R5 Red eTap AXS Road Bike

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

“On the R5 Red eTap AXS, you instantly notice the frame’s efficiency—every watt goes forward. The Red crank with integrated power meter is perfect for pacing long climbs, and the SRAM Red brakes bite confidently even on technical descents. Reserve’s 34/37 wheels make the bike feel alive under acceleration, and the aero thru-axles help stabilize the handling at speed. It’s the kind of setup that rewards aggressive riding.”

The R5 Red eTap AXS is designed for riders who demand both the lightest platform and the highest-performance wireless shifting available. Cervélo begins with a 651g carbon frame and an all-carbon tapered fork that together strike a rare balance between torsional stiffness and feathery weight—key for maintaining stability under high load during steep ascents. The one-piece HB18 cockpit eliminates unnecessary hardware while providing consistent steering precision across the size range.

SRAM’s Red eTap AXS E1 drivetrain elevates the R5 chassis into a race-winning platform. Riders benefit from a 48/35T Red crankset with integrated power measurement, paired to a 10-33T cassette for ideal high-mountain gearing. The Red E1 derailleurs deliver reliably fast wireless shifts, and the Paceline X rotors ensure smooth heat management on long, technical descents. The Reserve 34TA/37TA wheel pairing—DT Swiss 180 hubs on this build—creates a responsive, aerodynamic system optimized for rapid accelerations and predictable handling on varied terrain.

With tire clearance up to 34mm and Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed TLR tires included, the R5 Red eTap AXS is built to excel on summit-laden routes, race-day attacks, and high-speed descents alike. When the gradient tilts skyward, this is the bike designed to keep you in the front group.

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