Cervélo launches the new P5!

The Cervélo P5 is a machine designed for one thing: to help you go as fast as possible from point A to point B. The brand is launching a brand new version of this already iconic TT/Triathlon bike, which offers gains in comfort and efficiency. This is the bike used on the Tour de France time trial stages by the Visma – Lease a Bike team riders.

Source: Press Release

Cervélo started with 30 years of aerodynamic expertise, gathered feedback from all athletes riding the brand’s bikes (triathletes and pro riders), conducted numerous tests in the metaverse with CFD, and wind tunnel tested different 3D printed frames to verify what they saw on the computer… All with one goal: to create the fastest racing machine in the world, while being as adjustable and comfortable as possible.

As built, the new P5 is about 5 watts faster than the old one. Much of this gain comes from the wheels – there isn’t much additional optimization within UCI design box limits. But Cervélo has freed up space in the fork and between the chainstays to make room for a new generation of wider, faster wheels, like the Reserve 77/88. Paired with a 29mm tire, these wheels are not only more aerodynamic, but the larger volume tire also reduces rolling resistance.

The new P5 frame is about one watt more aerodynamic than the previous model and can accommodate 34mm tires. This means more room for the new Reserve 77/88 wheels and 29mm Vittoria tires, saving about 4 watts compared to the previous Reserve/Vittoria setup, for a total saving of about 5 watts.

Simplicity and Adjustability

The new one-piece front end (first seen on the S5) is simpler to assemble and adjust, and the stack height is now adjustable up to 40mm, while the Basebar height decreases by 10mm to minimize frontal area. The new Risebar allows for tilt adjustment from 0 to 30 degrees, in 5-degree increments.

Comfort and Control

The new P5 armrests and pads are wider, taller, and thicker than before. Significantly more comfortable, they also greatly increase confidence. A larger contact surface allows for better control, which means more time in the most aerodynamic position possible.

Compliance

The new fastback seatpost design reduces vertical stiffness by approximately 22% (while maintaining the lateral stiffness needed for power transfer). The TT position is not the most comfortable (to say the least), but the new P5 will allow you to arrive fresher at T2.

Key features:

Substantial Sizes and Fit (available from size 48 to 58 for complete bikes / frameset also available in size 61)
New Basebar lowered by 10mm and adjustable up to 40mm
New Risebar with adjustable angle from 0 to +30°
New armrests, taller, wider, and more adjustable
Modified aerodynamics, 5 watts faster with the new Reserve 77/88 wheels
New front end inspired by the S5
New Fastback seatpost support inspired by the R5, 22% more compliant without losing efficiency
UCI compliant
Frame 1233 g, fork 585 g (Size 56)
Available in Five Black or Deep Dahlia colors (depending on versions)