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 offers them two fashions underneath 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 underneath the UCI’s 6.9kg minimal weight restrict for race bikes, so that you higher begin on the lookout for spots to cover these fishing weights.
The body isn’t 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 at all times 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 keep up 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 part choice from their very own catalog (bear 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 end result? A motorbike for non-UCI racers that’s as gentle as potential with out sacrificing journey high quality or power. Oh, and it now suits 29mm tires because of 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 Parts
The unbelievable engineering of the 2 drivetrain manufacturers’ prime teams however, the 2 components are liable for the majority of the load 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 vendor will provide help to get the suitable dimension to your match at no additional cost…which is an enormous deal, you’re not caught driving 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 totally different choices to select from.
New Reserve 34/37 wheels have 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 Pace TLR G2.0 tires in a wholesome 26mm width.
There’s a 1x Construct, too
Wanna deal with the steepest climbs? Or simply be prepared for a future Categorised 2x hub improve? Take a look at the Crimson XPLR AXS construct with 1x entrance chainring and wide-range cassette.
Costs, specs, and all construct choices now dwell on their web site.
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