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The Cervélo R5 has long been a favorite of Cervélo-sponsored pro riders. The new R5 is stiffer, more aero, and fits better, three things pro racers clamor for. It also has a unique place in the Cervélo lineup.
To be fair, all Cervélo’s now have a unique place. That’s because Cervélo abandoned the idea that they should use a single geometry across their road line. While the older idea had it’s place—you’d know that the same-size R- and S- bikes would fit the same—it ignored the reality that the kinds of riders going for these bikes were not only looking for different things, but also expected the bike to fit differently. The R5 is a perfect example: pro riders were sizing down with the R5 and were installing negative 17-degree long stems to get into the position they wanted. That is no longer necessary, as the R5 now has less stack and more reach than the previous iteration.
To be fair, all Cervélo’s now have a unique place. That’s because Cervélo abandoned the idea that they should use a single geometry across their road line. While the older idea had it’s place—you’d know that the same-size R- and S- bikes would fit the same—it ignored the reality that the kinds of riders going for these bikes were not only looking for different things, but also expected the bike to fit differently. The R5 is a perfect example: pro riders were sizing down with the R5 and were installing negative 17-degree long stems to get into the position they wanted. That is no longer necessary, as the R5 now has less stack and more reach than the previous iteration.
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