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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2011 Cervelo R3 Rival and 2012 Cervelo R3 Rival.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.36:1Highest4.17:1Total range306%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.31:1Highest4.55:1Total range348%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
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.
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Specification
2011 Cervelo R3 Rival
2012 Cervelo R3 Rival
Overview
Model Year
2011
2012
Brand
Cervelo
Cervelo
Model
R3 Rival
R3 Rival
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road
Original MSRP
$3,200.00
Not documented
Colors
Black/red
White
Sizes
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48cm, 51cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
Weight
—
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Frameset
Frame Construction
Carbon
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Frame Material
Carbon fiber
R3 Carbon
Fork
Cervelo FK30
Cervelo FK30
Drivetrain
Component Group
SRAM Rival
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Shifters
SRAM Rival
SRAM Rival
Front Derailleur
SRAM Rival
SRAM Rival
Rear Derailleur
SRAM Rival
SRAM Rival
Crankset
SRAM S900 Road, 50/34t teeth
FSA BBright 50/34t
Bottom Bracket
Sram Pressfit
FSA BBright
Cassette
SRAM PG-1070
SRAM PG-1070 10spd 11-26t
Rear Cogs
12 - 25 teeth
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Chain
Sram PC 1071
SRAM PC-1071
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Rival brakes, SRAM Rival levers
SRAM Rival
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cane Creek IS 3
IS-3
Handlebar
3T Ergonova OE
3T Erganova OE
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
3T ARX Pro
3T ARX Pro
Saddle
Fi'zi:k Airione
Fizik Ardea
Seatpost
3T Dorico TEAM
3T Dorico Team
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Fulcrum Racing 7
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Rims
Fulcrum Racing 7
Fulcrom Racing T
Front Tire
700 x 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick
Vittoria Rubino Pro Slick
Wheel Size
700c wheels
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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.