Cervelo R5 SRAM Force eTap AXS D1 12 Speed

WHAT GOES UP MUST COME DOWN R5 has one job—get to the top, fast. But for all the glory and fanfare that comes with a summit finish, they’re rarely the only climb of the day. And while a race isn’t usually won on a descent, they can certainly be lost. A climbing bike that can’t carve a hairpin is a bit like a cup of decaf coffee. This is the fourth iteration of the R5, and while weight and stiffness have varied over the years, the handling, poise, and unmatched prowess on a descent have been consistent since day one. FASTER IN EVERY DIRECTION The new R5 frame is 130g lighter than the previous model—a 16% reduction from an already-light frame.  And while aerodynamics wasn’t a focus with this frame the way they would be on an S5 or P5, bringing the cables inside reduced drag by 25g. AERODYNAMICS Aerodynamics is at the very core of what we do at Cervélo. The company was founded with the goal of making cyclists faster, and using aerodynamics is the best way to achieve that goal