Cervelo R3 Ultegra Road Bike 2015

Cervelo R3 Ultegra Road Bike 2015

A rider that can win on the cobbles of Paris Roubaix, not once but twice and also take victory on the mountains of the Tour de France is quite a special and one that does not come along all that often. A bike that has this sort of palmares also is rare, the Cervelo R3 is that bike though. Twice winner of the famous cobbled classic as well as taking victory in the world’s biggest stage race. The Cervelo R3 Ultegra Road Bike for 2014, is perfect for those looking for a bike that can do it all. Ideal for racing, sportives or just all day riding in the sun.

Lightweight featuring a frameset that hits the scales at less than 1000 grams, the new frameset is 24% stiffer at the headtube than it’s predecessor. This produces a better handling and more direct frameset, yet does not compromise comfort.

Comfort has further been improved using ComfortPly Technology that uses specific carbon layering to produce a smoother ride, especially over rough terrain.

Squoval main tubes are a Cervelo trademark and combine immense strength with race ready stiffness. Redeveloped Squoval 3 tubing reduces air drag, a 7-watt improvement compared to the previous R3. These large tubes mean the seatstays can be made thinner and weight can be reduced.

The head tube has been tapered as well as increased in size and reduced in length. All this equates to high levels of stiffness and improved handling, with no added weight penalty.

Designed with riding and racing over rough roads in mind, Cervelo have catered for this with clearance, if needed, for 28c tyres.

Cervelo are always ready for whatever technological innovation comes next so interchangeable ICS (internal cable stops) have been added to give the option of fitting either an electronic groupset and even hydraulic braking systems, in the future.

The Cervelo R3 Ultegra Road Bike houses the lightweight, reliable and silky smooth Shimano Ultegra 6800 11-speed groupset, with a sensational Rotor 3DF crankset. The bottom bracket shell is now 8% stiffer than ever before providing even more direct power transfer to the pedals.

The R3 has an Italian flair, with Fulcrum providing the stiff, lightweight, responsive Racing 5.5 Wheels, Vittoria supplying the grippy, durable Diamante Pro Light tyres and Italian saddle specialists, Fizik, have added their ultra-comfortable, high performance Antares saddle.

FSA add the finishing touches, with matching seatpost, stem and handlebars, stiff, lightweight and provide a comfortable but direct ride.

The perfect bike for those who want a technological, feature packed, lightweight and well priced road bike. Available in range of sizes and a stunning colour scheme.

Bikes and equipment may not be exactly as shown. Specifications subject to change without notice.

Features

• R3 frameset provides unparalleled stiffness to weight ratio, perfect for climbing
• Durable, ideal handle the worst cobbled roads
• Built in comfort for a smoother ride
• Exceptional record in World Tour Classics
• BBright system optimisation for efficient power transfer

Specification