Cervelo R3 | Competitive Cyclist

R SERIES

For those seeking the modern interpretation of the classic road bike, the R Series represents many riders’ personal benchmark. Sleek and fast, poised and purposeful, these machines are a natural choice for climbers and stage racers.

The pinnacle R5 is a proven World Tour contender that has earned accolades from many of cycling’s most renowned critics. Its competitively priced sibling, the R3, displays many of the best familial traits like the locked in cornering feel and explosive response while sprinting. Whichever model suits your needs, you can be confident that you’ll be riding one of the most advanced machines on the road today.

CERVELO R3 DISC

Although the R3 Disc may officially play second fiddle to its big brother, the R5, you wouldn’t know it from taking it out on the road. Its nearly identical fit, refined handling, and undeniable good looks all contribute to a package that goes,

toe to toe with the world’s best race bikes.

And while it forgoes a few of the technical details that make the R5 such an extraordinary piece of engineering, we have to admit that, for many of us, the R3 is the bike we’d choose to own. It’s just that good.

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CERVELO R3 DISC

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The impressive stiffness, especially through the downtube, that helps it feel so locked into corners also aids in driving watts to the rear wheel, making the R3 a truly rewarding climber. But perhaps the R3’s best trait is that it does so many things as well as it does. We could call it versatile, but this is genuinely a master of nearly every task one could ask of a race bike.

And in addition to playing an essential role in maximizing frame stiffness, Cervelo’s oversized BBRight bottom bracket shell easily accommodates whichever crankset you prefer. For those seeking a no nonsense race bike of the highest order, it would be a tragic mistake to overlook the R3 Disc.

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The R3 is built on Cervelo’s Elite Road fit, which is just slightly less aggressive than the R5’s Pro Race fit. It revolves around a low stack height, which maintains an aggressive feel and allows ample adjustment to accommodate a wider range of riders. The wheelbase is also a touch shorter than the R5’s and the bottom bracket just a few millimeters higher, which lends the R3 a slightly quicker handling feel. The impressive stiffness, especially through the downtube, that helps it feel so locked into corners also aids in driving watts to the rear wheel, making the R3 a truly rewarding climber. But perhaps the R3’s best trait is that it does so many things as well as it does. We could call it versatile, but this is genuinely a master of nearly every task one could ask of a race bike.

As you’d expect, the R3 Disc is built to accommodate the latest build kits from your component manufacturer of choice. Flat mount disc brake compatibility and thru axles at both ends leave plenty of choices. Clearance for 28mm tires is much appreciated as well, giving more options for those seeking a slightly more forgiving ride. And in addition to playing an essential role in maximizing frame stiffness, Cervelo’s oversized BBRight bottom bracket shell easily accommodates whichever crankset you prefer. For those seeking a no nonsense race bike of the highest order, it would be a tragic mistake to overlook the R3 Disc.

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CERVELO R5 DISC

The pinnacle R5 Disc is a perfect example of the magic that occurs when passion and skill coalesce without limitation. Built to compete, and to win, on the World Tour stage,

this is Cervelo’s ultimate interpretation of the stage racer.

It makes an ideal partner for climbers as well thanks to its airy lightness and stunning stiffness. Within the rarified air of Superbikes, the R5 is feared and respected by its competitors, and adored by those fortunate enough to call one their own.

Considering the R5’s focus, there should be no surprise that it’s built on Cervelo’s Pro Race fit, which centers around a lower stack height, lending an aggressive feel when in motion and tucking the rider out of the wind, thereby reducing drag. But its stiffness and aggressiveness are tempered with a touch of comfort, especially through the rear triangle’s carefully tuned degree of vertical flex and the proprietary D shaped seatpost, which work in concert to attenuate road chatter. The result is a machine that feels eager to race, yet remains welcoming day after day, inviting the rider back into the saddle even at the tail end of a stage race.

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CERVELO R5 DISC

The pinnacle R5 Disc is a perfect example of the magic that occurs when passion and skill coalesce without limitation. Built to compete, and to win, on the World Tour stage,

this is Cervelo’s ultimate interpretation of the stage racer.

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The R5 Disc is built around the full range of component standards we’ve come to expect from the breed. Naturally, that means flat mount disc brake compatibility and through axles fore and aft, as well as clearance for 28mm tires if you like. Cables are cleanly tucked away and routed internally. Cervelo’s oversized BBRight bottom bracket is essential to maximizing frame stiffness and power transfer while allowing for your choice of groupset.

For racers looking to experience a true World Tour race bike, the R5 is an obvious standout in its impressive class.

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For racers looking to experience a true World Tour race bike, the R5 is an obvious standout in its impressive class.

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