{"id":36377,"date":"2022-05-13T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/?post_type=purple_issue&p=36377"},"modified":"2022-05-17T10:36:43","modified_gmt":"2022-05-17T08:36:43","slug":"cervelo-caledonia-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/2022\/05\/13\/cervelo-caledonia-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Cerv\u00e9lo Caledonia 5"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
ENDURANCE<\/span><\/h5>\n\n

Cerv\u00e9lo Caledonia 5<\/h2>\n\n

\u00a36,999.99<\/span> Bike royalty now with 12-speed Ultegra Di2<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Weight <\/strong>7.95kg (56cm) Frame <\/strong>Carbon Fork Carbon Gears Shimano Ultegra Di2 8150, 52\/36, 11-34 Brakes <\/strong>Shimano Ultegra disc Wheels Reserve carbon Finishing kit <\/strong>Cerv\u00e9lo carbon bar, ST32 stem, carbon seatpost, saddle, Vittoria Rubino Pro 28mm tubeless tyres<\/p>\n\n

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The Good <\/strong>
Superb handling; comfort; it\u2019s quick<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bad<\/strong>
Price; needs better tyres<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

All the gear\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Shimano\u2019s new 12-speed semi-wireless Ultegra Di2 stars. The Caledonia 5 is also available with SRAM Force, Red and Shimano Dura-Ace<\/p>\n\n

In Reserve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The Reserve 40\/44 wheels have different rim depths and widths in order to minimise weight, optimise aerodynamics and maximise stability<\/p>\n\n

Extra, extra!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The Caledonia 5 comes with a Cerv\u00e9lo faceplate computer\/accessory mount, a rear accessory mount and removable mudguard fittings<\/p>\n\n

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THE FRONT END <\/strong>of the Cerv\u00e9lo Caledonia 5 Ultegra Di2 echoes the Canadian brand\u2019s aero road designs. Its smoothly interlocking fork crown blends into the aero-shaped head tube, which then flows into the ST32 stem with its aeroshaped headset and spacers, and fully integrated brake routing. In contrast, the rear features low-slung seatstays that look like<\/span> they\u2019re inspired by Cerv\u00e9lo\u2019s gravel \u00c1spero.<\/p>\n\n

The geometry is classic endurance-bike stuff, with a 72-degree head angle combining with a 50mm fork offset. This results in a trail figure of 57mm on a 25mm tyre, rising to 60mm on a 30mm tyre. Frame weight is a claimed 936g, with the fork adding 370g, and a complete bike weighing just 7.95kg.<\/p>\n\n

Cerv\u00e9lo\u2019s wheel partner Reserve supplies its slick 40\/44 carbon wheels, with the 40mm-deep front and 44mm rear both running DT Swiss\u2019 dependable 370 hubs.<\/p>\n\n

The front inner rim width is 25.4mm, the rear 25mm, and they shape the Vittoria Rubino Pro tyres well. The nominal 28mm width is bang on 30mm for the front wheel and just shy of 30mm on the rear.<\/p>\n\n

Shimano\u2019s new 12-speed, semi-wireless Di2 groupset makes its long-awaited appearance, and it shifts the chain precisely across the racy 52\/36 chainset and wide-range 11-34 cassette. Bluetooth connectivity links it to Shimano\u2019s E-TUBE app, allowing you to customise shifting options. The Caledonia\u2019s gearing is well pitched for the bike\u2019s intended audience, and the hydraulic brakes do a typically fine job of scrubbing power.<\/p>\n\n

When it comes to releasing power, the Caledonia accelerates with a proper punch when you stomp on the pedals. It\u2019s every inch a match for its supposedly \u2018race\u2019 bike rivals. It doesn\u2019t, however, have the downsides of a super-aggressive stretched riding position that you\u2019ll need a crash course in yoga to live with. And the stiff, responsive chassis doesn\u2019t come at the expense of comfort either.<\/p>\n\n

It\u2019s a superb bike but there is a fiscal caveat \u2013 it will cost you \u00a31,200 more than in 2020. Yes, it\u2019s improved; yes, the 12-speed is better; and yes, global costs have shot up.<\/p>\n\n

But it\u2019s still a helluva premium.<\/p>\n\n

Warren Rossiter <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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

Customisable Ultegra Di2 and a premium performance \u2013 but it does come at a premium price<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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