Expectations for the S3 were high, after all Cervélo is considered a pioneer of the aero trend. The good result in the wind tunnel, especially with oblique wind flow, confirms the Canadians' concept of showing the wind the long nose from the front with slim tubes and a narrow silhouette. At 77 Nm per degree in the steering head, the riding stability is in a range that normal-weight, experienced riders can cope with. The racing-style riding position shows that the S3 is aimed at this clientele. The test bike is still the 2010 version, as the 2011 model was not yet available. According to Cervélo, the frame remains technically unchanged. During the ride test, it was noticeable that the Zipp wheels - also the 2010 version - were clearly out of balance. The shifting behaviour of the asymmetrical Rotor chainrings was impeccable.
Price: 9.199 Euro
Weight: 6,6 Kilo
Reference/Info www.cervelo.com
Weight frame/fork/ headset bearing* 1,110/389/56 g
Frame sizes** 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 cm
Seat/steering angle 73.5°/73.5°
Seat/top/head tube 550/575/180 mm plus 16 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 1,000/53 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 583/408 mm/1.43
Equipment
Fork 3T Funda Team
Steering bearing FSA, 1-1/8 inch
Brakes/gear Shimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracket Rotor 3D (53/39 t.)
Wheels/tyres Zipp 404 Tubular/Vittoria Corsa Evo (tubular tyres)
Handlebar/stem 3T Ergonova/3T ARX Team
Saddle/post Fizik Arione/Cervélo Aero SL
*Weighed weights. **Manufacturer's specification, test size greased. ***Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR (stack to reach): Values from 1.45 to 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below that are race-like, above that comfortable.
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