I own the cervelo R3 which I bought in 2014 and it is the best bike I have ever owned! Smooth riding and super lightweight at 16 lbs with rim brakes and 28 c tires and a cobble gobbler seat post from specialized.
curious if the epoxy sleeve for the head tube is needed in this version? i had the 2019 version and the epoxy was loose after a week. quite dangerous. once fixed it i loved the bike but hesitant to get another and have this risk.
@@recrevs963 Personally - I feel my ability to modulate my stopping needs with rim brakes works smoother than my disk brakes & I ride in Colorado with many mtns and have not had any over-heating issues with my carbon rim brake wheels - we are all limited by a similar tire patch that contacts the road and locking up the rims under full brake is not recommended which I find happens more frequently with my disk brakes. Granted, disk brakes work better in wet conditions - but in the end, everyone should ride what they personally enjoy best.
Mike, Im between a Canyon CS SLX 8 Force or This Cervelo R5 SRAM Force. What is your opinion about it? (Currently I have a 2016 S3 and Im happy, I need it mostly for climbing)
Another cheap Far East sweatshop fabricated cookie cutter frameset sold for a silly high price as if it’s some artisan made custom frameset. New suckers are born every minute. 😆
The far east sweatshop made good quality bike, and the brand from west/europe selling it at higher price. You think SL7 better than Polygon Helios (Indonesia made)?
I own the cervelo R3 which I bought in 2014 and it is the best bike I have ever owned! Smooth riding and super lightweight at 16 lbs with rim brakes and 28 c tires and a cobble gobbler seat post from specialized.
A $4k difference between Ultegra (Force) and Dura Ace (Red) is pure scam.
But RED makes it possible to go over 50mph. Cant do that on Force. 😉
curious if the epoxy sleeve for the head tube is needed in this version? i had the 2019 version and the epoxy was loose after a week. quite dangerous. once fixed it i loved the bike but hesitant to get another and have this risk.
I love my R5 but one note - its the last model year they made with rim brakes which I still prefer over my SL7 with disk brakes
Thats saying something! The SL7 is a really nice ride too. Hope you can still enjoy it!
Why you prefer rim brakes. I have both though better bike has disc which i think work a bit better. Not a racer or crazy for weight.
@@recrevs963 Personally - I feel my ability to modulate my stopping needs with rim brakes works smoother than my disk brakes & I ride in Colorado with many mtns and have not had any over-heating issues with my carbon rim brake wheels - we are all limited by a similar tire patch that contacts the road and locking up the rims under full brake is not recommended which I find happens more frequently with my disk brakes. Granted, disk brakes work better in wet conditions - but in the end, everyone should ride what they personally enjoy best.
I have an R3 2014 and it is smoother and at 16 lbs super light with rim brakes.
Best economic bike ever!
Cervelo R5 is identical to Giant TCR geometry wise.
Good evening-Like- super . see ya!! friend-:)
Ayeeee it's Chris!
Are we gonna see Team MB's riding Cervelo in the upcoming races, instead of the TCR???
The TCR was outstanding this season!
Mike, Im between a Canyon CS SLX 8 Force or This Cervelo R5 SRAM Force. What is your opinion about it? (Currently I have a 2016 S3 and Im happy, I need it mostly for climbing)
Err, I’m still riding my Litespeed from Colorado Cyclist. Thanks for the video.
Great video, but boo for using "privilege" in such a cringe way.
Is it the real king of the mountain? I dunno, Chris, you tell me!
I only go up to descend and I'm really eying the R5
1st
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thank you! 😂 I just finished proofing it... you beat me to the finish!
Love the fact it don’t have a dropped seat stays
I weigh 195 lbs, can a carbon frame support my weight?
Easily, past 250 it starts to get problematic.
Another cheap Far East sweatshop fabricated cookie cutter frameset sold for a silly high price as if it’s some artisan made custom frameset. New suckers are born every minute. 😆
The far east sweatshop made good quality bike, and the brand from west/europe selling it at higher price.
You think SL7 better than Polygon Helios (Indonesia made)?
Sure you might be right. What do you suggest instead then?