If you’re not racing, a weekend warrior, then this bike is for you. It’s what most bike fitters would suggest to most of their clients, an endurance oriented kind of bike.
i went with the Caledonia to save some money and then added zipp 303 firecrest rims ... i find its fast smooth easy to handle other than the seat its comfy for long rides ... 100-180km rides for me ... i did splurge on the rival etap :) works great
HOLY SH*T! This video is so awesome! I wish I had the skills that you have in creating content. I'm ordering this bike right now! I was on the fence about if I wanted to spend the money on this bike or not but you have me convinced! Thank you for all of this great information. You are FIERCE! Are you sponsored? If not, you should be!!! (However, I like unbiased reviews...so on one hand, I hope you aren't! :) HAHA) Have an awesome day, Hiker biker! You are awesome!!!! :)
That's awesome man! Super happy for you. It's a beautiful looking bike, and among the coolest looking I'd say! Gotta love that deep aero profile. I'd love to check it out one day myself too. Enjoy it!
@@hikerbikeromar im sorry buddy, im off grid. No worries ill figure something out. One thing i did notice, this bike is not for beginners. Would be dangerous. You have to keep a tight reign on it or you could run right through a stop light and get creamed. I would not suggest this bike to anyone without a few years under their belt. Just a heads up
1:35. I have had this bike for 2 years. It is VERY racy. Honestly is not the most compliant carbon frame you will find. But is is quite aero, responsive (because of its stiffiness) and it corners really well. 3:17 True. This bike can handle perfect road, rough road, light gravel. I would avoid it for climbing mountains of its weight. (Rollers, it's fine.)
Great video, thanks for sharing! I got a good deal on the rival version. Would you spend extra 1700ish USD to upgrade to the Reserve wheels? I've never ridden carbon wheels so not sure if it's worth the upgrade
Congrats on the purchase! I really love the Caledonia, and for the right price, it’s definitely an irresistible option. I’d first consider what kind of riding you’ll be doing before upgrading the wheels. If you plan to do both light gravel and smooth road equally, I’d just keep the stock wheels. But if you end up doing mostly just smooth road riding, upgrading to the reserve wheels will be awesome. They are among my favorite wheels I have ever used. They will accelerate faster and make the bike feel more racy, and will most likely be lighter depending on the depth you go with. But for now, I’d just stick with the stock wheels and wait until you can find a good deal on the Reserve’s. That’s just my opinion! Oh and btw, I would definitely upgrade the tires if you plan on doing mostly smooth road riding! I did a video where I upgraded the stock tires on a trek Domane, and the results were insane. Feel free to check it out! th-cam.com/video/2syEFZiWs-w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_3DniWwBqmjxjNAt
Wow, thanks for the response! I will probably keep the stock wheels and see how it goes, they should be pretty good, I'll wait for a deal on the reserve 40-44. I'll check out your video about tires. I've been using Contiental 4 seasons for ages and I love'em, the performance is not bad and I love the puncture resistance. Any thought on those compared with the 5000? Thanks again!@@hikerbikeromar
@simonramirezgarces I actually haven’t used the 4 seasons, but I imagine they are great. I’d probably just switch to the 5000’s when it comes time to swap them out due to age. I think your plan is great!
Hey man, thanks for watching! Frame size was a 56, and the fit is near identical to my S-Series. I cannot really tell the difference fit wise. It's a bit more upright and comfortable than pure race bikes, but not as upright as something like a Trek Domane. For me, it's a good compromise between feeling aero/aggressive and comfort. Hope this helps!
except Jumbo Visma rode the Soloist this year at Paris-Roubaix. It's more aero and lighter than the Caledonia. But WVA paid the price with his flat at the end :')
Curious about your thoughts on the Specialized Aethos. It's definitely racier than the Caledonia but I actually think it's somewhat comparable. I test rode the S-Works Di2 and it's the best bike I've ever ridden. I hear the lower spec versions don't give up much to the S-Works other than weight and are in the same price range as this.
Aethos is definitely awesome! They are definitely very expensive if you go with the higher end versions, but the lower end versions (which are still good) ship with lower end groupsets that end up weighing a bit more, but otherwise they are pretty much identical to their higher end counterparts. I think overall though, the Caledonia and Aethos are fitting two different categories. Aethos is going to be racier for sure. Caledonia will be a bit more stable, and probably just a bulkier ride. I think the Caledonia is more of an all terrain type option, whereas the Aethos is strictly tarmac racing. Both would be great though.
@@hikerbikeromar Yeah the Aethos definitely has racy geo, but it’s somewhat relaxed which gives it a more comfortable feel. It doesn’t feel like a strict race-bike to me, although it can easily be used for racing. I think it’s suitable for all-day (or close to) riding, which made me think it could be comparable to the Caledonia. But the Caledonia definitely has more all-terrain capability as you mentioned.
@@hikerbikeromar It’s a different feeling bike, I don’t think it fits neatly into a certain category. I highly encourage you try it out - it’s not marketing hype, this bike is special.
@@johnyoon5399 Does the Aethos feel like the Caledonia 5 in terms of the riding position? I was able to ride an Aethos nearby and like it but am tempted with a good deal on the C5 online so I wouldn't be able to ride it before purchasing. Any additional info you can add to the comparison would be appreciated.
Yeah it actually really impressed me! I’ve really grown to like Cervelo in the past couple years, as their stuff seems fairly premium to me. That’s cool you got the chance to check it out! The color really surprised me with how awesome it looked.
@@hikerbikeromar im lucky to live in an area with ALOT of high end bikes. Waaaay out of my price range but nice to look at. Going to pick up the AR in a couple of weeks. Have ridn it. Its BAD ASS!
Haha I hear you about living in an area with lots of high ends bikes. Some of the people around me have spent 15k-20k on their bikes, which is totally insane! Let me know how you like the Felt, I’m super curious!
Totally understand! They are both awesome bikes. Personally I’d go for the Soloist, because it is more affordable and the Caledonia is due for a re-design most likely next year. I think the Caledonia 5 is wildly overpriced personally. It’s hard to justify unless you find a great deal on it. But the Soloist can also be ridden off road, so I think it’s the better option. Also depends on what kind of geometry you like, of course!
7,5kg's is highly unlikely unless the dealer is measureing with Ultegra or Dura-ace. In this video, I am measuring with Rival, which is a fair bit heavier.
Caledonia-5 should be compared to Trek SLR not SL. Compared to SLR it’s a bargain. The Caledonia-5 Ultegra Di2 is about 1600 usd cheaper than Trek SLR 7 Gen4 with same groupset.
If you’re not racing, a weekend warrior, then this bike is for you. It’s what most bike fitters would suggest to most of their clients, an endurance oriented kind of bike.
Damn! Your cinematography is fire 🔥🔥
Keep doing what you’re doing!
i went with the Caledonia to save some money and then added zipp 303 firecrest rims ... i find its fast smooth easy to handle other than the seat its comfy for long rides ... 100-180km rides for me ... i did splurge on the rival etap :) works great
I was excited when I watched this video, this bike checks all the boxes that I want in a new bike, except PRICE! Wow bikes have gotten expensive!!!
I agree! Check the used market though, you can often find some good deals.
HOLY SH*T! This video is so awesome! I wish I had the skills that you have in creating content. I'm ordering this bike right now! I was on the fence about if I wanted to spend the money on this bike or not but you have me convinced! Thank you for all of this great information. You are FIERCE! Are you sponsored? If not, you should be!!! (However, I like unbiased reviews...so on one hand, I hope you aren't! :) HAHA) Have an awesome day, Hiker biker! You are awesome!!!! :)
Replaced my rim brake cervelo R3 after accident for R3 disc was unbelievable crap got shot of it as soon as possible still riding my rim brake bikes
The Roval Wheels and Ultegra Di2 are currently included in the 8,500 price
Hiker biker Omar! Just got felt ar advance ultagra mechanical in white. So far its blown my mind!
That's awesome man! Super happy for you. It's a beautiful looking bike, and among the coolest looking I'd say! Gotta love that deep aero profile. I'd love to check it out one day myself too. Enjoy it!
@@hikerbikeromar well, its a chunker. Fast as hell though.
@@hikerbikeromar my god, this bike is a ROCKETT! On the flats of course. Wouldnt want to climb a mtn on it
@@universe-juice haha that's awesome man! It looks fast as hell just visually. If you are on Strava, you should send me a link and I'll follow you!
@@hikerbikeromar im sorry buddy, im off grid. No worries ill figure something out. One thing i did notice, this bike is not for beginners. Would be dangerous. You have to keep a tight reign on it or you could run right through a stop light and get creamed. I would not suggest this bike to anyone without a few years under their belt. Just a heads up
1:35. I have had this bike for 2 years. It is VERY racy. Honestly is not the most compliant carbon frame you will find. But is is quite aero, responsive (because of its stiffiness) and it corners really well. 3:17 True. This bike can handle perfect road, rough road, light gravel. I would avoid it for climbing mountains of its weight. (Rollers, it's fine.)
Are those flat pedals?!
Have you ridden an Aethos? Do you know how this compares in terms of the riding position?
Unfortunately I have never ridden the Aethos, so I cannot comment. Sorry!
Great video, thanks for sharing! I got a good deal on the rival version. Would you spend extra 1700ish USD to upgrade to the Reserve wheels? I've never ridden carbon wheels so not sure if it's worth the upgrade
Congrats on the purchase! I really love the Caledonia, and for the right price, it’s definitely an irresistible option.
I’d first consider what kind of riding you’ll be doing before upgrading the wheels. If you plan to do both light gravel and smooth road equally, I’d just keep the stock wheels. But if you end up doing mostly just smooth road riding, upgrading to the reserve wheels will be awesome. They are among my favorite wheels I have ever used. They will accelerate faster and make the bike feel more racy, and will most likely be lighter depending on the depth you go with.
But for now, I’d just stick with the stock wheels and wait until you can find a good deal on the Reserve’s. That’s just my opinion!
Oh and btw, I would definitely upgrade the tires if you plan on doing mostly smooth road riding! I did a video where I upgraded the stock tires on a trek Domane, and the results were insane. Feel free to check it out!
th-cam.com/video/2syEFZiWs-w/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_3DniWwBqmjxjNAt
Wow, thanks for the response! I will probably keep the stock wheels and see how it goes, they should be pretty good, I'll wait for a deal on the reserve 40-44. I'll check out your video about tires. I've been using Contiental 4 seasons for ages and I love'em, the performance is not bad and I love the puncture resistance. Any thought on those compared with the 5000? Thanks again!@@hikerbikeromar
@simonramirezgarces I actually haven’t used the 4 seasons, but I imagine they are great. I’d probably just switch to the 5000’s when it comes time to swap them out due to age. I think your plan is great!
Thanks for your feedback! It's really helpful@@hikerbikeromar
Great bike for 🦖
Hey buddy, great review!!
Would you share frame size and height please and overall how is the fitting comparison from your S to Caledonia?
Hey man, thanks for watching! Frame size was a 56, and the fit is near identical to my S-Series. I cannot really tell the difference fit wise. It's a bit more upright and comfortable than pure race bikes, but not as upright as something like a Trek Domane. For me, it's a good compromise between feeling aero/aggressive and comfort. Hope this helps!
except Jumbo Visma rode the Soloist this year at Paris-Roubaix. It's more aero and lighter than the Caledonia. But WVA paid the price with his flat at the end :')
Curious about your thoughts on the Specialized Aethos. It's definitely racier than the Caledonia but I actually think it's somewhat comparable. I test rode the S-Works Di2 and it's the best bike I've ever ridden. I hear the lower spec versions don't give up much to the S-Works other than weight and are in the same price range as this.
Aethos is definitely awesome! They are definitely very expensive if you go with the higher end versions, but the lower end versions (which are still good) ship with lower end groupsets that end up weighing a bit more, but otherwise they are pretty much identical to their higher end counterparts.
I think overall though, the Caledonia and Aethos are fitting two different categories. Aethos is going to be racier for sure. Caledonia will be a bit more stable, and probably just a bulkier ride. I think the Caledonia is more of an all terrain type option, whereas the Aethos is strictly tarmac racing. Both would be great though.
@@hikerbikeromar Yeah the Aethos definitely has racy geo, but it’s somewhat relaxed which gives it a more comfortable feel. It doesn’t feel like a strict race-bike to me, although it can easily be used for racing. I think it’s suitable for all-day (or close to) riding, which made me think it could be comparable to the Caledonia. But the Caledonia definitely has more all-terrain capability as you mentioned.
That’s awesome to know, thank you for sharing! I have never ridden one, but I am super curious to try.
@@hikerbikeromar It’s a different feeling bike, I don’t think it fits neatly into a certain category. I highly encourage you try it out - it’s not marketing hype, this bike is special.
@@johnyoon5399 Does the Aethos feel like the Caledonia 5 in terms of the riding position? I was able to ride an Aethos nearby and like it but am tempted with a good deal on the C5 online so I wouldn't be able to ride it before purchasing. Any additional info you can add to the comparison would be appreciated.
Beautiful! Looked at this bike at lbs. Seems pretty high quality?
Yeah it actually really impressed me! I’ve really grown to like Cervelo in the past couple years, as their stuff seems fairly premium to me. That’s cool you got the chance to check it out! The color really surprised me with how awesome it looked.
@@hikerbikeromar im lucky to live in an area with ALOT of high end bikes. Waaaay out of my price range but nice to look at. Going to pick up the AR in a couple of weeks. Have ridn it. Its BAD ASS!
Haha I hear you about living in an area with lots of high ends bikes. Some of the people around me have spent 15k-20k on their bikes, which is totally insane!
Let me know how you like the Felt, I’m super curious!
@@hikerbikeromar 👍
Can it be ridden on gravel or dirt?
Absolutely, but you’d probably want to put wider tires on for that.
@@hikerbikeromar ok thanks , im torn between caledonia 5 and soloist? Cant decide what to buy yet😅
Totally understand! They are both awesome bikes. Personally I’d go for the Soloist, because it is more affordable and the Caledonia is due for a re-design most likely next year. I think the Caledonia 5 is wildly overpriced personally. It’s hard to justify unless you find a great deal on it. But the Soloist can also be ridden off road, so I think it’s the better option. Also depends on what kind of geometry you like, of course!
@@hikerbikeromar i am also leaning towards soloist more. Soloist it is. Thanks for your advice 🙏
The Cervelo R3 won Paris-Roubaix
Is it really 8,5 kgs? The dealer here says it’s 7,5kgs…
7,5kg's is highly unlikely unless the dealer is measureing with Ultegra or Dura-ace. In this video, I am measuring with Rival, which is a fair bit heavier.
@@hikerbikeromar Thanks for the quick reply! Helped heaps!
@@hikerbikeromar loving the colour. Might have to buy anyway and then upgrade wheels …
@@m1n1t3 haha I agree! The color is absolutely stunning.
Caledonia-5 should be compared to Trek SLR not SL. Compared to SLR it’s a bargain.
The Caledonia-5 Ultegra Di2 is about 1600 usd cheaper than Trek SLR 7 Gen4 with same groupset.
prices are stupid high. crisis is coming our way and sellers keep living in dreamland
Very true! I really hope these prices can drop by at least 20% in the coming months.
You're 100% correct. I predict by mid summer, these prices are going to look much different
@@craigschray4486 I think you are exactly right.
@@craigschray4486 this didn't age well
don’t have to charm us. how U say that good with unspecified references.
Another one with the "TweNNy-tweNNy" problem.
Too heavy
Bike's a pig. Pity, every year they add a couple of thousand dollars and a couple of pounds
Completely agree
Overpriced a lot of blah blah blah, and tons of problems with their bottom brackets. No thanks!!!