I'm on a Cervelo S5. I used to ride a canyon Aeroad. Bottom line, the S5 is worth it. Of course, it is better to ride the S5 if you have a flexible body. If you have a stiff body, you may regret buying the bike. I didn't buy the S5 because I'm rich, I bought it because I'm crazy about bikes. The S5 is just out of nowhere fast. Canyon Aeroad is showing me graphs and telling me theirs is the fastest. But when you ride it, it's different. Of course, there's a lot to think about when you buy an S5. Wheelsets, tires, and even chain oil. One thing's for sure, if the S5 is your dream bike, you'll be happy with it.
I own this bike as well as others from Cervelo and this is definitely a fast bike in comparison . It’s also comfortable. I think you should be on a 58. The 56 is way too small for your height. I’m in between a 54 and 56 and sized up to a 56 frame on the S5 and it’s perfect. The 54 was too cramped for me and hurt.
Could also be that you need to get these bikes up to speed to start to experience the "aero" advantage. From my experience, 20mph is easy (relatively) on my gravel bike, and not that much harder on my mountain bike. Then each mile above 20mph becomes so much harder. At 25mph my gravel bike is hard to hold for much more than 3 or 4 minutes, so it would be interesting to see how much "easier" ie less power required on one of the aero bikes to hold higher speeds
Interesting test but would disagree with a some of your comments. I've had an R3/ S3 and two S5's, my present a 2019 Disc. Bought the frame a size 54, built it up with Dura Ace mechanical. I have three wheel sets my favourite being Roval Alpinist CLX 33's with 25mm Vittoria TLR's, My built bike weight with Garmin and power meter is 15.1 lb's. The stem on the 2019 just like the 2023's attach with three stem bolts and the H bar's with the same four bolts with adjustment to the stem. The only change in the 2023 is the stem bolts are one size (long) so you do not have to buy different stem bolt lengths to match spacers. Why you would suffer neck pain on the S5 if the bike "fit" is properly set up I do not understand. Your in the same position as any high end road bike. My Cannondale Topstone Carbon gravel bike is not appreciably more comfortable on a 160km ride than my S5. It's all about fit. As to climbing at 140lbs I'm a climber and the S5 climb's very well. The best climbing bike I've had. Again it's just another frame like any other and just comes down to bike fit. It appears to me that you might have a too compromised position on the S5, I have to say it took me a bit of fiddling to dial in my position but once found it's a great all rounder, at least for me.
HIKER BIKER OMAR!!!!! Good to hear from you!!! Love the background with the gold coins. If you remember, i recently got the felt ar advance. Im riding this bike to work. So riding against the clock on a flat 4 mile ride (one way). Bike wants to go fast. Definitely not for everyone. May evan be dangerous for most people. Your right over the top of the front wheel. Also, bike does not want to stop. For my purposes its a great choice. But if your not prepared for focused riding (no sight seeing), its not the one for you. As far as the S5, (widow maker) i would put that bike to good use! Just too pricey for me. My next project will be a Time bike (alp, or adhx) or maybe the lab 71 gravel. Will start project this winter and will keep in touch!!! Keep up the good work 👏
Hey man! Thanks for reaching out! Yeah I absolutely remember. Ever since talking to you, I've really been wanting to try that Felt! Unfortunately there are no felt dealers around me. But I'm experiecing it vicariously through you, ha! Yeah these aero bikes are definitely not for everyone. Time bikes are incredible. Would love to see it when finished. Thanks so much for watching!
S5 climbs great put a 10-36 with lower depth wheels and it should be no problem that’s why I have 2 wheelset when I want to go climb I’ll switch the wheels and do the same for flats!
For friends and family relaxed rides, I absolutely love the Trek Domane, it would be my number one pick. The specialized Roubaix and the Giant Defy I would slot in as a very close 2nd. Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you! I’m 6’1 (185 cm), and I’ve had several bike fitters tell me I am in between sizes 56 and 58. The one in this video was a 56 which worked for me, but in retrospect, I definitely would have gone with a 58. Such a bummer that Cervelo doesn’t make this in larger sizes!!
This is AMAZING!!!!!! Your reviews are insanely amazing!!!! Humor mixed with intelligence, wit, expertise and pure entertainment!!! Can I please hire you as my bike trainer & videographer?!?! 😅🎉
Hey man, it's actually just something cheap from Amazon. I've ordered tons of these for several bikes over the years and they all work excellent: www.amazon.com/HUAYUWA-Bicycle-Support-Rearview-Edge1030/dp/B09TDHM9V5/ref=sr_1_4_pp?crid=1UZSTYSIQK83E&keywords=garmin+varia+mount&qid=1690814762&sprefix=garmin+varia+moun%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-4
The S5 is a very stiff & requires your leg means it’s requires you to have strong legs / stamina …. I used to owned 2022 Madone P1 … struggle during climb but fast in flats….. so I bought Factor Ostro VAM it’s an all rounder aero light frame….it’s more comfortable than Madone it’s climb pretty well…. 7.2kg in Dura Ace 12 speed group set … with Bontragre Aeolus RSL 51…
It's funny that this bike isn't well suited for climbing. Because I see the Visma Lease-a-Bike guys climbing on this thing all the time. They actually don't use their R5's nearly as much as I think they should.
I have yes. Actually, I also did a review on it too linked below. I personally didn't tell much difference between the S5 vs Soloist, but I'm sure others would disagree. Since the Soloist is more affordable, it's easier to recommend. ua-cam.com/video/9SJMmj3fh50/v-deo.html
Wow awesome review! Definitely pushing the boundary of what it means to be an aggressive bike and not a good first bike for someone to start off with since it cannot climb hills like you said. Reminds me of Wout switching to this bike over the Galibier in Stage 11 of the '22 TDF. Paint schemes on Cervelos always looks nice in person but the color clash of the white and off-blue does not do well for me. I also used to adore the split stem but looking at it from the side that looks a lot shallower than I thought.
Fa haben sie für vam Aert so n geiles Cervelo in Grün gemacht und sie bringen es im so einer furchtbaren Farbkombi-in gelb oder grün kommt das voll super- nach meiner Meinung-Schade dass man es so nicht bekommt
@@hikerbikeromar After watching your video, it definetly is overkill for many people. The aggressive geometry you mentioned is a deal breaker for me personally
@@hikerbikeromar the “spin test” is a common trope amongst purveyors of ceramic bearings (wheel hubs, bottom brackets) in the bicycle equipment universe. Ceramic ball bearings especially are prone to “skidding” along steel raceways. From an engineering perspective - this is not good. Putting a ball bearing under radial and axial loading and *then* testing is the only correct way of determining efficiency. By spinning a bearing, all you’re demonstrating is seal and grease drag.
I'm very UNHAPPY with my Cervelo R5 from a quality perspective. My bike is 2 years old. I have already replaced the bottom bracket, and the steering tube bearings. NOW, the screw holes that hold the brake calipers to the front fork have rotted away. The caliper can't be attached to the bike anymore. Cervelo claims this is 'Normal wear and tear' and won't stand behind their product. If your bike is ever going to get wet, I wouldn't buy Cervelo. Cheap quality. Poor support.
Buddy if you sweat in the thing all day or live in a salty / humid environment, it's kinda your responsibility to either get things out, clean, regrease or at least to take it to a shop if you can't do it yourself. Bearing / bottom bracket service and cleaning oxidation type stuff has happened on every bike i've ever owned. I change my headset bearings every 6 months at the very least cause I ride in rain or shine and sweat a lot.
If you get involved in the cycling community, you’ll quickly find a lot of people who are completely out of shape who purchase bikes like this thinking it will improve their performance, only to find it is a detriment.
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I'm on a Cervelo S5. I used to ride a canyon Aeroad. Bottom line, the S5 is worth it.
Of course, it is better to ride the S5 if you have a flexible body. If you have a stiff body, you may regret buying the bike.
I didn't buy the S5 because I'm rich, I bought it because I'm crazy about bikes.
The S5 is just out of nowhere fast.
Canyon Aeroad is showing me graphs and telling me theirs is the fastest. But when you ride it, it's different.
Of course, there's a lot to think about when you buy an S5.
Wheelsets, tires, and even chain oil.
One thing's for sure, if the S5 is your dream bike, you'll be happy with it.
Solid review. Sincerely appreciate the real world strava results
Thanks! I appreciate the comment.
I have had S5 for 12 years - you are right in every word !
“Factor in the cost of divorce for this bike” 😂😂🤣😭😭
hahaha!
😢😂😂
All depends on your friends. I have an S5, it's a racers bike.
Got to test ride a S5 personally loved it
I own this bike as well as others from Cervelo and this is definitely a fast bike in comparison . It’s also comfortable. I think you should be on a 58. The 56 is way too small for your height. I’m in between a 54 and 56 and sized up to a 56 frame on the S5 and it’s perfect. The 54 was too cramped for me and hurt.
The claim for the V shape stem is when you ride it slammed the wind goes through en attaches to the top tube and that is faster
Could also be that you need to get these bikes up to speed to start to experience the "aero" advantage. From my experience, 20mph is easy (relatively) on my gravel bike, and not that much harder on my mountain bike. Then each mile above 20mph becomes so much harder. At 25mph my gravel bike is hard to hold for much more than 3 or 4 minutes, so it would be interesting to see how much "easier" ie less power required on one of the aero bikes to hold higher speeds
This is a great suggestion, thank you for the idea!
rough bar tape 😮 5:53
Interesting test but would disagree with a some of your comments. I've had an R3/ S3 and two S5's, my present a 2019 Disc. Bought the frame a size 54, built it up with Dura Ace mechanical. I have three wheel sets my favourite being Roval Alpinist CLX 33's with 25mm Vittoria TLR's, My built bike weight with Garmin and power meter is 15.1 lb's. The stem on the 2019 just like the 2023's attach with three stem bolts and the H bar's with the same four bolts with adjustment to the stem. The only change in the 2023 is the stem bolts are one size (long) so you do not have to buy different stem bolt lengths to match spacers. Why you would suffer neck pain on the S5 if the bike "fit" is properly set up I do not understand. Your in the same position as any high end road bike. My Cannondale Topstone Carbon gravel bike is not appreciably more comfortable on a 160km ride than my S5. It's all about fit. As to climbing at 140lbs I'm a climber and the S5 climb's very well. The best climbing bike I've had. Again it's just another frame like any other and just comes down to bike fit. It appears to me that you might have a too compromised position on the S5, I have to say it took me a bit of fiddling to dial in my position but once found it's a great all rounder, at least for me.
HIKER BIKER OMAR!!!!! Good to hear from you!!! Love the background with the gold coins. If you remember, i recently got the felt ar advance. Im riding this bike to work. So riding against the clock on a flat 4 mile ride (one way). Bike wants to go fast. Definitely not for everyone. May evan be dangerous for most people. Your right over the top of the front wheel. Also, bike does not want to stop. For my purposes its a great choice. But if your not prepared for focused riding (no sight seeing), its not the one for you. As far as the S5, (widow maker) i would put that bike to good use! Just too pricey for me. My next project will be a Time bike (alp, or adhx) or maybe the lab 71 gravel. Will start project this winter and will keep in touch!!! Keep up the good work 👏
Hey man! Thanks for reaching out! Yeah I absolutely remember. Ever since talking to you, I've really been wanting to try that Felt! Unfortunately there are no felt dealers around me. But I'm experiecing it vicariously through you, ha! Yeah these aero bikes are definitely not for everyone.
Time bikes are incredible. Would love to see it when finished. Thanks so much for watching!
@@hikerbikeromar 🚴♂️🚴♀️🚴
Man, that honesty was BRUTAL!
haha thank you for watching!
Saw a 2020 Cervelo S5 Dura Ace for $3,500 on Facebook marketplace….I wish i was able to snag it even though I have no business with a bike like that 😂
No the same that 2023
The rear tire is installed backwards.
yup
Honestly stopped watching when I noticed the tire installed backwards.
Still installed backwards to this day!
S5 climbs great put a 10-36 with lower depth wheels and it should be no problem that’s why I have 2 wheelset when I want to go climb I’ll switch the wheels and do the same for flats!
“Strictly for racing” - thank you for an honest review.. what is your top 3 for “friends and family”? Fyi, i am very happy with my Giant Defy.🚲
For friends and family relaxed rides, I absolutely love the Trek Domane, it would be my number one pick. The specialized Roubaix and the Giant Defy I would slot in as a very close 2nd. Thanks so much for watching!
Great review! Thumbs up!
Unfotunately its not offered for Tall people (im 193cm / 6.4)
Btw, how tall are you and whats the size of the bike?
Thank you!
I’m 6’1 (185 cm), and I’ve had several bike fitters tell me I am in between sizes 56 and 58. The one in this video was a 56 which worked for me, but in retrospect, I definitely would have gone with a 58. Such a bummer that Cervelo doesn’t make this in larger sizes!!
WHEN you are going up hill it is important to make sure you are in the correct position
Honestly just stop here to give you a thumbs up. Greetings from Brazil.
Thank you!
His reviews are the best!
How about durability of its components. If spending that amount it’s important to know the lifetime of the ceramic parts and all wearable parts
Componentry wise the durability is great. These pieces are very solid and I think that's what partially makes the price so high.
This is AMAZING!!!!!! Your reviews are insanely amazing!!!! Humor mixed with intelligence, wit, expertise and pure entertainment!!! Can I please hire you as my bike trainer & videographer?!?! 😅🎉
Hahaha thank you so much!!
Hey Omar, what is the Garmin Varia mount you have on the bike? I really like where it is located.
Hey man, it's actually just something cheap from Amazon. I've ordered tons of these for several bikes over the years and they all work excellent: www.amazon.com/HUAYUWA-Bicycle-Support-Rearview-Edge1030/dp/B09TDHM9V5/ref=sr_1_4_pp?crid=1UZSTYSIQK83E&keywords=garmin+varia+mount&qid=1690814762&sprefix=garmin+varia+moun%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-4
my dream bike...
The S5 is a very stiff & requires your leg means it’s requires you to have strong legs / stamina …. I used to owned 2022 Madone P1 … struggle during climb but fast in flats…..
so I bought Factor Ostro VAM it’s an all rounder aero light frame….it’s more comfortable than Madone it’s climb pretty well…. 7.2kg in Dura Ace 12 speed group set … with Bontragre Aeolus RSL 51…
It's funny that this bike isn't well suited for climbing. Because I see the Visma Lease-a-Bike guys climbing on this thing all the time. They actually don't use their R5's nearly as much as I think they should.
True, although I believe their gearing is fairly different.
Wondering if you tried a soloist?
I have yes. Actually, I also did a review on it too linked below. I personally didn't tell much difference between the S5 vs Soloist, but I'm sure others would disagree. Since the Soloist is more affordable, it's easier to recommend.
ua-cam.com/video/9SJMmj3fh50/v-deo.html
Wow awesome review! Definitely pushing the boundary of what it means to be an aggressive bike and not a good first bike for someone to start off with since it cannot climb hills like you said. Reminds me of Wout switching to this bike over the Galibier in Stage 11 of the '22 TDF.
Paint schemes on Cervelos always looks nice in person but the color clash of the white and off-blue does not do well for me. I also used to adore the split stem but looking at it from the side that looks a lot shallower than I thought.
Thanks for sharing! I have also found that Cervelo's paint schemes tend to look better in person rather than in pictures. Thanks for watching!
What is the maximum tire size that can be installed?
34mm
I see this bike if for sale on the marketplace. Any subscriber discounts? j/k
haha feel free to message me and we'll talk :)
Looking at the tread, your rear tire is installed in wrong direction…
As I mentioned in the description, yes.
how tall are you?
6’1
hey the bike looks really small for your height
Specialized Aethos I own weighs 14.9 pounds.
Great honest review
Aoart ftom the head tube thrvbike looks very similar to the yoeleo of twi years ago
"We Americans have heard that there are..." Lol xD
Fa haben sie für vam Aert so n geiles Cervelo in Grün gemacht und sie bringen es im so einer furchtbaren Farbkombi-in gelb oder grün kommt das voll super- nach meiner Meinung-Schade dass man es so nicht bekommt
It's my dream bike but as a beginner its probably not wise to buy such an expensive bike
I would agree! Awesome bike, but even for me as someone who has been doing it for several years, I feel like it is overkill.
@@hikerbikeromar After watching your video, it definetly is overkill for many people. The aggressive geometry you mentioned is a deal breaker for me personally
This bike has everything you don't want on your bike. Round seatpost? Easily swapable stem? Different fork?
Honestly at my point with my car’s current state I’d be better off buying one of these. Would cost me less and get me there faster 😂
Those Look blade pedals suck, I switched to the Keo's.
I thing you have a wrong - small size of your bike.
It didn't win any stages this year in the TDF.
How tall are you? Because the size of that S5 is definitely too small for your body.
Who put the rear tyre on backwards .. Canadian tech ..
Spinning an unloaded bearing demonstrates *nothing*
Sorry, but what are you talking about? (Honest question)
@@hikerbikeromar the “spin test” is a common trope amongst purveyors of ceramic bearings (wheel hubs, bottom brackets) in the bicycle equipment universe. Ceramic ball bearings especially are prone to “skidding” along steel raceways. From an engineering perspective - this is not good. Putting a ball bearing under radial and axial loading and *then* testing is the only correct way of determining efficiency. By spinning a bearing, all you’re demonstrating is seal and grease drag.
I'm very UNHAPPY with my Cervelo R5 from a quality perspective. My bike is 2 years old. I have already replaced the bottom bracket, and the steering tube bearings. NOW, the screw holes that hold the brake calipers to the front fork have rotted away. The caliper can't be attached to the bike anymore. Cervelo claims this is 'Normal wear and tear' and won't stand behind their product. If your bike is ever going to get wet, I wouldn't buy Cervelo. Cheap quality. Poor support.
Buddy if you sweat in the thing all day or live in a salty / humid environment, it's kinda your responsibility to either get things out, clean, regrease or at least to take it to a shop if you can't do it yourself. Bearing / bottom bracket service and cleaning oxidation type stuff has happened on every bike i've ever owned. I change my headset bearings every 6 months at the very least cause I ride in rain or shine and sweat a lot.
Wait what? An aero racing superbike is made for racing and not for leisure cycling, commuting & bikepacking? SHOCKER
If you get involved in the cycling community, you’ll quickly find a lot of people who are completely out of shape who purchase bikes like this thinking it will improve their performance, only to find it is a detriment.
very dramatic
Send this guy to jail for riding an S5 in Nikes
Read the description
Are you seriously wearing trainers for your test rides instead of proper cycling shoes?
Just for the video dude. Actual riding I use proper cycling shoes.
No No NOO don't ride this bike in flip flops its a scalp for racing enthusiast
Lol I don’t really ride it in those shoes!! I just did that for the video.