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 CarbonThru Axles
Cervélo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142
Handlebar Cervélo HB13 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp
Stem Cervélo ST31 Carbon
Accessories Cervélo Handlebar Front Computer/Light Mount, Cervélo Rear Accessory Mount