Cervelo R5 Five Black

R5 has one job: get to the top, fast. But for all the glory and fanfare that comes with a summit finish, they are rarely the only climb of the day. And while a race isn’t usually won in a downhill, it can certainly be lost. A climbing bike that can’t carve a fork is a bit like a cup of decaffeinated coffee. This is the fourth version of the R5, the handling, poise and unrivaled downhill prowess have been consistent from day one.