The outer shape of the R5 is identical to that of the RCA overframe (see TOUR 12/2013 ->) is identical. However, due to production in Asia instead of the USA and some changes to the carbon construction plan, it is much more favourable. Like the RCA, the R5 has so-called squoval profiles on all tubes in the wind, which are round at the front and flattened on the side facing away from the wind. As inconspicuous as this measure is, the effect is clear. Although the R5 is not as streamlined as a real aero frame, it is the fastest of the conventional models. Because the stiffness values, comfort and weight are also very good, the bike comes very close to being the perfect all-rounder. The riding position is on the edge of comfort geometry.
Price 6,000 euros
Weight 6.8 kilos
Reference/Info www.cervelo.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 853/322/53 grammes
Frame sizes*** 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 cm
Seat/steering angle 73°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 550/565/173 mm plus 8 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 985/54 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 579/385 mm/1.50
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing top 1-1/8, bottom 1-3/8 inch
Brakes/gears Shimano Dura-Ace 9000
Bottom bracket Rotor 3DF (52/36 t., BB-Right)
Wheels/tyres Fulcrum Racing 3.5/Vittoria Diamante Pro Light
Handlebar/stem FSA K-Force/FSA OS99
Saddle/post Fizik Antares/FSA K-Force (27.2 mm)
*The grades are calculated up to the final grade with all decimal places; for a better overview, however, we indicate all grades with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
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