This is such a nice format with the B-Roll of the bike next to you. Additionally, no other channels seems to really cover Cervélo. Thank you very much for these videos!
Absolutely! For a piece of “plastic”. people should remember there are other materials to build frames like steel and titanium,you’ll get these custom build for half the price. Ethics in the bike industry have never been that low. Race bikes have become status objects. Who needs thru axles and creeking bottom brackets,squeezing disc brakes that start to rub after a descent? My titanium race bike from 20 years ago is 8,5 kg/58cm,today they are at least a kg heavier and often less aerodynamic. The beauty of a bike always has been the simplicity
@@domestique3954 plastic and carbon fiber not the same, cervelo s5 is the tour of france winner bike, don’t compare a titanium bike with no aerodynamic like cervelo o tarmac, also there are ways to prevent creaking bb issues on pressfit bottom bracket, what a stupid comment you made!
I felt into the third category. Bought it because it looks cool. I Compared the 2023 Propel Advance Pro and SL7 Tarmac Pro, they look the same, (aero generic). So, bought the S5, couldn't be more happier.
Seen you via Jeff's channel, as a likely soon to be S5 owner (knocked off my Venge by a van) I was expecting a "Pro crit level/subjective" review on this bike. But felt like was targeted towards someone new to cycling..who probably won't be looking at the S5! Going to subscribe for now anyway in the hope of more race content!
Cool review, I subscribe... really looking for a new road killing machine soon, the price is not easy do digest and are we able to found one !? Will sleep and dream about It !
you know what... I had the same thought, and just assumed there was some sort of multiversal portal in there... 😅 Kidding. The two rear bolts have space within the frame to rotate around the headset and the front is anchored into the front of the fork. Obviously you wont be doing any bar spins on the S5, but everything is really simple to work on.
Hi Mike , trying 2 decide between the Cervello S5 & the Cannondale System Six . Love ❤️ both . Ride a 12 speed Di2 Specialized Tarmac Ultegra . Roval Rapide CLX Climbing Carbon Wheelset with Rotor ALDHU Crankset . 53/39 & 52/36 . I Want 2 go faster ... in your opinion which is the Better of these 2 frames 4 comfort please. Going 2 use it 4 Criteriums . Can't get Bikes or frames in 🇦🇺 🪃 Australia at the moment. Love ❤️ the Color Scheme of this Frame Spectacular. Would like 2 build the bike up myself . Gr8 T-Shirt 👍. And your presentation was spot on . Cheers 🍻 👏
I'm hoping that by the time I save up enough money for this bike: 1. Bike companies will figure out that they aren't making cars and charging car prices, or 2. I become wise/smart enough to understand that I don't need a bike this expensive and can be 100% happy with no regrets with a bike half or less its price. Chances are 2 is a non-starter so I'm really banking on 1.
Love the shirt. I wonder if you sent Bill Murray one if he would wear it the next time he steals a baby! The bike is amazing. Sorta adjustable but just barely. Bike fits will be interresting.
after ride them, i must admit this bike is the best bike for city ride. with a little decent and little uphill 2-3%, this bike overcome it all. also this bike is the best bike for sprinting
“Gimmick tech” didn’t come to mind at all when looking at the S5. Words like “fast”, “responsive” and “cool” come to mind when I look at the S5. The bike I associate with “gimmick tech” is the Trek Madone, the previous Madone and the current Madone.
I wonder if this version still has that ridiculous fork rotation stoping thing which damages the frame each time it hits its limit since it was basically hitting the frame.
I own this bike. It's heavier at 7,3kg 17k than my Soloist 2006 7,2kg 3,5k, but what I actually want to mention is that you could buy an old Cervelo P3 with almost the same frame profile and it's likely still more aerodynamic than the new S5. You should have to look at the older TT frames and you'll realise they're merely adopting these geometries. The stiffness claim's are so minimal it's less advantage than you think. UCI is a joke, they keep relaxing the rules and now the peleton is just riding TT frames for road racing. I loves these gravel weekend warriors on their 28 - 32mm tyres trying desperately to keep with my 22mm tubulars. The latest frames must have pretty atrocious BB tolerance of these so called "high-end" frames I even managed to drop a Canyon Speedmax rider on my 9kg Colnago Master steel frame on very short flat 15km distance. Probably his bearings creating a lot of friction and that poor bastard didn't even know. I'm not going to deny that these frames couldn't be efficient if they were slimmer and lighter, but they're gravel aero bastardised road bikes. Less for racing and more for whale consumer riding on the shittiest, low maintenance, cheapest roads (gravel paths). The recently downgraded a road nearby for lower maintenance during winter so the city could save money. The most important thing on the bike is YOU, the engine and also the most drag. Get good bearings high PSI slim tubes, Shimano 105, high quality wheels Xentis, DT Swiss or Corima, 23mm Continental GP tyres, a high quality frame from Time, Look or good quality Chinese carbon brands and if you're fit not even the weekend warriors TT riders can stand a chance with their sad 35km/h. If it's still too much for you to build the bike yourself then buy used. Theres plenty of dentist with inferiority complex selling their bikes they rode 500km. Because if it were up to these brand's you'd be leasing these bikes forever.
This bike was really easy to assemble th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.
Yea! Its not a featherweight build by any means, but in reality, its not too bad. Wheels are fast, but pretty conky - if you wanted to keep most of the aero but save some weight, you could move to a wheel that could save close to a pound.
Totally. There is a drop (smaller than you'd hope) if you go to Dura-Ace or RED, and a big drop if you go to a lighter weight wheels. If you were trying to make it a lighter weight build, we recon you could easily get into the 16s without much effort.
No Offense... But Just Looking at the Bike... I Do Not Like White Forks, when rest of Bike is some hue of purple... Looks are subjective... But As For Me... I Would Not Buy It For That Simple Issue, Unless Could Be Painted or Wrapped to Look Like & Blend In With Rest of Bike... Anyway... Thanks For Showing...
@@mikesbikes Out of Curiousity? Where Wouid That Be Geographically ( City, State )? Don't need name of place... Fact is... Mike Bikes Sells Specialize Which Is My Favorite... I'd Get Specialize Instead of This Cervelo... Nothing wrong with Cervelos... I've Like Started Liking Specialize because of championships won at Paris-Roubaix... One of the most torturous road bike race over cobblestones & cross winds... For Record... Mike Bikes is one of my most favorite Bike Shops... Can purchase from store or order & have built & delivered to house, work or wherever... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I found out where Specialize Headquarters were many years ago & had some very specific questions I needed answered... I drove to their headquarters... And even they do not accept visitors & especially someone randomly showing up... They accommodated me and allowed me to come in... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ So Glad Mike's Bikes survived Pandemic...
We're in Norther California. Shops throughout Sacramento, Marin, San Francisco, East Bay, and South Bay. Or... you know, online and shipping to anywhere in the USA.
Have owned 3 Cervelo. All of them had defects! Oversized BB, carbon delamination, cracks. Terrible! And Cervelo customer service is non existence! If you really want Carbon, go for another brand. Trek and Specialized have better customer service and warranty. Or go buy a nice custom made Ti and u wont ever look at Carbon.
ugh - aint that the truth. Keep your eyes on our website, we'll have bikes/frames starting to arrive as early as later this month (Jan 2023). Or send a message to the online support team and they'll have the most up to date inventory and can snag one from our orders. (866) 600-BIKE info@mikesbikes.com
Best video on the 2023 S5 I’ve seen yet! You really laid it all out there nicely.
Yew! thanks Nick!
We've got videos coming up for the R5, Caledonia, and Aspero too. We're giving some effort! give a follow if you haven't!
Great review of this bike. By far the best presentation and explanation of this bike!
thank you! glad we could lend a hand!
This is such a nice format with the B-Roll of the bike next to you. Additionally, no other channels seems to really cover Cervélo. Thank you very much for these videos!
Thanks Adrian! glad we could help.
These prices are out of control. People need to stop buying these things until the companies start lowering they're prices.
Absolutely! For a piece of “plastic”.
people should remember there are other materials to build frames like steel and titanium,you’ll get these custom build for half the price.
Ethics in the bike industry have never been that low.
Race bikes have become status objects.
Who needs thru axles and creeking bottom brackets,squeezing disc brakes that start to rub after a descent?
My titanium race bike from 20 years ago is 8,5 kg/58cm,today they are at least a kg heavier and often less aerodynamic.
The beauty of a bike always has been the simplicity
@@domestique3954 I'm keeping my 1983 Bianchi Limited....still weighs in at 23 pounds and it's steel.
I agree! It’s simple we don’t buy it, no demand, lower the price. It boggles my mind that a bike can cost 15k, but I’m the engine!!!!
@@domestique3954 plastic and carbon fiber not the same, cervelo s5 is the tour of france winner bike, don’t compare a titanium bike with no aerodynamic like cervelo o tarmac, also there are ways to prevent creaking bb issues on pressfit bottom bracket, what a stupid comment you made!
Totally agree...but I'm going to be buying one anyway!
This video is superb. Amazing summary of the new s5 changes made. Thank you so much for this video. 🙏
Thanks Stan!
Love the shirt! And great you're doing more content here!
I felt into the third category. Bought it because it looks cool. I Compared the 2023 Propel Advance Pro and SL7 Tarmac Pro, they look the same, (aero generic). So, bought the S5, couldn't be more happier.
hahahaha - We're doing a Butter Build on an S5 this week. the bike is so sick. Dont matter how fast you are... you're the coolest bike on the ride.
I love the depth of the review.
Thanks! Give us the sub if you can!
Well that was an awesome breakdown. Cervelo are always doing something interesting with their bikes!
Thanks… great review of my new bike!
Ahhh! They are few and far between! We’ve only had a few come in the shop so far and the sell instantly!
Great video! Love the information thanks 🙌🏽🥂
Seen you via Jeff's channel, as a likely soon to be S5 owner (knocked off my Venge by a van) I was expecting a "Pro crit level/subjective" review on this bike. But felt like was targeted towards someone new to cycling..who probably won't be looking at the S5!
Going to subscribe for now anyway in the hope of more race content!
We'll leave the racy boi content to Jeff - But keep an eye out we'll have a good series coming in spring for you. 😉
first time viewing . I like how you are presenting the bike. I subscribed.
Yee Haw! Thank you! Really appriciate it!
Great video.. and love the shirt!
Yes that shirt is quite awesome. Love mikes bikes. Love your content!
Yas! Someone noticed! 🥳
@@mikesbikes just please tell me the shirt isn’t as much as the bike
I just checked one out today and man that sapphire color way just pops!
One of the hardest things about making this video was trying to capture the color of the bike. It's definitely an amazing color to see in person.
Its so good!
Always love your reviews!
Like your reviews!
Bill Murray parked next to me in Whistler, BC back in 1998. I had forgotten my ski poles so he gave me his. Solid guy.
best insight for my new bike thank you!
Love the poses
Great review well done an informative and cool shirt!!
Sick bike! 🔥
Great review. Want one of these ❤
Very detailed. Nice format.
Beautiful bike! Thanks for the review.👍
Cool video.. That S5 is tempting for sure!
I'd still like to see a comment / explanation for the split handlebar.
Great vid. Does this mean no more cutting of stem to adjust height or slam? Thanks.
Cool review, I subscribe... really looking for a new road killing machine soon, the price is not easy do digest and are we able to found one !? Will sleep and dream about It !
well done. an enjoyable video
Nice shirt - great review!
How does the handlebar turn with those massive stem bolts? 9:17
you know what... I had the same thought, and just assumed there was some sort of multiversal portal in there... 😅
Kidding. The two rear bolts have space within the frame to rotate around the headset and the front is anchored into the front of the fork. Obviously you wont be doing any bar spins on the S5, but everything is really simple to work on.
Love the shirt !
Hi Mike , trying 2 decide between the Cervello S5 & the Cannondale System Six . Love ❤️ both . Ride a 12 speed Di2 Specialized Tarmac Ultegra . Roval Rapide CLX Climbing Carbon Wheelset with Rotor ALDHU Crankset . 53/39 & 52/36 .
I Want 2 go faster ... in your opinion which is the Better of these 2 frames 4 comfort please.
Going 2 use it 4 Criteriums .
Can't get Bikes or frames in 🇦🇺 🪃 Australia at the moment.
Love ❤️ the Color Scheme of this Frame Spectacular. Would like 2 build the bike up myself .
Gr8 T-Shirt 👍. And your presentation was spot on . Cheers 🍻 👏
I'm hoping that by the time I save up enough money for this bike: 1. Bike companies will figure out that they aren't making cars and charging car prices, or 2. I become wise/smart enough to understand that I don't need a bike this expensive and can be 100% happy with no regrets with a bike half or less its price. Chances are 2 is a non-starter so I'm really banking on 1.
What about a campy group set?
this one has become my new dream bike. aesthetically is just perfect.
I just got one. It's amazing! I can't believe it's better than my Venge.
Love the shirt. I wonder if you sent Bill Murray one if he would wear it the next time he steals a baby! The bike is amazing. Sorta adjustable but just barely. Bike fits will be interresting.
Ahahaha - let us know if you have his contact info. 😂
Hello. Ultegra Di2... Can you tell me which hub is mounted? Thank you
after ride them, i must admit this bike is the best bike for city ride. with a little decent and little uphill 2-3%, this bike overcome it all. also this bike is the best bike for sprinting
Great review - I want one 🙂
hello, with 65kg of weight at how many psi should I inflate?
Hey bro, nice spacer. Shirts aight.
It's back! Winning TDF again.
I do like that shirt! Great video although I’m more of a mt. Bike girl. Thanks
It works great and is easy to operate
“Gimmick tech” didn’t come to mind at all when looking at the S5. Words like “fast”, “responsive” and “cool” come to mind when I look at the S5.
The bike I associate with “gimmick tech” is the Trek Madone, the previous Madone and the current Madone.
Is the aggressive position tough for long bike rides? Thanks
Sick shirt...the bike's nice too.
I wonder if this version still has that ridiculous fork rotation stoping thing which damages the frame each time it hits its limit since it was basically hitting the frame.
Look at the frame at 3:57 - it has the crack from the metal stopper!
I need this shirt!
We can probably make that happen... 😂
Hey man, beautiful bike but the damn prices are just way out there
I own this bike. It's heavier at 7,3kg 17k than my Soloist 2006 7,2kg 3,5k, but what I actually want to mention is that you could buy an old Cervelo P3 with almost the same frame profile and it's likely still more aerodynamic than the new S5. You should have to look at the older TT frames and you'll realise they're merely adopting these geometries. The stiffness claim's are so minimal it's less advantage than you think.
UCI is a joke, they keep relaxing the rules and now the peleton is just riding TT frames for road racing.
I loves these gravel weekend warriors on their 28 - 32mm tyres trying desperately to keep with my 22mm tubulars. The latest frames must have pretty atrocious BB tolerance of these so called "high-end" frames I even managed to drop a Canyon Speedmax rider on my 9kg Colnago Master steel frame on very short flat 15km distance. Probably his bearings creating a lot of friction and that poor bastard didn't even know.
I'm not going to deny that these frames couldn't be efficient if they were slimmer and lighter, but they're gravel aero bastardised road bikes. Less for racing and more for whale consumer riding on the shittiest, low maintenance, cheapest roads (gravel paths). The recently downgraded a road nearby for lower maintenance during winter so the city could save money.
The most important thing on the bike is YOU, the engine and also the most drag. Get good bearings high PSI slim tubes, Shimano 105, high quality wheels Xentis, DT Swiss or Corima, 23mm Continental GP tyres, a high quality frame from Time, Look or good quality Chinese carbon brands and if you're fit not even the weekend warriors TT riders can stand a chance with their sad 35km/h.
If it's still too much for you to build the bike yourself then buy used. Theres plenty of dentist with inferiority complex selling their bikes they rode 500km.
Because if it were up to these brand's you'd be leasing these bikes forever.
The Ultegra version is an awesome value !
When are they going on sale? Love the bike.
They're on sale now
Dope shirt
I like the shirt
This bike was really easy to assemble th-cam.com/users/postUgkxMesz3KOGEmwmvyKQfLfrRSUXLFzfVHZA and required very few adjustments out of the box. The wheels did not require any truing/adjustments. The frame had some small scratches, but nothing major.I did replace the seat though - the seat it came with was very uncomfortable. The tires need to be re-inflated every 4-5 days, but this appears to be quite common for the narrow 700x25 tires.Overall, in my opinion, this bike looks and rides like a much more expensive bike.
Yea man great job
Sick shirt
Gonna have to agree with others, we need to get this shirt to Bill Murray
Bill Murray walking around interbike with a Mike's bike T... let's go!
Would be great if they added a 36cm bar option.
Looks fast!
Nice Shirt
I’m glad I stuck around for the last 5 seconds HAHAHAHAH
awe shucks. thanks. We'll continue doing our best to walk the line between funny and cringy. 😂
Yea that bike looks cool, knew it had to be pricey. And you can keep ur shirt.😮
It's called fashion.
nice bike nice video everything nice❤
8.25kg force equipped is actually not terrible because force is heavy.. 51cm
Yea! Its not a featherweight build by any means, but in reality, its not too bad. Wheels are fast, but pretty conky - if you wanted to keep most of the aero but save some weight, you could move to a wheel that could save close to a pound.
Perfect
B roll baby 🫡
Send me one of those shirts. And I also purchased a 2023 S5 from you, so yeah...
I prefer the old school stem
Love everything but the weight - yea I know it is more for flat & fast but unfortunately the world is not flat....or so the internet says
Totally. There is a drop (smaller than you'd hope) if you go to Dura-Ace or RED, and a big drop if you go to a lighter weight wheels. If you were trying to make it a lighter weight build, we recon you could easily get into the 16s without much effort.
Cool
Send me a shirt Chris!
😘
No Offense...
But Just Looking at the Bike...
I Do Not Like White Forks, when rest of Bike is some hue of purple...
Looks are subjective...
But As For Me...
I Would Not Buy It For That Simple Issue, Unless Could Be Painted or Wrapped to Look Like & Blend In With Rest of Bike...
Anyway...
Thanks For Showing...
If you're already spending $13,000 dollars, we're happy to introduce your to our local custom painter. 😘
@@mikesbikes
Out of Curiousity?
Where Wouid That Be Geographically ( City, State )?
Don't need name of place...
Fact is...
Mike Bikes Sells Specialize Which Is My Favorite...
I'd Get Specialize Instead of This Cervelo...
Nothing wrong with Cervelos...
I've Like Started Liking Specialize because of championships won at Paris-Roubaix...
One of the most torturous road bike race over cobblestones & cross winds...
For Record...
Mike Bikes is one of my most favorite Bike Shops...
Can purchase from store or order & have built & delivered to house, work or wherever...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I found out where Specialize Headquarters were many years ago & had some very specific questions I needed answered...
I drove to their headquarters...
And even they do not accept visitors & especially someone randomly showing up...
They accommodated me and allowed me to come in...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
So Glad Mike's Bikes survived Pandemic...
We're in Norther California. Shops throughout Sacramento, Marin, San Francisco, East Bay, and South Bay. Or... you know, online and shipping to anywhere in the USA.
@@mikesbikes
Does painting forks in any way affect negatively or void warranty in any way?
Think the fork is silver - it shows up weirdly on cameras
Damn it, now I want one for sure ...
If I
100% agree.
Hey my name is Mike and I need a Mike shirt. Thanks.
what's the point of a review being done by a store that sells cervelos?
Have owned 3 Cervelo. All of them had defects! Oversized BB, carbon delamination, cracks. Terrible! And Cervelo customer service is non existence!
If you really want Carbon, go for another brand. Trek and Specialized have better customer service and warranty. Or go buy a nice custom made Ti and u wont ever look at Carbon.
Perfect bike but with zero frameset availability all around the world... what a pity......
ugh - aint that the truth. Keep your eyes on our website, we'll have bikes/frames starting to arrive as early as later this month (Jan 2023). Or send a message to the online support team and they'll have the most up to date inventory and can snag one from our orders. (866) 600-BIKE
info@mikesbikes.com
I can't afford a bike like this so you made me very Sad Mike. At least you could do is send me a shirt 😔
Keep your eye on the fruit !!!!
Another thing you are going to notice is it’s shiny!
The bike didn't win any races. The riders did.
Sick burn 🔥
Bikes don't win anything. Riders win stages. Bikes are not fast. Riders are fast. Unless it is an e-bike. But e-bikes are not bicycles.
I will happily race you. #comeatmebro
Thanks - very informative. This bike looks better in person than in pics/video. PS I love Bill Murray but I’ve heard he has a dark side☠️🪓