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PERFORMANCE<\/span><\/h5>\n\n

Cerv\u00e9lo R5 Disc Force<\/h2>\n\n

\u00a38,599 <\/span>Is this classic still the race bike of your dreams?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Weight <\/strong>7.4kg (56cm) Frame <\/strong>Cerv\u00e9lo R5 Fork <\/strong>Cerv\u00e9lo R5 Gears <\/strong>SRAM Force 48\/35, 10-33 Brakes <\/strong>SRAM Force disc Wheels Reserve <\/strong>34\/37mm rims Finishing <\/strong>kit <\/strong>Cerv\u00e9lo carbon bar and stem, Prologo Scratch M5 PAS TiRox saddle, Vittoria Corsa TLR G2.0, 700x25c tyres<\/p>\n\n

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The Good<\/strong>
Lively ride; handling; comfort; classic good looks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bad<\/strong>
Expensive compared with its rivals and tubeless tyres.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

Fettling fiddles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Up front, the decision to fully integrate the hydraulic hoses does mean swapping parts is slightly trickier than before<\/p>\n\n

Aero gains<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Hiding the cables has apparently shaved off 25g of aerodynamic drag, which is around 3W at 48km\/h \u2013 and results in very clean lines<\/p>\n\n

An extra bonus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The Reserve wheels are backed by a lifetime warranty for the original owner, including \u201clow-cost crash replacements\u201d if a mishap occurs<\/p>\n\n

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CERV\u00c9LO\u2019S R5 DISC <\/strong>Force eTap AXS is a classic road-racing bike. Cerv\u00e9lo has stuck to the R-Series\u2019 original tenets \u2013a stiff, lightweight carbon frameset with racy geometry, traditional lines and pencilthin seatstays. Though this wouldn\u2019t be 2022 without aero gains, electronic gearing<\/p>\n\n

Thanks to input from pro riders, Cerv\u00e9lo has actually reduced frontend stiffness and it\u2019s a change for the better too, as it glides more smoothly over rough roads. You\u2019ll still feel big knocks, but the more compliant front end dissipates road buzz well. Rear-end comfort is also impressive, thanks to a slim D-shaped seatpost and its dainty seatstays.<\/p>\n\n

With a renewed focus on weight, Cerv\u00e9lo says a 56cm frame is now a scant 703g. But the R5 doesn\u2019t totally ignore aerodynamics.<\/p>\n\n

Cerv\u00e9lo\u2019s trademark Squoval (square-oval) tube shapes are more aerodynamically efficient than completely round tubes, and the fork crown flows elegantly into the down tube to help smooth the airflow.<\/p>\n\n

The R5\u2019s low overall mass means it feels sprightly on the climbs, and when stamping on the pedals, the stout bottombracket area, down tube and chainstays ensure there\u2019s no detectable flex. The agile but predictable handling, compliance and a lack of deep section tubes or rims to catch any errant gusts of wind, also make it a confident descender in all weathers.<\/p>\n\n

SRAM\u2019s Force eTap AXS continues to impress, providing reliable shifting and excellent braking. The inclusion of a SRAM Force AXS power meter is a real boon.<\/p>\n\n

The Reserve 34\/37mm tubeless-ready carbon wheels complement the build very well and offer a small aero benefit. The premium Vittoria Corsa tyres offer a great balance of low rolling resistance, high grip and reasonable puncture protection.<\/p>\n\n

There have been lighter, stiffer R5s, but for everyone except dedicated hill climb racers, this still represents progress. It might not be the fastest or lightest bike, but it does practically everything well \u2013 though at \u00a38,599 it lags behind its rivals for value.<\/p>\n\n

That aside, the Cerv\u00e9lo R5 Disc remains very much the same bike many road cyclists have long admired.<\/p>\n\n

Simon von Bromley <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

Verdict<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

A classic road-racing bike in every sense, and SRAM Force impresses, but it ain\u2019t cheap<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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