CERVELO R5 FORCE AXS FIVE 2026 – BLACK/BRONZE

Model Description

The R5 is legendary. From the limits-shattering R5CA to Wout van Aert’s winning day on Mont Ventoux, R5 has been part of Cervelo’s story for over two decades. This all-new R5 is an incredibly light (5.97kg in RED and Dura-Ace builds) road bike that’s also stiff enough to compete at the highest levels of professional cycling—as Pauline Ferrand-Prevot proved when she rode it to victory at this summer’s Tour de France Femmes. It’s easy enough to make a light bike, but to make a light bike that’s stiff enough to accelerate quickly and transfer power from the sport’s biggest motors? That’s another challenge entirely. R5 is the bike for big days in the high mountains of the Tour de France, and the punishingly steep climbs of the Vuelta a Espana. Bikes built for the mountains must not only accelerate rapidly and climb exceptionally, but descend confidently and predictably. While the UCI mandates a minimum weight of 6.8kg, those of us in the ‘mere mortal’ category will benefit from having the lightest road bike on the market.

What it’s for

R5 is the bike for big days in the high mountains of the Tour de France, and the punishingly steep climbs of the Vuelta a Espana

Highlights

• Ultra-lightweight R5 carbon frame delivers exceptional climbing performance with world-class stiffness for explosive acceleration and race-winning power transfer
• SRAM Force AXS 2×12 wireless electronic drivetrain provides fast, precise shifting with a wide 10–33T cassette for efficient climbing and high-speed control
• Integrated one-piece carbon cockpit reduces weight while improving aerodynamics and front-end stiffness for sharper handling
• Reserve carbon wheelset with DT Swiss hubs delivers lightweight performance, responsiveness, and race-ready reliability
• Refined endurance-race geometry balances aggressive speed with confident descending and long-ride comfort for Grand Tour-level performance

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