{"id":49305,"date":"2023-05-11T13:05:57","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T11:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=728091"},"modified":"2023-05-11T13:35:36","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T11:35:36","slug":"cervelo-to-debut-zfs-5-full-suspension-mountain-bike-at-nove-mesto-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/cervelo-to-debut-zfs-5-full-suspension-mountain-bike-at-nove-mesto-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Cerv\u00e9lo to debut ZFS-5 full-suspension mountain bike at Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cerv\u00e9lo’s second mountain bike is “progressive, but racy” <\/p>

By Finlay Anderson\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 11 May 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Cerv\u00e9lo will be debuting its new ZFS-5 full-suspension cross-country mountain bike at this weekend\u2019s UCI MTB World Cup in Nov\u00e9 M\u011bsto.<\/p>\n

While the final specs and pricing are still under wraps, we can take a look at the new Cerv\u00e9lo ZFS-5\u2019s design, geometry and features.<\/p>\n

The race-focused full-suspension bike follows the Cerv\u00e9lo ZHT-5 hardtail<\/a> released in October 2022.<\/p>\n

Progressive, but racy<\/h2>\n
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Cerv\u00e9lo says the ZFS-5 is \u201cprogressive, but racy\u201d.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cerv\u00e9lo<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Cerv\u00e9lo describes the ZFS-5 as \u201cprogressive, but racy\u201d and says it has been built for modern XCO courses<\/a>, which are characterised by large obstacles, jumps and drops.<\/p>\n

Cerv\u00e9lo claims the cross-country mountain bike<\/a> delivers the precision required for \u201celbow-to-elbow hole shot sprints\u201d and inspires confidence on rough tracks.<\/p>\n

Single-pivot suspension<\/h2>\n
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The Cerv\u00e9lo ZFS-5 has single-pivot suspension.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cerv\u00e9lo<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The new ZFS-5 features a carbon frame and a linkage-driven single pivot with a flex stay, which uses a floating brake mount for even flex on both sides of the swingarm.<\/p>\n

The flex stay single pivot seems to be the suspension design of choice for many of the latest full-suspension cross-country bikes, such as the new Pinarello Dogma XC<\/a>, Santa Cruz Blur<\/a> and Wilier Urta Max SLR<\/a>, providing a comfortable and tunable ride in a low-weight package.<\/p>\n

Threaded bottom bracket and SRAM UDH<\/h2>\n
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There\u2019s a SRAM Eagle Transmission under that muck.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cerv\u00e9lo<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

While Cerv\u00e9lo hasn\u2019t provided much information about the new ZFS-5 cross-country mountain bike, one thing we do know is it has a BSA threaded bottom bracket<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This is the same as the ZHT-5 hardtail mountain bike, as well as the brand\u2019s R5-CX cyclocross bike<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The move to a threaded bottom bracket on the R5-CX was notable given Cerv\u00e9lo had long stuck to press-fit bottom brackets.<\/p>\n

From pictures, we can also tell that \u2013 like Cerv\u00e9lo\u2019s hardtail \u2013 the ZFS-5 can be fitted with a SRAM Universal Derailleur Hanger<\/a> and consequently SRAM Eagle Transmission<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cerv\u00e9lo ZFS-5 geometry<\/h2>\n
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The Cerv\u00e9lo ZFS-5 comes with either 100mm or 120mm of travel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cerv\u00e9lo<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Cerv\u00e9lo ZFS-5 will be available in four sizes \u2013 S, M, L and XL.<\/p>\n

There are slight differences in geometry between the 100 and 120mm versions. The longer-travel bike gets a 66.6-degree head angle, compared to 67.8 degrees on the 100mm setup.<\/p>\n

The chainstays are shared between both configurations and grow with each size, from 432mm to 440mm, ensuring a consistent ride feel across the range.<\/p>\n

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\ufeffSize<\/th>S<\/th>M<\/th>L<\/th>XL<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Seat tube angle<\/b> (degrees)<\/td>76.5<\/td>76.3<\/td>76.2<\/td>76<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube angle<\/b> (degrees)<\/td>67.8<\/td>67.8<\/td>67.8<\/td>67.8<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay<\/b> (mm)<\/td>432<\/td>435<\/td>437<\/td>440<\/td> <\/tr>
Bottom bracket drop<\/b> (mm)<\/td>42<\/td>42<\/td>42<\/td>42<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube<\/b> (mm)<\/td>96<\/td>102<\/td>114<\/td>128<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/b> (mm)<\/td>1,120<\/td>1,149<\/td>1,180<\/td>1,215<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack<\/b> (mm)<\/td>584<\/td>590<\/td>601<\/td>614<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach<\/b> (mm)<\/td>421<\/td>445<\/td>469<\/td>496<\/td> <\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>