Cervélo R5 Force eTap AXS

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.

FORK               
Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5 Fork

HEADSET       
FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2

WHEELS         
New Reserve 34/37mm Zipp 76/176 XDR, 20h (F), 24h (R), 22.6mm IW (F), 21.6mm IW (R), Center-Lock, Tubeless Ready

TIRES               
Vittoria Corsa TLR G2.0 25c

CRANKSET    
SRAM Force AXS 48/35 with Power Meter

BOTTOM BRACKET     
SRAM Dub

CHAIN              
SRAM Force, 12 spd

FRONT DERAILLEUR  
SRAM Force eTap AXS 12 spd

REAR DERAILLEUR     
SRAM Force eTap AXS 12 spd

CASSETTE     
SRAM Force 12s XG1270, 10-33

SHIFTERS       
SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD 12 spd

HANDLEBAR 
Cervélo HB13 Carbon

STEM               
Cervélo ST31 Carbon

BRAKE CALIPER 
SRAM Force HRD

BRAKE ROTOR    
SRAM Paceline 160mm

SADDLE          
Prologo Scratch M5 PAS TiRox

SEATPOST     
Cervélo SP20 Carbon Aero Post

ACCESSORIES     
Cervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount