size 58 - 40cm Size 61 - 40cm
Stem Sizing	Size 48 - 80mm Size 51 - 90mm Size 54 - 100mm Size 56 - 100mm Size 58 - 110mm Size 61 - 120mm
Seatpost	Cervélo SP33 Carbon
Seatpost Sizing	Size 48 - 0mm Size 51 - 0mm Size 54 - 0mm Size 56 - 0mm Size 58 - 15mm Size 61 - 15mm
Saddle	Prologo Nago R4 PAS Tirox Lightweight
Bottom Bracket	FSA, BBright thread together for 24mm spindle
Headset	FSA IS2 1-1/4, 45° x 45° / 1-1/2, 36° x 45°
Front Thru Axle	Cervélo Aero Thru Axle Front, M12x1.5mm, 122mm length
Rear Thru Axle	Cervélo Aero Thru Axle Rear, M12x1.0mm, 169mm length
Front Wheel	Reserve 34TA, DT Swiss 240, 12x100mm, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible
Rear Wheel	Reserve 37TA, DT Swiss 240, 12x142mm, HG freehub 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible
Tires	Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed TLR G2.0 700x26c
Shifter/Brake Levers	Shimano Ultegra, R8170
Crankset	Shimano Ultegra, R8100, 52/36T
Power Meter	4iiii Precision Pro, GEN3+ Dual Sided
Crank Sizing	Size 48 - 165mm Size 51 - 165mm Size 54 - 170mm Size 56 - 170mm Size 58 - 172.5mm Size 61 - 172.5mm
Chain	Shimano M8100
Cassette	Shimano Ultegra, R8100, 11-34T, 12-Speed
Front Derailleur	Shimano Ultegra, R8150
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Ultegra, R8150
Brake Rotors	Shimano CL800 Centerlock
Accessories	- Cervélo Front Computer/Accessory Mount 887 - Cervélo Rear Accessory Mount
Max Tire Width (Actual)	34mm