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EricsDate Reviewed: May 18, 2013
Strengths: 2013 Cervelo R5 Full Carbon Frameset Just 789USD at http://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/S3-S5-R5-VWD-Carbon-Frameset/819025_251269430.htmlWeaknesses: 2013 Cervelo R5 Full Carbon Frameset Just 789USD at http://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/S3-S5-R5-VWD-Carbon-Frameset/819025_251269430.htmlBottom Line: 2013 Cervelo R5 Full Carbon Frameset Just 789USD at http://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/S3-S5-R5-VWD-Carbon-Frameset/819025_251269430.html
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JoeDate Reviewed: April 22, 2013
Strengths: Value and versatilityWeaknesses: none so farBottom Line: Cervelo has upped the ante for 2013. A wonderful machine. Great frame, great components, great specs. The pros are riding this bike in the spring classics because they can. They don't have too. I have been blown away by the way this bike handles and performs for every mile it has been in my quiver. Money well spent.
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EddieDate Reviewed: February 24, 2013
Strengths: Stiff, light weight, comfortable ride, great fitWeaknesses: none.Bottom Line: I got this bike, the team R3 2012 / Ultegra in July of 2012. I absolutely love it. I've been riding on it for 9 months now, and still love every ride. I shopped around for a while, and test rode a bunch of bikes. I had a healthy budget, but it was still a budget. So I couldn't go all the way to the top end of spending. After riding a bunch of bikes, this one just fit better than all of the rest. Extremely comfortable. The bike is very responsive. Pedal down, bike forward. no questions. Obviously it's not the most aero bike, but I bought it to ride hills more anyway. The one thing I wish for though is a better wheel set that ships with the bike. the Fulcrum Racing T is ok, but still kind of heavy. I still love this ride though.
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Randy Fendon
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: January 24, 2013
Strengths: Acceleration, Stability, Hammering Flats, Climbing, Descending, Power Transfer, ComfortWeaknesses: Some minor issues with the BBRight cups on my first R3. Cervelo didn't hesitate to replace the frame - see my review below.Bottom Line: I just want to thank Cervelo for their outstanding customer service and great bikes. I have had both an older Soloist Carbon and more recently an R3. I loved both bikes and they were/are both great. I no longer have the Soloist, but still ride the R3 and love it. It is the best bike I have ever ridden and I have been riding off and on for 30 years starting with an old Dave Moutlon Fuso and full Dura-Ace and then on to a Serotta custom steel and carbon, then a Seven Titanium and carbon followed by the Soloist and then the R3. The R3s as many other people have stated over the years is one of the best road bikes ever and I agree. I am also 6'2" and 195 pounds (give or take - Ha!)
I recently had a bottom bracket issue that wasn't entirely Cervelo's fault - I played a role in the problem too. I called Cervelo and explained the situation honestly to them and they unreservedly said they would replace the frame - instantly and no questions asked. They told me I needed to work with a dealer to do the warranty and since I live in a very remote part of California area with no Cervelo dealers nearby, I choose to work with Nytro Multisport in Encinitas, CA. I did not originally buy the bike from Nytro, it came from dealer that no longer carries Cervelos. Anyway, Nytro was awesome. David Hull in their customer service area did an outstanding job helping me and I now have a new 2012 R3 Team frame built-up with Campy components.
The new R3 rides EVEN BETTER than my previous one and can see where Cervelo continues to improve and enhance their bikes with each new generation. This is hands-down the best bike I have ever ridden. Thanks to Cervelo for building great bikes and "standing behind them" too when there is a problem and to Nytro Multisport for being so helpful to me in the warranty replacement process!
Favorite Ride: Old Sherwin Grade and the Round Valley Loop - Bishop, CA
Bike Setup: 58cm 2012 R3 "TEAM" with Campy 11-Speed mix of Super Record, Record and Chorus Components. Wheelbuilder custom DT Swiss wheels with Powertap G3 rear hub and Selle Italia Super Flow SLR saddle.
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JOHNRDate Reviewed: December 23, 2012
Strengths: Light bike for the price. Looks great in person. Very stiff/responsive out of the box, although it does seem to be losing some of its snappiness over time.Weaknesses: Bottom bracket is a disaster. It keeps creaking and there seems to be no resolution to the issue. If I could do it again I would not buy this bike.Bottom Line: Beautiful bike spoiled by a bad bottom bracket (BBRight).
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