Road Bike Review - New 2026 Cervelo R5

Cervelo R5 2026 First Look | Initial Ride Impressions & Quick Review After a few initial rides on the new 2026 Cervelo R5, Steve shares some preliminary thoughts on the bike's build and performance. This bike weighs in at 15 pounds with the Ultegra Di2 build. We'll discuss the things we love about it, such as the handlebars, the frame design, and the aesthetics, as well as some minor nitpicks like the stem clamp design. We also touch on the bike's components, including the 4iiii power meter and Shimano Di2, and give our thoughts on how it rides both on hills and flat sections. Stay tuned for another video where we'll delve deeper into the assembly and further review more aspects of this high-end road bike. 00:00 Introduction and Initial Impressions 00:30 Bike Specifications and Weight 01:12 Riding Experience and Performance 01:36 Likes and Dislikes 03:24 Other Component Review 05:40 Fit and Comfort 07:04 SRAM vs Shimano Discussion 09:04 Final Thoughts and Future Videos