A closer look at the Cervélo P5
- By VeloNews.com
- Published Jan. 20, 2012
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Another shot of the tri front end
The Cervelo P5 with the triathlon fork. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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Triathlon version
The triathlon version has the front brake more integrated into the fork legs and head tube. Here the 3T bars are in the Low setup. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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UCI version
It's easy to pick out the differences between the triathlon and UCI-legal forks. Pictured is the UCI-legal fork. The brake is exposed and the fork blades are considerably thinner than the tri version. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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Electronic by design
Dura-Ace Di2 adjustment box on the outside of the stem. Additionally, the Di2 battery is hidden inside the rear wheel cutout. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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UCI-legal fork
The UCI-legal fork uses a bolt-on Magura brake. There is no fairing like on the triathlon fork. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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External brake shoe adjustment
Brake arms are covered with a fairing for the triathlon version. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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Integrated hydration
The 3T Aduro aerobars have a built-in bottle mount. Use your favorite cage. Unlike Specialized's new Shiv, the P5 has no internal bladder, only two cage mounts. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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Cervélo graphics
The top tube is broad and includes an accessory mount. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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Star Trek?
The V attaches to the basebar with 4 bolts. It feels solid when riding in the aerobars. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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Plug and play
The Maguro Hydraulic brakes mount with a standard brake bolt. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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Skipping around the rules
Cervelo's UCI-deceiving seat tube shape maxes out at a depth to width ratio of 6:1. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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Accessory ready
The flat segment above the BB has a bolt to mount accessories. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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Almost hidden wiring
The integrated 9cm stem on the 3T Aduro clamps to a standard 1 1/8th steerer tube. A typical stem can replace the Aduro. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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Big and tall
The High V riser for the tallest aerobar configuration. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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Seatpost
Ritchey seatpost design allows for a lot of fore-aft adjustment. Photo: Aaron Hersh
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Exceedingly new
The P5's at the launch were so new that mechanics were still finishing up the builds. Photo: Aaron Hersh
