Cervelo R5
A race-focused road bike from 2026, made in 6 sizes from 48 to 61. Fits tyres up to 34 mm.
Size
Stack 545 mmReach 383 mm
Geometry
| Size | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | ||||||
| Stack (mm)How high the front sits | 496 | 520 | 545 | 568 | 591 | 611 |
| Reach (mm)How far forward the bars start | 369 | 377 | 383 | 391 | 400 | 408 |
| Stack ÷ reach Higher = more upright | 1.35 | 1.38 | 1.42 | 1.45 | 1.48 | 1.50 |
| Top tube (effective) (mm)Horizontal top-tube length | 506 | 526 | 545 | 565 | 581 | 595 |
| Seat tube angle Saddle position over the pedals | 74.5° | 74° | 73.5° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Head tube length (mm)Front-end height | 90 | 109 | 132 | 156 | 183 | 204 |
| Standover (mm)Clearance when you stop | 700 | 731 | 757 | 779 | 803 | 822 |
| Handling | ||||||
| Head tube angle Steeper = quicker steering | 72° | 72° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Fork offset (mm)Fork rake | 58 | 52 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Trail (mm)More = steadier steering | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Wheelbase (mm)Longer = more stable | 977 | 978 | 978 | 993 | 1010 | 1025 |
| Chainstay (mm)Shorter = snappier | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 |
| BB drop (mm)More = lower centre of gravity | 77 | 77 | 74 | 74 | 72 | 72 |
| BB height (mm)Pedal clearance in corners | 260 | 260 | 262 | 262 | 265 | 265 |
| Front centre (mm)Room for your toes | 579 | 580 | 580 | 594 | 611 | 625 |
Underlined values are calculated by BikeLens. A dash means the brand doesn't publish it.
How it rides
Race-focused
A low, stretched position built for speed. Suits flexible riders who like to ride fast.
Handling, size 54
- Steering
- Neutral57 mm trail
- Wheelbase
- Agile978 mm
- Chainstays
- Balanced410 mm
- BB drop
- Typical74 mm
Bikes that fit like it
The closest road frames from other ranges, against size 54 here.
| Bike | Size | Stack | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 LTD - Red Bull TdF2026Stack −1 mm, reach +1 mm | 54 | −1 mm | +1 mm |
| Trek Madone SL 5 Gen 82027Stack +1 mm, reach +1 mm | MD | +1 mm | +1 mm |
| Cervelo S52026Stack −3 mm, reach +1 mm | 54 | −3 mm | +1 mm |
| Trek Émonda ALR 52026Stack −4 mm, reach +3 mm | 54 | −4 mm | +3 mm |
| Giant Propel Advanced 12026Stack same, reach +5 mm | M | same | +5 mm |
| Cube Litening Aero C:68X Race2026Stack −3 mm, reach +6 mm | 54 | −3 mm | +6 mm |