Cervelo R5CX Force eTap AXS Cyclocross Bike

WORLDS WINNER
Marianne Vos and Wout van Aert lit up courses from Namur to Zolder in the winter of 2021, culminating in Marianne’s dominant performance at World Championships in Fayettevile, USA. Vos and van Aert have a dozen World, European, and National titles between the two of them, and know a thing or three about cyclocross racing. We used their input to perfect every detail of the R5-CX—just ask the 2023 World Champ, Fem van Empel.

INSPIRED BY THE R5, BUT A BIKE ALL ITS OWN
You might recall that this isn’t our first ‘cross bike. In 2007, we made two R3 Cross frames for Jonathan Page, one of which he rode straight to being the first American on a World Cup Podium. Like the R3 Cross, the R5-CX draws much of its performance and design from the R5, but with some key differences. The handling and fit are unique to this model, and based on Wout and Marianne’s input. And while we’ve kept the asymmetric cups of BBRight, we've threaded them into a T47-sized hole. While a unique-to-us implementation, it uses standard inboard and outboard T47 cups.

THE ULTIMATE CX FRAME
The D-shaped seat post (with double clamps, stock), not only adds compliance but was a specific request from Wout and Marianne to keep the saddle facing forward in the event of a crash. All cables route internally, and the frame is only compatible with electronic drivetrains to limit grit and water ingress. There's gobs of clearance for gobs of mud, and it’ll be available in four sizes—51, 54, 56, and 58cm.

R5-CX PALMARÈS

• 2023 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS HOOGERHEIDE: Fem van Empel | Team Jumbo-Visma
• 2023 WORLD CUP OVERALL: Fem van Empel | Team Jumbo-Visma
• 2023 WORLD CUP BENIDORM: Wout van Aert & Fem van Empel | Team Jumbo-Visma
• 2023 WORLD CUP ZONHOVEN: Wout van Aert | Team Jumbo-Visma
• 2022 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FAYETTEVILLE: Marianne Vos | Team Jumbo-Visma
• 2022 DUTCH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS RUCPHEN: Marianne Vos | Team Jumbo-Visma
• 2022 BELGIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS MIDDELKERKE: Wout van Aert | Team Jumbo-Visma
• 2022 X2O TROFEE BAAL - GP SVEN NYS: Wout van Aert | Team Jumbo-Visma

SPECIFICATIONS
SIZES: 51, 54, 56, 58
FORK: Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5CX Fork
HEADSET: FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2
THRU AXLES: Cervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142
WHEELS: Rear:Reserve 44, 25mm IW, Zipp 176,12x142mm, XDR freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible Front: Reserve 40, 25.5mm IW, Zipp 76, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible
TIRES: Panaracer CGCX TLC 700x33c
CRANKSET: SRAM Force 1 AXS, 40T, DUB, with power meter
BOTTOM BRACKET: SRAM DUB, T47 BBright
CHAIN: SRAM Force, 12 speed
REAR DERAILLEUR: SRAM Force AXS, 12 speed
CASSETTE: SRAM Force, 10-33, 12 Speed
SHIFTERS: SRAM Force AXS, 12 speed
HANDLEBAR: Cervélo HB13 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp
STEM: Cervélo ST31 Carbon
BRAKE CALIPERS: SRAM Force
SADDLE: Selle Italia Flite Boost SuperFlow Ti
SEATPOST: Cervélo SP24 Carbon
BRAKE ROTOR: SRAM Paceline Centerlock
ACCESSORIES: Cervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount