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Pro Bike: Carlos Sastre's Cervélo TestTeam Cervélo R5

  • Most of the Cervelo Test Team is using the company's aero S3 model but team leader Carlos Sastre has decided on the latest R5 instead.

    Most of the Cervelo Test Team is using the company's aero S3 model but team leader Carlos Sastre has decided on the latest R5 instead.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Wheel partner Zipp supplies the team with a wide range of wheels to suit various applications and conditions.

    Wheel partner Zipp supplies the team with a wide range of wheels to suit various applications and conditions.

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  • While the R3 uses alloy dropouts, Cervelo's new R5 makes the switch to carbon fiber.

    While the R3 uses alloy dropouts, Cervelo's new R5 makes the switch to carbon fiber.

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  • The new all-carbon fork includes a tapered 1 1/8"-to-1 3/8" steerer and a lower bearing seat that's built into the crown.

    The new all-carbon fork includes a tapered 1 1/8"-to-1 3/8" steerer and a lower bearing seat that's built into the crown.

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  • Cervelo engineer Richard Matthews developed a new 1 3/8" lower headset standard in cooperation with Cane Creek.

    Cervelo engineer Richard Matthews developed a new 1 3/8" lower headset standard in cooperation with Cane Creek.

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  • Yellow details are littered throughout Sastre's bike.

    Yellow details are littered throughout Sastre's bike.

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  • Judging by the separate alloy nut, we're guessing that's a carbon fiber seat binder there. And yup, looks like a titanium bolt, too.

    Judging by the separate alloy nut, we're guessing that's a carbon fiber seat binder there. And yup, looks like a titanium bolt, too.

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  • The new R5 expands on Cervelo's 'big chain stays, small seat stays' design philosophy.

    The new R5 expands on Cervelo's 'big chain stays, small seat stays' design philosophy.

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  • Vittoria tires are a staple item for the Cervelo Test Team.

    Vittoria tires are a staple item for the Cervelo Test Team.

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  • The SRAM Red LTE rear derailleur is bolted to a replaceable alloy hanger.

    The SRAM Red LTE rear derailleur is bolted to a replaceable alloy hanger.

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  • Team sponsor Rotor has developed new Q-Rings for the team with updated tooth patterns for smoother downshifting plus new graphics.

    Team sponsor Rotor has developed new Q-Rings for the team with updated tooth patterns for smoother downshifting plus new graphics.

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  • The extra-wide BBright bottom bracket's PressFit-30 cups are just barely visible inboard of the crankarms.

    The extra-wide BBright bottom bracket's PressFit-30 cups are just barely visible inboard of the crankarms.

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  • The bottom bracket (and attaching down tube and seat tube) offset isn't obvious until you notice the placement of the bottle bosses (which are positioned in the centerline of the frame).

    The bottom bracket (and attaching down tube and seat tube) offset isn't obvious until you notice the placement of the bottle bosses (which are positioned in the centerline of the frame).

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  • Cervelo takes advantage of the BBright standard's dimensions by widening the down tube, too.

    Cervelo takes advantage of the BBright standard's dimensions by widening the down tube, too.

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  • Sastre departed from Brussels with SRAM's latest Red Limited Tour Edition group to commemorate his 2008 victory.

    Sastre departed from Brussels with SRAM's latest Red Limited Tour Edition group to commemorate his 2008 victory.

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  • Housing stops are molded in carbon along with the rest of the tube, unlike the R3's riveted-on alloy stops.

    Housing stops are molded in carbon along with the rest of the tube, unlike the R3's riveted-on alloy stops.

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  • The non-driveside chain stay grows in width as well, expanding out all the way to the edge of the BBright bottom bracket shell.

    The non-driveside chain stay grows in width as well, expanding out all the way to the edge of the BBright bottom bracket shell.

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  • Sastre is using CycleOps' latest Joule 2.0 computer.

    Sastre is using CycleOps' latest Joule 2.0 computer.

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  • Chain stays are taller at the bottom bracket than before but taper down more dramatically at the dropouts, suggesting an even better ride than the R3.

    Chain stays are taller at the bottom bracket than before but taper down more dramatically at the dropouts, suggesting an even better ride than the R3.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Not everyone's a fan of Cervelo's latest paint jobs but they're simple and purposeful.

    Not everyone's a fan of Cervelo's latest paint jobs but they're simple and purposeful.

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