- OVERVIEW
- SPECIFICATIONS
- GEOMETRY
- SIZING
On the fringes of cycling and triathlon, already endurance-oriented sports, there are athletes pushing their bodies and equipment to the limit. Ultra-distance, but ultra-fast. We call these Big, Stupid Rides, and since the introduction of the Caledonia in 2020, athletes around the world have been exploring just how big and just how stupid those rides can be. These athletes reach for the Caledonia-5. It’s built to handle long-distance, high-speed racing—with fit and handling geared toward comfort, but without sacrificing the Cervelo race bike feeling.
For the new Caledonia-5, we focused on improvements that would be meaningful for the people pushing it to its limits. The biggest thing you’ll notice is the addition of the in-frame storage first seen on P-Series. This isn’t designed to fit a burrito—there’s only room for a small multi-tool, tube, and a CO2 canister. Then we looked to comfort: The seat stays are dropped, similar to Aspero, which makes that rear triangle more acute, and more vertically flexible. At the same time, there’s a bit more downtube stiffness to maintain that pro-level responsiveness Caledonia is known for. You can still stuff some big tires (36mm) in there, and every bike comes with fender mounts.
Like all Cervélos, Caledonia-5 is UCI approved, and carries a lifetime warranty. We make race bikes, and we make them to last.
IN-FRAME STORAGE: New this year on the Caledonia-5, the in-frame storage is designed for a tube, small multi-tool, and a CO2 canister. Out of sight, out of mind, until your tire makes the bad noise.The hatch is easily removable even with gloves on—just flip the lock and pull.
AERODYNAMICS: All Cervélo bikes are aero bikes. And when you’re on three days of panini and candy, running on fumes into Checkpoint One, you’ll appreciate the free speed. The completely internal housing and aero tube shapes team up to help you do battle against the wind.
REFINE AND ENHANCE: Caledonia-5 is meant for all-day riding, high-pace group rides, and routes featuring less-than-ideal tarmac.We kept all the good stuff, but made some key improvements. The bearing caps are now split so you can swap between the high and low bearing cap without bleeding the brakes if you need to make a fit change.
AERO CABLE MANAGEMENT: The Cervélo frame, fork, handlebars, and associated components are designed to hide brake and shift control lines (mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic) from the wind for improved aerodynamics, without sacrificing usability or performance.
PERFORMANCE FIT: The Caledonia-5's integrated stem and two bearing cap options allow for stacks ranging between an aggressive 7mm and a relaxed 22mm without the use of spacers. With a wider fit coordinate range (stack) of 580mm to 687mm, the Caledonia can slammed or more upright. All while looking and being seamlessly fast in the wind.
REMOVABLE FDM: Our bolt-on front derailleur mount is made from high-strength aluminum alloy and attaches to the frame with two countersunk screws. This allows for easy replacement in the event of damage but also enables you to adapt to new standards as they become available or remove the front derailleur mount completely if you choose a 1x system.
INTEGRATED ACCESSORY MOUNTS: Integrated mounts enable the use of fenders, lights, and computers without compromising the aerodynamics or structure of your bike. The built-in mount systems provide a simple and clean-looking solution.
MAKE FRIENDS WITH THE WIND: You can, in fact, reinvent the wheel. Meet Turbulent Aero, a unique R&D program that leverages real world wind data to create the most rapid, stable, and best handling wheels in real world riding conditions.
SRAM INTEGRATED POWER: Red and Force builds [confirm spec by bike] include Quarq Zero powermeters integrated into the crank. The integration of a powermeter results in better stiffness, lighter weight, and improved accuracy over aftermarket solutions—and the DZero delivers power measurement accurate to +/- 1.5%, even in variable temperatures.
| Sizes | 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| Fork | Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Caledonia-5 Fork |
| Headset | FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 |
| Stem | Cervélo ST31 Carbon |
| Handlebar | Cervélo HB13 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP24 Carbon |
| Saddle | Selle Italia NOVUS BOOST EVO SuperFlow Carbon |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura Ace, R9270, 12 speed |
| Brake Calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Brake Rotor | Shimano CL900 Centerlock |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura Ace, R9250, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura Ace, R9250, 12 speed, Direct Mount |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-34, 12 Speed |
| Chain | Shimano M9100, 12 speed |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura Ace, R9200, 52/36T, 12 Speed with 4iiii Power Meter |
| Bottom Bracket | Ceramic Speed, BBright for 24mm spindle |
| Wheels | Rear: Reserve 49, 24.5mm IW, Zipp ZR1 ST,12x142mm, HG freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible Front: Reserve 42, 25.5mm IW, Zipp ZR1 ST, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible |
| Thru Axles | Cervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142 |
| Tires | Corsa Pro Control TLR 700x30mm |
| Max Tire Width (Actual) | 36mm |
| Accessories | Cervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Removeable Fender Mounts |
On the fringes of cycling and triathlon, already endurance-oriented sports, there are athletes pushing their bodies and equipment to the limit. Ultra-distance, but ultra-fast. We call these Big, Stupid Rides, and since the introduction of the Caledonia in 2020, athletes around the world have been exploring just how big and just how stupid those rides can be. These athletes reach for the Caledonia-5. It’s built to handle long-distance, high-speed racing—with fit and handling geared toward comfort, but without sacrificing the Cervelo race bike feeling.
For the new Caledonia-5, we focused on improvements that would be meaningful for the people pushing it to its limits. The biggest thing you’ll notice is the addition of the in-frame storage first seen on P-Series. This isn’t designed to fit a burrito—there’s only room for a small multi-tool, tube, and a CO2 canister. Then we looked to comfort: The seat stays are dropped, similar to Aspero, which makes that rear triangle more acute, and more vertically flexible. At the same time, there’s a bit more downtube stiffness to maintain that pro-level responsiveness Caledonia is known for. You can still stuff some big tires (36mm) in there, and every bike comes with fender mounts.
Like all Cervélos, Caledonia-5 is UCI approved, and carries a lifetime warranty. We make race bikes, and we make them to last.
IN-FRAME STORAGE: New this year on the Caledonia-5, the in-frame storage is designed for a tube, small multi-tool, and a CO2 canister. Out of sight, out of mind, until your tire makes the bad noise.The hatch is easily removable even with gloves on—just flip the lock and pull.
AERODYNAMICS: All Cervélo bikes are aero bikes. And when you’re on three days of panini and candy, running on fumes into Checkpoint One, you’ll appreciate the free speed. The completely internal housing and aero tube shapes team up to help you do battle against the wind.
REFINE AND ENHANCE: Caledonia-5 is meant for all-day riding, high-pace group rides, and routes featuring less-than-ideal tarmac.We kept all the good stuff, but made some key improvements. The bearing caps are now split so you can swap between the high and low bearing cap without bleeding the brakes if you need to make a fit change.
AERO CABLE MANAGEMENT: The Cervélo frame, fork, handlebars, and associated components are designed to hide brake and shift control lines (mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic) from the wind for improved aerodynamics, without sacrificing usability or performance.
PERFORMANCE FIT: The Caledonia-5's integrated stem and two bearing cap options allow for stacks ranging between an aggressive 7mm and a relaxed 22mm without the use of spacers. With a wider fit coordinate range (stack) of 580mm to 687mm, the Caledonia can slammed or more upright. All while looking and being seamlessly fast in the wind.
REMOVABLE FDM: Our bolt-on front derailleur mount is made from high-strength aluminum alloy and attaches to the frame with two countersunk screws. This allows for easy replacement in the event of damage but also enables you to adapt to new standards as they become available or remove the front derailleur mount completely if you choose a 1x system.
INTEGRATED ACCESSORY MOUNTS: Integrated mounts enable the use of fenders, lights, and computers without compromising the aerodynamics or structure of your bike. The built-in mount systems provide a simple and clean-looking solution.
MAKE FRIENDS WITH THE WIND: You can, in fact, reinvent the wheel. Meet Turbulent Aero, a unique R&D program that leverages real world wind data to create the most rapid, stable, and best handling wheels in real world riding conditions.
SRAM INTEGRATED POWER: Red and Force builds [confirm spec by bike] include Quarq Zero powermeters integrated into the crank. The integration of a powermeter results in better stiffness, lighter weight, and improved accuracy over aftermarket solutions—and the DZero delivers power measurement accurate to +/- 1.5%, even in variable temperatures.
| Sizes | 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61 |
| Fork | Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Caledonia-5 Fork |
| Headset | FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 |
| Stem | Cervélo ST31 Carbon |
| Handlebar | Cervélo HB13 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP24 Carbon |
| Saddle | Selle Italia NOVUS BOOST EVO SuperFlow Carbon |
| Shifters | Shimano Dura Ace, R9270, 12 speed |
| Brake Calipers | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Brake Rotor | Shimano CL900 Centerlock |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura Ace, R9250, 12 speed |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura Ace, R9250, 12 speed, Direct Mount |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace, 11-34, 12 Speed |
| Chain | Shimano M9100, 12 speed |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura Ace, R9200, 52/36T, 12 Speed with 4iiii Power Meter |
| Bottom Bracket | Ceramic Speed, BBright for 24mm spindle |
| Wheels | Rear: Reserve 49, 24.5mm IW, Zipp ZR1 ST,12x142mm, HG freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible Front: Reserve 42, 25.5mm IW, Zipp ZR1 ST, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible |
| Thru Axles | Cervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142 |
| Tires | Corsa Pro Control TLR 700x30mm |
| Max Tire Width (Actual) | 36mm |
| Accessories | Cervelo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Removeable Fender Mounts |