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.
Fork Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork
Headset FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2
Seatpost Cervélo SP24 Carbon
Left Shifter/Brake SRAM Red AXS, 12 speed
Right Shifter/Brake SRAM Red AXS, 12 speed
Rear Derailleur SRAM Red AXS, 12 speed
Front Derailleur SRAM Red AXS, 12 speed
Brake Calipers SRAM Red
Thru Axles Cervélo Aero Thru-Axles, 12×100/142
Crankset SRAM Red AXS, 48/35T, DUB, with power meter
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB Ceramic, BBright
Handlebar Cervélo HB13 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp
Stem Cervélo ST31 Carbon
Saddle Prologo Scratch M5 Nack
Cassette SRAM Red, 10-33, 12 Speed
Chain SRAM Red, 12 speed
Front Wheel Reserve 34, 23mm IW, Zipp ZR1 SS, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible
Rear Wheel Reserve 37, 21.6mm IW, Zipp ZR1 SS,12x142mm, XDR freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible