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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2008 Cervelo RS and 2010 Cervelo RS.
- Identity & price
2010 Cervelo RS had an original MSRP $400 lower than 2008 Cervelo RS.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2008 Cervelo RS
2010 Cervelo RS
Overview
Model Year
2008
2010
Brand
Cervelo
Cervelo
Model
RS
RS
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
$4,000.00
$3,600.00
Colors
Black/Red
Silver/Black
Sizes
51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm, XS
XS (650c), 51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Monocoque
Monocoque
Frame Material
Cervelo Smartwall Carbon Fiber
Cervelo Smartwall Squoval carbon fiber
Fork
Cervelo Wolf SL
3T Funda PRO
Fork Material
Carbon fiber/carbon fiber steerer, aero crown
Carbon fiber/carbon fiber steerer
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Dura-Ace
Shimano Ultegra
Shifters
Shimano Dura-Ace STI
Shimano Ultegra STI
Front Derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace
Shimano Ultegra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Dura-Ace
Shimano Ultegra
Crankset
FSA SLK Light Carbon
Shimano Ultegra
Bottom Bracket
FSA Mega EXO
Shimano Ultegra
Cassette
Shimano Ultegra
Shimano Ultegra
Rear Cogs
10-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
10-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain
Shimano Ultegra
Shimano Ultegra
Pedals
—
Not included
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace STI levers
Shimano Ultegra brakes, Shimano Ultegra levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" FSA
1 1/8" FSA IS 3
Handlebar
FSA RD-250
3T Ergonova OE
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Syntace F119
3T ARX Pro
Saddle
Selle San Marco Ponza
Fi'zi:k Pave
Seatpost
FSA SLK Carbon, 27.2mm diameter
FSA Carbon Pro CSI
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano RS10
Fulcrum Racing 7
Rims
Shimano RS10
Fulcrum Racing 7
Spokes
—
Fulcrum, Wheelset
Front Tire
700c Vittoria Diamante Pro Light
700c Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick Folding
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.