"Flaunting the UCI minimum weight limit, Cervelo just unveiled a fresh lineup of R5 road bikes with updated drivetrains, wheels, and cockpit that gives them two models under 6kg. Both the top-level SRAM Red and Shimano Dura-Ace builds come in at a claimed 5.97kg (13.25lbs). That's 900g under the UCI's 6.9kg minimum weight limit for race bikes, so you better start looking for spots to hide those fishing weights."
"The R5 has always been their lightweight race bike, and this latest model is designed to handle the biggest mountain stages (including the descents) and the strongest riders. The new R5 claims to maintain the stiffness required for quick accelerations, high-speed corners, and razor-sharp pack handling...all while dropping a combined 100g from the frame and fork. The new R5 frame is just 651g (claimed, size 56), and the fork is just 298g."
Cervelo's updated R5 lineup delivers two complete builds at a claimed 5.97kg (13.25 lbs), about 900g below the UCI minimum. The frameset lost 100g, with the size-56 frame at 651g and the fork at 298g. House-brand component choices trimmed 326g, aided by in-house wheels and a one-piece HB18 bar–stem that saves roughly 150g versus a two-piece combo while improving aerodynamics and comfort. The bike targets lightweight racing on big mountain stages and high-speed handling, and now fits 29mm tires after small geometry tweaks without sacrificing race-oriented handling.
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