These specially priced Cervelo C5 complete disc bikes were created by Excel Sports with a Shimano/PRO build kit on straight out of the box C5 framesets. Availability is limited, so if you are looking for a well-equipped carbon endurance bike, it is time to advantage.

Cervelo C-Series bikes were designed for compliance, performance, and all day capability for all levels of cyclists. We are excited about offering C5 complete 11-speed Ultegra R8020 Disc Bicycle because it balances the excellence of the higher grade carbon used in the C5 frameset, with the everyday excellence of Shimano's Ultegra components and the overall reliability and value of Shimano and PRO components at a great price. The wheels are the super reliable and smooth rolling Shimano RS770 C30 Carbon Wheelset, finished with Continental Grand Prix 5000 tires.

Why choose the Cervelo C5 over the C3? Premium carbon, light weight, and better torsional and lateral stiffness. With the same geometry, these are the only differences, but for those seeking just a little more performance and response, the C5 is the right choice. As with many carbon bikes that seem the same, but have a jump in price, you pay for higher grade carbon to get a premium experience you can truly feel. The frame and fork are engineered with this carbon, dropping the overall frameset by about 6% with real increases in power transfer and overall frameset torsional resistance that translates to greater stability and control while being more efficient. All that, yet no drop in vertical compliance, which is a crucial consideration with this very capable endurance frameset. So what is the endurance category all about?

In the current iteration, the Cervelo C5 frame design is nearly perfectly executed for cyclists who are considering an endurance bike but want lighter weight, top grade lateral stiffness and overall responsiveness. Capable of handling tires up to 700x32, with fender use, the C5 utilizes flat mount disc brakes and 12mm threaded thru-axles to offer stable, sturdy all-weather platform with many of the performance capabilities of the incredibly popular road Cervelo R-Series, with even more vertical compliance for long days and rough roads.

Unlike how Cervelo handles the R-series bikes, the geometry of the C5 matches that of the C3 and is somewhat typical of the endurance category. You'll find a taller headtube, for a higher cockpit position and less stress on the body. The stack height increase necessitates a slacker headttube angle and a fork length and rake that allows the bike to retain front end stability and balance. Other advantages are greater tire clearance and a more frame slope, so standover height is increased. That set-up allowed Cervelo's engineers to lower the bottom bracket, which improves handling and stability, as does lengthening the rear center to 420mm. The one-piece rear triangle gets curved thin seatstays which attenuate more vibration and give a little bit under impact, ensuring more overall comfort. With the asymmetric 79mm wide BBright bottom bracket shell and beefy chainstays, lateral stiffness and power transfer is excellent. Cervelo is using their C-Series square-oval tubeset, or Squoval, which increases overall tube strength, mildly improves aerodynamics over round or many flatter tube shapes. The headtube and bottom bracket junctions are stronger, defeating lateral torsion. This process is aided by the overall integrated frame design, plus the new 1⅛ x 1 ½" tapered steerer Cervelo carbon flat mount disc fork and the use of the 12mm thru-axles front and rear, which deliver a tangible effect riders coming off the quick release dropout/axle type will notice.

Of course disc brakes have truly opened up the possibilities for larger tires and other accessory use. With better performance overall and excellent reliability when wet or muddy, disc brakes also move the braking load to the axle, and closer to the ground. You don't have rim wear and when you have to brake more firmly it is more predictable in response with greater power. Along with inherent frame comfort, geometry, and additional tire volume-comes a real increase in rider confidence, especially at the end of a long day on the bike when normal fatigue levels can catch up to you.

The groupset is all Ultegra 11-speed R8020/8000 series, except for the bottom bracket, which is a BBright specific. The Dual Control levers, braze-on Front and medium cage Rear Derailleurs handle the shifting and are set-up for hydraulic disc braking. The Flat Mount calipers are Ultegra R8070, and set-up for RT800 160mm CL rotors. The 11-30 cassette, chain and R8000 50-34 crankset round out the Ultegra components, with a Wheels Mfg 24mm Threadfit BBright Bottom Bracket installed. The RS770 C30 Carbon Wheelset features Shimano's Tubeless Ready carbon/aluminum rim and Continental Grand Prix 5000 700x28 clincher tires are a great match, along with PRO PLT alloy handlebar and stem, with a PRO Turnix Cromo saddle in the 142mm width.