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CervéloP5

Triathlon20272024 version ↗Disc brakesUCI legal

Cervélo's flagship UCI-legal time-trial and triathlon bike, raced by Team Visma | Lease a Bike in time trials and sold with triathlon storage accessories. The 2024 update added a one-piece front end with up to 40 mm of stack adjustment, a lower basebar, extensions that tilt up to 30°, room for 34 mm tyres, S5-style dropped seat stays, and a new size 61.

Cervélo P5 Red AXS 1 in Five Black, drive side
© Cervélo Cycles
From
€13,499$14,750£12,000
Builds
5
Sizes
6
Frame weight
—

Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo

Our verdict

Overall

out of 100, average of 7 categories

For racers who want one UCI-legal bike for time trials and triathlon, with the stack and tilt adjustment the old P5 lacked. Builds pair high-end electronic groups with deep carbon wheels and a power meter, but you pay at the top of the market, live with a proprietary fork, cockpit and seatpost, and get no in-frame hydration.

Scored Nov 2026

  • + Top-tier build kit
  • + Aero-first design
  • + Wide fit adjustment

AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.

Aero
90/100

Aero claims and front-end integration

Frame
84/100

Carbon grade, weight and warranty

Components
92/100

Groupset, wheels and power meter

Hydration & storage
70/100

Hydration and storage in the frame

Fit
86/100

Sizes and adjustment range

Practicality
56/100

Travel, standard parts, servicing

Price
53/100

From the cheapest complete-bike MSRP

How each category is scored

Bike duel

Reviews

3 independent reviews of the Cervélo P5.

Frame & platform

What each race allows

Frame & fork

Frame material
Carbon
Fork material
Carbon (Bayonet P5 fork)
Frame sizes
48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
Colours
Five Black, Platinum (varies by build and region)
Also available as
P-Series (lower-priced UCI-legal tri/TT bike with a standard stem interface)
UCI frame approval
Approved 28 Aug 2023 as 'P5, FM148' with fork 'P5, FK148', sizes 48-61 (6), code CERVELO-148 (UCI list version 2026.10.02)

Compatibility & standards

Brake type
Hydraulic disc
Wheel size
700c
Max tire width
34 mm
Bottom bracket standard
BBright
Front axle
12x100 thru-axle
Rear axle
12x142 thru-axle
Drivetrain compatibility
Sold with Shimano Di2 and SRAM AXS electronic groupsets (1x Red AXS, 2x Force AXS)

Hydration & storage

Integrated hydration
No
Hydration details
Ships with a downtube aero bottle (500 ml per Triathlete) and a rear hydration mount; the frame has no internal reservoir.
Integrated storage
Yes
Storage details
Aero top-tube storage (Smartpak 400 bag) and storage at the stem.
Top tube bento box
Yes
Bottle mount locations
Downtube (aero bottle), behind saddle (seatpost bottle mount), between the arms (BTA mount with angle adjust)
Behind-saddle mount
Cervélo rear hydration mount (included)

Fit & adjustability

Aerobar system
Integrated one-piece EX16 cockpit with Bayonet fork
Pad stack adjustment range
Up to 40 mm of stack adjustment; basebar sits 10 mm lower than on the previous P5
Extension options
Extension tilt adjustable 0-30° in 5° increments
Seatpost type
Cervélo SP23 carbon aero seatpost
Fit notes
Cervélo's online size and setup calculator takes target arm-pad stack, reach and saddle height and returns compatible sizes with the matching riser extension and pad hole settings.

Aerodynamics

Manufacturer aero claims
About 1 W faster than the previous P5 frame. Cervélo claims about 5 W total system saving with Reserve 77/88 wheels and 29 mm Vittoria tyres.

Travel, maintenance & warranty

Proprietary parts
Bayonet fork and one-piece EX16 front end, SP23 seatpost
Frame warranty
Limited lifetime warranty on the frame for the original owner (frames bought from 1 Sept 2025, excluding paint and decals); forks, carbon bars, stems and seatposts also lifetime
Sold via
Through Cervélo retailers

Photos

Design sketches

Design sketch of the Cervélo P5, side view
Side view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Design sketch of the Cervélo P5, three-quarter view
Three-quarter view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Design sketch of the Cervélo P5, front view
Front view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo

Builds & components

Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.

Cervélo P5 builds
P5 Red AXS 1
P5 Dura-Ace Di2
P5 Force AXS
P5 Ultegra Di2
P5 Frameset
Overview
Price (MSRP)€13,499$14,750£12,000€13,499$14,500€13,499€9,999$11,000£9,100€9,999$10,650£9,100€5,999€5,999£5,500
Weight9.08 kg20 lb9.34 kg20.6 lb9.47 kg20.9 lb9.6 kg21.2 lb—
TypeComplete bikeComplete bikeComplete bikeComplete bikeFrameset
NotesSingle-chainring (1x) build. Weight size not stated by Cervélo.———Sold in Germany and the UK; not listed on the US store.
Drivetrain
GroupsetSRAM Red AXS E1Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200SRAM Force AXS E1Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100—
Launched2024 · current generation2021 · current generation2025 · current generation2021 · current generation—
Speeds12-speed12-speed12-speed12-speed—
ElectronicYesYesYesYes—
WirelessYes—Yes——
Drivetrain1x2x2x2x—
ShiftersSRAM AXS Blip controllers (bar-end and satellite)Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 SW-R9160SRAM AXS Blip controllers (bar-end and satellite)Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 SW-R9160—
Position—Bar-end—Bar-end—
CranksetSRAM Red 1x AXS E1 Power MeterShimano Dura-Ace R9200SRAM Force AXS E1 Power MeterShimano Ultegra R8100—
Chainrings5054/4050/3752/36—
Crank length160 (48-51) / 165 (54-56) / 170 (58) / 172.5 (61)160 (48-51) / 165 (54-56) / 170 (58) / 172.5 (61)160 (48-51) / 165 (54-56) / 170 (58) / 172.5 (61)160 (48-51) / 165 (54-56) / 170 (58) / 172.5 (61)—
Power meterSRAM Red AXS E1 Power Meter4iiii Precision 3+ ProSRAM Force AXS E1 Power Meter4iiii Precision 3+ Pro—
Launched2024 · current generation2024 · current generation2025 · current generation2024 · current generation—
TypeIntegrated in crankset—Integrated in crankset——
Measurement—Dual-sided—Dual-sided—
Bottom bracketSRAM DUB CeramicCeramicSpeed SLSRAM DUBFSA BBright thread-together—
StandardBBrightBBright (24 mm spindle)BBrightBBright (24 mm spindle)—
BearingsCeramicCeramic———
Front derailleur—Shimano Dura-Ace R9250SRAM Force AXS E1Shimano Ultegra R8150—
Rear derailleurSRAM Red AXS E1Shimano Dura-Ace R9250SRAM Force AXS E1Shimano Ultegra R8150—
CassetteSRAM Red XG-1290 E1Shimano Dura-Ace R9200SRAM Force XG-1270 E1Shimano Ultegra R8100—
Range10-3311-3410-3311-30—
Speeds12-speed12-speed12-speed12-speed—
ChainSRAM Red E1Shimano CN-M9100SRAM Force E1Shimano CN-M8100—
Brakes
Brake levers—Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9180—Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9180—
Brake calipersSRAM Red Aero—SRAM Force Aero——
TypeHydraulic disc—Hydraulic disc——
RotorsSRAM Paceline XShimano RT-CL900SRAM PacelineShimano RT-CL800—
MountCenter LockCenter LockCenter LockCenter Lock—
Wheels & tires
WheelsetReserve 77TA (front) / 88TA (rear)Reserve 77TA (front) / 88TA (rear)Reserve 77TA (front) / 88TA (rear)Reserve 77TA (front) / 88TA (rear)—
Front rim depth77 mm77 mm77 mm77 mm—
Rear rim depth88 mm88 mm88 mm88 mm—
Rear disc wheelNoNoNoNo—
MaterialCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon—
Tubeless readyYesYesYesYes—
HubsDT Swiss 180DT Swiss 180DT Swiss 240 DicutDT Swiss 240 Dicut—
Spokes24H24H24H24H—
TiresVittoria Corsa Pro TLR G2.0Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR G2.0Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR G2.0Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR G2.0—
Tire width29 mm29 mm29 mm29 mm—
Cockpit
Aerobar systemCervélo EX16 Triathlon Cockpit (EX16 carbon riser + EX16 extension assembly)Cervélo EX16 Triathlon Cockpit (EX16 carbon riser + EX16 extension assembly)Cervélo EX16 Triathlon Cockpit (EX16 carbon riser + EX16 extension assembly)Cervélo EX16 Triathlon Cockpit (EX16 carbon riser + EX16 extension assembly)—
Integrated with frameYesYesYesYes—
Pad stack adjustmentUp to 40 mmUp to 40 mmUp to 40 mmUp to 40 mm—
Tilt adjustment0-30° in 5° steps0-30° in 5° steps0-30° in 5° steps0-30° in 5° steps—
MaterialCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon—
BasebarCervélo HB15Cervélo HB15Cervélo HB15Cervélo HB15—
Basebar width380 mm380 mm380 mm380 mm—
MaterialCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon—
HeadsetFSA IS2 1-1/8 in / 1-1/4 inFSA IS2 1-1/8 in / 1-1/4 inFSA IS2 1-1/8 in / 1-1/4 inFSA IS2 1-1/8 in / 1-1/4 in—
Saddle & seatpost
SaddleFizik Transiro Aeris LD R1 LightFizik Transiro Aeris LD R1 LightFizik Transiro Aeris LD R3Fizik Transiro Aeris LD R3—
SeatpostCervélo SP23Cervélo SP23Cervélo SP23Cervélo SP23—
MaterialCarbonCarbonCarbonCarbon—
Included extras
Storage / bentoCervélo P5 stem storage + Smartpak 400 top-tube bagCervélo P5 stem storage + Smartpak 400 top-tube bagCervélo P5 stem storage + Smartpak 400 top-tube bagCervélo P5 stem storage + Smartpak 400 top-tube bag—
Bottle cagesCervélo Aero water bottle with cage + rear hydration mountCervélo Aero water bottle with cage + rear hydration mountCervélo Aero water bottle with cage + rear hydration mountCervélo Aero water bottle with cage + rear hydration mount—

P5 price & value

Where it's cheapest

MSRPs converted at ECB reference rates of 2026-10-05 (1 EUR = 1.1204 USD = 0.8472 GBP). US prices exclude sales tax, so add your state's rate before comparing.

BuildMarketMSRPIn EURvs cheapest
P5 Red AXS 1USA (USD, excl. sales tax)$14,750€13,165cheapest
Europe (EUR, incl. VAT)€13,499€13,499+3%
UK (GBP, incl. VAT)£12,000€14,164+8%
P5 Dura-Ace Di2USA (USD, excl. sales tax)$14,500€12,942cheapest
Europe (EUR, incl. VAT)€13,499€13,499+4%
P5 Force AXSUSA (USD, excl. sales tax)$11,000€9,818cheapest
Europe (EUR, incl. VAT)€9,999€9,999+2%
UK (GBP, incl. VAT)£9,100€10,741+9%
P5 Ultegra Di2USA (USD, excl. sales tax)$10,650€9,506cheapest
Europe (EUR, incl. VAT)€9,999€9,999+5%
UK (GBP, incl. VAT)£9,100€10,741+13%
P5 FramesetEurope (EUR, incl. VAT)€5,999€5,999cheapest
UK (GBP, incl. VAT)£5,500€6,492+8%

Price history

  • P5 Frameset

    1. 2026-10-05€5,999€5,999€5,999
    2. 2026-11-02€5,999€5,999£5,500

Building up the P5 Frameset

Included: frame and fork only, as listed.

Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Brake calipers, Wheelset, Tires, Aerobar system, Seatpost, Saddle, Pedals.

Spare & upgrade parts from Cervélo

PartPart numberPrice
HB26 basebar (50 mm drop, 350 mm wide)Low version of the HB15 basebar; Cervélo lists it for the P5 disc (SN148), 2025 on. Ordered through retailers.HB26$850$850$850
EX13 extension kit (aero-profile extensions with half-wrap arm cradles and pads)Cervélo lists it for the P5 disc (SN148), 2025 on.HBP-EX13-EXT$1,500$1,500$1,500
1-3/8" headset bearingCervélo lists it for the P-Series Disc (2020 on) and P5 Disc (2019 on).HS-031$32$32$32
Front derailleur mount blanking plate (for 1x)FDM-CVR$24$24$24
Front aero thru-axle with removable handleFits Cervélo disc-brake frames from 2016 on.QRA-AERO2-F$50$50$50
Seatpost water bottle mount (adjustable, single)MT-WB-SP$40$40$40
Seatpost saddle-clamp blanking slug (when the bottle mount is not used)SPS-SP2123$20$20$20
Ritchey saddle clamp for SP21/SP23 seatposts (7x7 mm rails)Slug SPS-SP2123 not included.SPH-RIT-UP5$40$40$40

Real-world weight

Scale weights of the P5 from reviewers, next to Cervélo's claim.

WhatMeasuredClaimedMeasured by
Complete bikeWeighed with the 500 ml down-tube bottle and top-tube nutrition storage fitted (20 lb 5 oz); $13,500 test bike9.21 kg20.3 lb—Triathlete2024-07

Comparing with the claim

Ownership checklist

1 of 2 known checks pass, 5 not published by Cervélo. Why these checks

  • ✕

    Threaded bottom bracket

    BBright

  • ?

    UDH derailleur hanger

  • ✓

    Standard 12×142 mm rear axle

    12x142 thru-axle

  • ?

    Works with mechanical shifting

  • ?

    Fits third-party aerobars

    Integrated one-piece EX16 cockpit with Bayonet fork

  • ?

    Rear disc wheel compatible

  • ?

    Fit kept when packed

Raced by

Pros who raced the P5, with results on it.

P5 geometry

Cervélo P5 geometry
485154565861
Stack461 mm18.1″482 mm19″498 mm19.6″516 mm20.3″535 mm21.1″556 mm21.9″
Reach389 mm15.3″406 mm16″420 mm16.5″433 mm17″446 mm17.6″455 mm17.9″
Head tube angle71°72.5°72.5°72.5°72.5°72.4°
Head tube length58.5 mm2.3″70.7 mm2.8″88 mm3.5″106.9 mm4.2″126.8 mm5″147.8 mm5.8″
Chainstay405 mm15.9″405 mm15.9″405 mm15.9″405 mm15.9″405 mm15.9″405 mm15.9″
Wheelbase975 mm38.4″976 mm38.4″995 mm39.2″1,015 mm40″1,033 mm40.7″1,048 mm41.3″
BB drop75 mm3″75 mm3″75 mm3″75 mm3″75 mm3″74 mm2.9″
Fork offset52 mm2″43 mm1.7″43 mm1.7″43 mm1.7″43 mm1.7″40.4 mm1.6″
Front centre582 mm22.9″583 mm23″602 mm23.7″622 mm24.5″640 mm25.2″654 mm25.7″
Standover739 mm29.1″759 mm29.9″775 mm30.5″792 mm31.2″812 mm32″906 mm35.7″
Wheel size700c700c700c700c700c700c
Crank length160 mm6.3″160 mm6.3″165 mm6.5″165 mm6.5″170 mm6.7″172.5 mm6.8″
Basebar width380 mm15″380 mm15″380 mm15″380 mm15″380 mm15″380 mm15″

Side view & pad range

Your positionYour position (optional)

Drawn to scale (how to read it).

Cervélo P5 · 54

How the geometry rides

The P5 in size 54 against the middle size of 42 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).

  • Wheelbase995 mm39.2″

    shortestlonger than 51% of 42 bikeslongest

  • Front centre602 mm23.7″

    shortestlonger than 62% of 29 bikeslongest

  • Chainstay405 mm15.9″

    shortestlonger than 48% of 53 bikeslongest

Compare on the stack & reach chart

Good to know

  • Design

    The S5-style dropped 'fastback' seat stays reduce vertical stiffness by about 22% without reducing lateral stiffness, according to Cervélo.

    Source
  • Aerodynamics

    Because the frame must stay within UCI shape rules, Cervélo found only about 1 W of frame drag savings. Most of the claimed gain comes from optimising the frame with the Reserve 77/88 wheels and 29 mm tyres.

    Source
  • Fit

    Compared with the previous P5, reach is slightly longer and stack slightly lower in each size, and a size 61 was added for six sizes in total. The armrests and pads are wider, taller and thicker.

    Source
  • Integration

    There is no internal hydration. Triathlete notes that the included 500 ml downtube bottle is not enough for 70.3 or longer races without adding bottles at the BTA or behind the saddle.

    Source
  • Racing

    Cervélo says the P5 was a key part of Team Jumbo-Visma's Giro d'Italia and Tour de France wins in 2023, and it is the team's time-trial bike.

    Source
  • History

    The 2024 P5 replaced the 2019 UCI-legal disc P5. Cervélo launched it on July 4, 2024, to coincide with the first time-trial stage of that year's Tour de France.

    Source
  • Versions

    The Red and Force builds use SRAM cranks with integrated Quarq power meters; the Shimano builds use 4iiii Precision Pro dual-sided meters. An Ultegra Di2 build ($10,650 / €9,999 / £9,100) sits below the Force build.

    Source

P5 FAQ

Is the Cervélo P5 UCI legal?+

Yes. The Cervélo P5 is UCI legal, so it can be raced in draft-illegal triathlon as well as UCI time trials.

How much does the Cervélo P5 cost?+

Manufacturer prices (MSRP): €5,999–€13,499 / $10,650–$14,750 / £5,500–£12,000 across 5 listed builds and framesets: P5 Red AXS 1, P5 Dura-Ace Di2, P5 Force AXS, P5 Ultegra Di2 and P5 Frameset.

How much does the Cervélo P5 weigh?+

The lightest complete build listed (P5 Red AXS 1) weighs 9.08 kg (20 lb).

What sizes does the Cervélo P5 come in?+

6 sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58 and 61.

Does the Cervélo P5 have integrated hydration?+

The Cervélo P5 has no integrated hydration system. Ships with a downtube aero bottle (500 ml per Triathlete) and a rear hydration mount; the frame has no internal reservoir.

Does the Cervélo P5 have integrated storage?+

Yes. Aero top-tube storage (Smartpak 400 bag) and storage at the stem. A top tube bento box is integrated.

What is the tire clearance of the Cervélo P5?+

Up to 34 mm tires on 700c wheels.

Which groupsets are compatible with the Cervélo P5?+

Drivetrain compatibility: Sold with Shimano Di2 and SRAM AXS electronic groupsets (1x Red AXS, 2x Force AXS). Bottom bracket: BBright.

What builds of the Cervélo P5 are available?+

P5 Red AXS 1: SRAM Red AXS E1; P5 Dura-Ace Di2: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200; P5 Force AXS: SRAM Force AXS E1; P5 Ultegra Di2: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8100.

Which pros ride the Cervélo P5?+

Jonas Vingegaard, Jackie Hering and Léon Chevalier raced this generation of the Cervélo P5. See the "Raced by" section for seasons and results.

What warranty does the Cervélo P5 frame have?+

Limited lifetime warranty on the frame for the original owner (frames bought from 1 Sept 2025, excluding paint and decals); forks, carbon bars, stems and seatposts also lifetime

Is the Cervélo P5 aerodynamic?+

About 1 W faster than the previous P5 frame. Cervélo claims about 5 W total system saving with Reserve 77/88 wheels and 29 mm Vittoria tyres.

Sources

Cervélo P5 data last updated · How the data is checked ·