Cervelo S5
A race-focused road bike from 2026, made in 6 sizes from 48 to 61. Fits tyres up to 34 mm.
Size
Stack 542 mmReach 384 mm
Geometry
| Size | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit | ||||||
| Stack (mm)How high the front sits | 496 | 519 | 542 | 565 | 588 | 608 |
| Reach (mm)How far forward the bars start | 367 | 376 | 384 | 392 | 401 | 409 |
| Stack ÷ reach Higher = more upright | 1.35 | 1.38 | 1.41 | 1.44 | 1.47 | 1.49 |
| Top tube (effective) (mm)Horizontal top-tube length | 520 | 535 | 550 | 565 | 581 | 595 |
| Seat tube angle Saddle position over the pedals | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Head tube length (mm)Front-end height | 64 | 82 | 104 | 125 | 152 | 173 |
| Standover (mm)Clearance when you stop | 712 | 734 | 758 | 781 | 804 | 822 |
| Handling | ||||||
| Head tube angle Steeper = quicker steering | 71° | 72° | 73° | 73.5° | 73.5° | 73.5° |
| Fork offset (mm)Fork rake | 59 | 53 | 47 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Trail (mm)More = steadier steering | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Wheelbase (mm)Longer = more stable | 973 | 974 | 975 | 982 | 999 | 1013 |
| Chainstay (mm)Shorter = snappier | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 | 405 |
| BB drop (mm)More = lower centre of gravity | 75 | 75 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 70 |
| BB height (mm)Pedal clearance in corners | 262 | 262 | 264 | 264 | 267 | 267 |
| Front centre (mm)Room for your toes | 579 | 580 | 581 | 588 | 604 | 617 |
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
- Neutral56 mm trail
- Wheelbase
- Agile975 mm
- Chainstays
- Snappy405 mm
- BB drop
- Typical72 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 +2 mm, reach same | 54 | +2 mm | same |
| Trek Émonda ALR 52026Stack −1 mm, reach +2 mm | 54 | −1 mm | +2 mm |
| Cervelo R52026Stack +3 mm, reach −1 mm | 54 | +3 mm | −1 mm |
| Grind ARC2026Stack same, reach same | M | same | same |
| Trek Madone SL 5 Gen 82027Stack +4 mm, reach same | MD | +4 mm | same |
| Giant Propel Advanced 12026Stack +3 mm, reach +4 mm | M | +3 mm | +4 mm |