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CervéloP5 (2019)

Triathlon20192019 disc-brake P5 ↗Disc brakesUCI legalDiscontinued

Replaced by Cervélo P5

Cervélo's 2019 P5 was a full redesign of the P5 around disc brakes, built for UCI time trials and for triathlon. Cervélo says the frame and fork were 18% (350 g) lighter and much stiffer than the rim-brake P5, with slightly less drag. It added a fixed basebar with a mono-riser cockpit, a 500 ml aero bottle for the down tube and top-tube storage bags. Team Jumbo-Visma raced it until the 2024 P5 replaced it.

Cervélo P5 Disc (2019), drive side
© Cervélo Cycles
Last MSRP
€11,999$12,500£10,599
Builds
3
Sizes
5
Frame weight
—

Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo

Our verdict

Overall

out of 100, average of 7 categories

A used-market pick for riders who want one proven frame for UCI time trials and triathlon: it even won a hilly Tour de France time trial. The trade-offs are a long, low fit with no stock extension tilt and hydration limited to a 500 ml down-tube bottle plus add-ons, so less flexible long-course riders should look at newer designs.

Scored Oct 2026

  • + Aero-first design

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
80/100

Aero claims and front-end integration

Frame
78/100

Carbon grade, weight and warranty

Components
76/100

Groupset, wheels and power meter

Hydration & storage
66/100

Hydration and storage in the frame

Fit
60/100

Sizes and adjustment range

Practicality
62/100

Travel, standard parts, servicing

Price
70/100

From the cheapest complete-bike MSRP

How each category is scored

Reviews

3 independent reviews of the Cervélo P5 (2019).

Frame & platform

What each race allows

Frame & fork

Frame material
Carbon
Frame sizes
48, 51, 54, 56, 58
UCI frame approval
Approved 4 Jul 2018 as 'P5 MY2019' with fork FK63, sizes 48-58 (5), frame code CERV-F131-TT (UCI list version 2026.10.02)

Compatibility & standards

Brake type
Flat-mount disc
Wheel size
700c
Max tire width
28 mm
1x compatible
Yes
Front derailleur mount
Removable front derailleur hanger (1x ready)
Cable routing
Hidden internal Di2 routing
Electronic battery location
Seatpost (friction-fit holder)

Hydration & storage

Integrated hydration
No
Hydration details
500 ml UCI-legal Aero Bottle 500 on the down tube, a single rear bottle on the seatpost (P5X mount interface) and a between-the-arms cage mount on the cockpit. The frame has no internal reservoir.
Storage details
SmartPak 400 and SmartPak 100 bags mount on the top-tube bosses (the 100 sits against the riser). Both come with the frameset and complete bikes.
Top tube bento box
Yes
Bottle mount locations
Down tube (Aero Bottle 500), behind saddle (seatpost mount), between the arms (cockpit mount)
Behind-saddle mount
Seatpost with P5X rear bottle mount (single bottle)

Fit & adjustability

Aerobar system
Fixed integrated basebar with a mono-riser cockpit; the P5X mono-riser fits if you want tilt
Pad reach adjustment range
95 mm of extension reach adjustment and 45 mm of arm-pad reach
Pad width range
30 mm
Extension options
30° bend as standard; 50° bend and S-bend extensions available through dealers
Seatpost type
Cervélo aero seatpost with P5X rear bottle mount; the previous P5 seatpost also fits
Fit notes
The stock cockpit has no extension tilt. The 380 mm basebar has moulded grips that can be flipped and cut back 20 mm for less reach.

Aerodynamics

Manufacturer aero claims
Cervélo says it averages 17 g less drag than the rim-brake P5 it replaced (tested with disc and rim versions of the same wheels).

Travel, maintenance & warranty

Sold via
Through Cervélo retailers

Design sketches

Design sketch of the Cervélo P5 (2019), side view
Side view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Design sketch of the Cervélo P5 (2019), three-quarter view
Three-quarter view · Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Design sketch of the Cervélo P5 (2019), 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 (2019) builds
P5 Disc Dura-Ace Di2
P5 Disc Ultegra Di2
P5 Disc Frameset
Overview
Price (MSRP)€11,999$12,500£10,599€7,499$7,500£6,599€5,499$5,000€5,499
Weight8.41 kg18.5 lb——
Weight measured on sizeM——
TypeComplete bikeComplete bikeFrameset
NotesLaunch prices; GBP from BikeRadar. AeroGeeks weighed a size M with the bento box and down-tube cage fitted. Launch colour Black/Green/White.Launch prices; GBP from BikeRadar. Launch colour Black/Green/White.Launch price; also CAD 6,000. Navy/Coral/Black. Includes SmartPak 400 and 100, Aero Bottle 500, rear hydration mount and Barfly computer mount.
Drivetrain
GroupsetShimano Dura-Ace Di2Shimano Ultegra Di2—
ElectronicYesYes—
Bottom bracketCeramicSpeed Bottom bracket (model not specified)——
Rear derailleurShimano Dura-Ace Di2——
NotesCeramicSpeed Oversized Pulley Wheel System——
ChainCeramicSpeed UFO——
Wheels & tires
WheelsetENVE 5.6DT Swiss P1800—
Cockpit
Aerobar systemCervélo P5 mono-riser cockpitCervélo P5 mono-riser cockpitCervélo P5 mono-riser cockpit
Integrated with frameYesYesYes
Pad stack adjustmentMono-riserMono-riserMono-riser
Pad width adjustment30 mm30 mm30 mm
Tilt adjustmentNone on the stock cockpitNone on the stock cockpitNone on the stock cockpit
BasebarCervélo P5 integrated basebarCervélo P5 integrated basebarCervélo P5 integrated basebar
Basebar width380 mm380 mm380 mm
ExtensionsCervélo P5 extensionsCervélo P5 extensionsCervélo P5 extensions
Shape30° bend30° bend30° bend
Included extras
Storage / bentoCervélo SmartPak 400 and SmartPak 100Cervélo SmartPak 400 and SmartPak 100Cervélo SmartPak 400 and SmartPak 100
Bottle cagesCervélo Aero Bottle 500 and rear hydration mountCervélo Aero Bottle 500 and rear hydration mountCervélo Aero Bottle 500 and rear hydration mount
Notes500 ml UCI-legal down tube bottle500 ml UCI-legal down tube bottle500 ml UCI-legal down tube bottle

P5 (2019) 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 Disc Dura-Ace Di2USA (USD, excl. sales tax)$12,500€11,157cheapest
Europe (EUR, incl. VAT)€11,999€11,999+8%
UK (GBP, incl. VAT)£10,599€12,511+12%
P5 Disc Ultegra Di2USA (USD, excl. sales tax)$7,500€6,694cheapest
Europe (EUR, incl. VAT)€7,499€7,499+12%
UK (GBP, incl. VAT)£6,599€7,789+16%
P5 Disc FramesetUSA (USD, excl. sales tax)$5,000€4,463cheapest
Europe (EUR, incl. VAT)€5,499€5,499+23%

Building up the P5 Disc Frameset

Included: Aerobar system, Basebar, Bottle cages, Extensions, Storage / bento.

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

Spare & upgrade parts from Cervélo

PartPart numberPrice
EX11 extensions (30° J-bend, 50° or S-bend)HBP-EX11-EXT30DEG / HBP-EX11-EXT50DEG / HBP-EX11-EXTSBEND$200$200$200
EX11 riser-post arm rests with boltsHBP-EX11-RESTS$100$100$100
EX11 extension fixing wedge with boltHBP-EX11-FW$20$20$20
EX11 Di2 plate / mechanical plug with boltHBP-EX11-CVR$10$10$10
EX11 Di2 riser post plugMT-EX11-DI2$32$32$32
P5 fork rotation stop (size-specific, 48 / 51 / 54 / 56 / 58)Listed as compatible with the P5 Disc; one part per frame size.FKI-P5FRS-48 to FKI-P5FRS-58$14$14$14
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

Ownership checklist

0 of 0 known checks pass, 7 not published by Cervélo. Why these checks

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    Threaded bottom bracket

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    UDH derailleur hanger

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    Standard 12×142 mm rear axle

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    Works with mechanical shifting

  • ?

    Fits third-party aerobars

    Fixed integrated basebar with a mono-riser cockpit; the P5X mono-riser fits if you want tilt

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    Rear disc wheel compatible

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    Fit kept when packed

Raced by

Pros who raced the P5 (2019), with results on it.

P5 (2019) geometry

Cervélo P5 (2019) geometry
4851545658
Stack466 mm18.3″486 mm19.1″503 mm19.8″521 mm20.5″540 mm21.3″
Reach388 mm15.3″404 mm15.9″418 mm16.5″431 mm17″437 mm17.2″
Head tube angle71°72.5°72.5°72.5°72.5°
Head tube length67.5 mm2.7″81 mm3.2″98 mm3.9″117 mm4.6″137 mm5.4″
Chainstay405 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″
BB drop75 mm3″75 mm3″75 mm3″75 mm3″75 mm3″
Fork offset52 mm2″43 mm1.7″43 mm1.7″43 mm1.7″43 mm1.7″
Front centre582 mm22.9″582 mm22.9″602 mm23.7″622 mm24.5″640 mm25.2″
Standover728 mm28.7″754 mm29.7″769 mm30.3″786 mm30.9″804 mm31.7″
Wheel size700c700c700c700c700c
Basebar width380 mm15″380 mm15″380 mm15″380 mm15″380 mm15″

Side view & pad range

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Cervélo P5 (2019) · 54

How the geometry rides

The P5 (2019) 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

    Cervélo says the frame and fork are 18% lighter (350 g) than the previous P5, and 22% stiffer at the head tube and 26% stiffer at the bottom bracket. To get there it shrank the bottom-bracket area and stopped extending the seat-tube fairing over the rear wheel.

    Source

  • Fit

    BikeRadar reports that Cervélo kept the handling geometry of the previous P5. AeroGeeks calls the fit long and low and less accommodating than the P5X.

    Source

  • Compatibility

    The frame has 36 mm of clearance, which Cervélo rates for 28 mm tyres. It works with RAT or threaded thru-axles (an aero axle is supplied) and has vertical rear dropouts and a removable plastic chainstay guard.

    Source

  • Racing

    Jonas Vingegaard rode the P5 for the whole of the hilly 2023 Tour de France stage 16 time trial to Combloux and won it, without switching to a road bike for the final climb.

    Source

  • History

    Cervélo presented the bike in March 2019. AeroGeeks says it took seven years to develop and was a ground-up redesign, not the old P5 with disc brakes added.

    Source

P5 (2019) FAQ

Is the Cervélo P5 (2019) UCI legal?+

Yes. The Cervélo P5 (2019) is UCI legal, so it can be raced in draft-illegal triathlon as well as UCI time trials.

How much does the Cervélo P5 (2019) cost?+

Manufacturer prices (MSRP): €5,499–€11,999 / $5,000–$12,500 / £6,599–£10,599 across 3 listed builds and framesets: P5 Disc Dura-Ace Di2, P5 Disc Ultegra Di2 and P5 Disc Frameset.

How much does the Cervélo P5 (2019) weigh?+

The lightest complete build listed (P5 Disc Dura-Ace Di2) weighs 8.41 kg (18.5 lb) in size M.

What sizes does the Cervélo P5 (2019) come in?+

5 sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56 and 58.

Does the Cervélo P5 (2019) have integrated hydration?+

The Cervélo P5 (2019) has no integrated hydration system. 500 ml UCI-legal Aero Bottle 500 on the down tube, a single rear bottle on the seatpost (P5X mount interface) and a between-the-arms cage mount on the cockpit. The frame has no internal reservoir.

Does the Cervélo P5 (2019) have integrated storage?+

Storage. SmartPak 400 and SmartPak 100 bags mount on the top-tube bosses (the 100 sits against the riser). Both come with the frameset and complete bikes. A top tube bento box is integrated.

What is the tire clearance of the Cervélo P5 (2019)?+

Up to 28 mm tires on 700c wheels.

Which groupsets are compatible with the Cervélo P5 (2019)?+

1x drivetrains are supported.

What builds of the Cervélo P5 (2019) are available?+

P5 Disc Dura-Ace Di2: Shimano Dura-Ace Di2; P5 Disc Ultegra Di2: Shimano Ultegra Di2.

Which pros ride the Cervélo P5 (2019)?+

Anne Haug and Jonas Vingegaard raced this generation of the Cervélo P5 (2019). See the "Raced by" section for seasons and results.

Is the Cervélo P5 (2019) aerodynamic?+

Cervélo says it averages 17 g less drag than the rim-brake P5 it replaced (tested with disc and rim versions of the same wheels).

Sources

Cervélo P5 (2019) data last updated · How the data is checked ·