2026 Cervelo R5-CX Rival

Archived: Frame: Cervélo R5-CX frame · Fork: Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R5CX Fork · Carbon Fiber

• Inspect the complete frame for cracks, dents, distortion, heavy abrasion, suspicious paint differences or evidence of a previous repair.
• Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Archived: Shifters: SRAM Rival AXS E1 · Rear derailleur: SRAM Rival AXS D1 · Crankset: SRAM Rival 1 AXS E1, 42T, DUB Wide, with power meter · Bottom bracket: SRAM DUB Wide, T47 BBright · Cassette: SRAM Rival D1, 10-36T, 12-Speed · Chain: SRAM Rival E1

• Confirm every shift battery charges and every control operates. Shift through the full cassette under light load while checking pairing, derailleur alignment and response at both ends of the range.
• Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
• Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Archived: Brakes: Brake controls: SRAM Rival AXS E1; Rotors: SRAM Paceline Centerlock

• Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.

Archived: Wheels: Front: Reserve 30 GR AL, Reserve 4LD, 12x100mm, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible; Rear: Reserve 30 GR AL, Reserve 4LD, 12x142mm, XDR freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible · Front tire: Vittoria Terreno T80 CX TLR G2.0 700x33c · Rear tire: Vittoria Terreno T80 CX TLR G2.0 700x33c

• Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
• Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.
• Confirm whether the bike is actually set up tubeless, whether both tires hold pressure, and when sealant and rim tape were last serviced.

Archived: Headset: FSA IS2 1-1/4, 45° x 45° / 1-1/2, 36° x 45° · Handlebar: Cervélo HB13 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp · Stem: Cervélo ST31 Carbon · Seatpost: Cervélo SP24 Carbon · Saddle: Prologo Nago R4 PAS Steel

• Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure. Look particularly closely for crushing, scoring or cracks at carbon handlebar clamp areas.
• Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.