Flaunting the UCI minimal weight restrict, Cervelo simply unveiled a contemporary lineup of R5 highway bikes with up to date drivetrains, wheels, and cockpit that provides them two fashions below 6kg.
Each the top-level SRAM Crimson and Shimano Dura-Ace builds are available in at a claimed 5.97kg (13.25lbs). That’s 900g below the UCI’s 6.9kg minimal weight restrict for race bikes, so that you higher begin in search of spots to cover these fishing weights.
The body is not any slouch, having propelled Pauline Ferrand-Prevot to victory at this summer season’s Tour de France Femmes. But they’ve managed to make it lighter than ever.
The R5 has all the time been their light-weight race bike, and this newest mannequin is designed to deal with the largest mountain phases (together with the descents) and the strongest riders. The brand new R5 claims to take care of the stiffness required for fast accelerations, high-speed corners, and razor-sharp pack dealing with…all whereas dropping a mixed 100g from the body and fork.
The brand new R5 body is simply 651g (claimed, dimension 56), and the fork is simply 298g.
Then add cautious element choice from their very own catalog (keep in mind, they’re owned by PON, which owns Reserve Wheels), the place they managed to shave 326g from all house-brand elements on the bike.
The consequence? A motorcycle for non-UCI racers that’s as mild as attainable with out sacrificing journey high quality or power. Oh, and it now matches 29mm tires due to a few small geometry tweaks (don’t fear, they are saying it handles almost equivalent to the prior mannequin…which is to say, it’s a race bike, not an endurance bike).
Key Light-weight Elements
The unbelievable engineering of the 2 drivetrain manufacturers’ prime teams however, the 2 components are liable for the majority of the burden financial savings are the wheels and one-piece bar-stem.
The brand new HB18 saves about 150g in comparison with a conventional two-piece bar and stem combo. It’s additionally extra aerodynamic, and, they are saying, extra comfy and stuffer. And all sizes are UCI authorized.
Extra importantly, your native Cervelo seller will enable you to get the appropriate dimension on your match at no further cost…which is an enormous deal, you’re not caught using no matter dimension some product supervisor spec’d for a given body dimension. Extra manufacturers ought to do that. Between widths and stem lengths, they’ve 15 completely different choices to select from.
New Reserve 34/37 wheels had been designed particularly for this construct and use front- and rear-specific profiles and depths. They saved about 60g from the prior model, but retain the identical stiffness and power.
Tucked into the spec checklist are a CeramicSpeed SL backside bracket, Prologo Nago R4 Nack (carbon), and Vittoria Corsa Professional Velocity TLR G2.0 tires in a wholesome 26mm width.
There’s a 1x Construct, too
Wanna sort out the steepest climbs? Or simply be prepared for a future Labeled 2x hub improve? Try the Crimson XPLR AXS construct with 1x entrance chainring and wide-range cassette.
Costs, specs, and all construct choices now stay on their web site.
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