Cervélo S5 road frame Lupine

Description

Cervélo S5 road frameset for racing use and building a custom aero bike. It targets experienced riders who focus on integration, stiffness, and compatibility with modern components. It’s a premium platform for fast riding on the flats as well as holding pace over rolling terrain.

Frame and geometry

The frame is made from a carbon composite with a monocoque construction and is designed around road racing geometry. The frameset is size 54 and uses a BB386 bottom bracket. It’s built for aero-profile thru-axles, M12x1.5 mm up front and M12x1.0 mm at the rear. The platform is intended exclusively for electronic shifting, so the routing and interfaces are designed for fully wireless control.

Components

Drivetrain: The frameset is compatible only with electronic groupsets. The bottom bracket standard is BB386.

Brakes: The frame and fork are designed for disc brakes. The setup supports a modern road braking system on thru-axles.

Wheels and tires: Use road wheels with 12 mm thru-axles. The rear axle is Cervélo Aero Thru Axle Rear M12x1.0 mm with a length of 169 mm.

Cockpit: The set includes a Cervélo SP34 Carbon seatpost. The cockpit is chosen based on your selected handlebars, stem, and the desired level of cable integration.

Ride characteristics

The aerodynamically shaped frameset is aimed at maintaining speed at pace, where low drag and precise tracking make a difference. The carbon monocoque transfers power without unnecessary twisting, which you’ll appreciate during accelerations and sprints. Thru-axles front and rear increase steering precision under braking and at high speed. The electronic-shifting-only concept helps keep the bike layout clean, which is an advantage for servicing and long-term stability of the setup.

Who it’s for

The Cervélo S5 frameset is intended for performance-focused and racing riders building a road bike with an emphasis on aerodynamics and integration. It makes sense for criteriums, time-trial-style training sessions, and fast group rides where pace on the flats is decisive. Compared to more versatile road frames, it’s aimed more at speed disciplines and electronic-only builds.

Key specifications

• Model: Cervélo S5 
• Intended use: road frameset with racing geometry
• Frame material: carbon composite
• Bottom bracket: BB386
• Front axle: Cervélo Aero Thru Axle Front M12x1.5 mm, 122 mm
• Rear axle: Cervélo Aero Thru Axle Rear M12x1.0 mm, 169 mm
• Seatpost: Cervélo SP34 Carbon
• Frameset weight: 2.27 kg

EAN: 4250773316051