P5 is a contre la montre catalyst. It’s made for one thing—helping you go as fast as possible between Point A and Point B.
On the new bike, Cervelo focused on creating a fast platform that could be made faster with the latest wheels and cutting-edge fit adaptations. There’s room for a 34mm tire on wide wheels, which improve aerodynamics and reduce rolling resistance. The basebar is lower to reduce CdA but possible stack has increased, and the extensions can now be adjusted between 0 and 30 degrees in five-millimeter increments. For triathletes, Cervelo includes a variety of storage options, because half the battle is taking in sufficient calories to deliver a strong marathon.
SIMPLICITY & ADJUSTABILITY
The new one-piece front end (first pioneered on the S5) is simpler to assemble and adjust, and stack is now adjustable up to 40mm, while the basebar height drops by 10mm to minimize frontal area. The new riser increases tilt adjustability, 0 to 30 degrees, in 5-degree increments.
SPEED
The new P5 frame is about a watt faster aerodynamically than the previous model, and has clearance for 34mm tires. That clearance means plenty of room for Reserve’s new 77/88 wheelset, and Vittoria’s 29mm tire. which saves about 4 watts over the previous Reserve/Vittoria pair for a total system savings of about 5 watts.
COMFORT & CONTROL
The new armrests and pads on the P5 are wider, taller, and thicker than before. It’s definitely more comfortable, but it’s also more confidence-inspiring. More surface area here leads to better control, which means more time in the most aerodynamic position possible.
COMPLIANCEThe new fastback seat stay design reduces vertical stiffness by about 22% (while maintaining the lateral stiffness needed for power transfer). The TT position is unforgiving (to say the least), but the new P5 will help you roll into T2 a lot fresher.
SRAM INTEGRATED POWER
Red and Force builds include Quarq Zero powermeters integrated into the crank. The integration of a powermeter results in better stiffness, lighter weight, and improved accuracy over aftermarket solutions—and the DZero delivers power measurement accurate to +/- 1.5%, even in variable temperatures.
| Fork | Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered P5 Fork |
| Headset | FSA IS2 1-1/8 x 1-3/8 |
| Thru Axles | Cervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142 |
| Rear Wheel | Reserve 88 TA, Zipp ZR1 SS, 12x142mm, HG freehub, 24h, centerlock, tubeless compatible |
| Front Wheel | Reserve 77 TA, Zipp ZR1 SS, 12x100mm, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible |
| Tire | Corsa Speed Pro TLR 700x29 |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura Ace, R9200, 54/40T, 12 Speed |
| Bottom Bracket | Ceramic Speed, BBright for 24mm spindle |
| Chain | Shimano M9100, 12 speed |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura Ace, R9250, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura Ace, R9250, 12 speed, Direct Mount |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-34, 12 Speed |
| Left Shifter/Brake | Shimano Dura Ace, R9180, 12 speed |
| Right Shifter/Brake | Shimano Dura Ace, R9180, 12 speed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura Ace, R9160 |
| Brake Calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Saddle | Prologo Dimension Tri Nack |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP23 Carbon |
| Brake Rotors | Shimano CL900 Centerlock |