The most obvious change over the old P5 is that this version is disc compatible-in fact, disc only. While numbers are great, the big story with the new Cervélo P5 is the redesigned frame and front end. The new P5 is also 18 percent lighter, with a 350g savings on the frameset alone. This is important not necessarily because the old P5 had poor acceleration stiffness, but rather the increase in BB and HT stiffness creates a better-handling, more-balanced bike (for more on our ride impressions, check out our test ride coverage later this week). According to Cérvelo’s engineers, the new P5 provides 17g of drag savings over the old version (this is the “naked” TT setup), 22 percent increased stiffness on the head tube and 26 percent increased stiffness on the bottom bracket. The new P5 seems to check all of the “improvement” boxes that seven years of waiting would imply. Both versions come with 500mL proprietary downtube water bottle. The new P5 can be ridden in two styles: the fastest, a “naked” TT-style rig with no food storage options and a tri setup that includes a rear-hydration mount on the seatpost, two integrated bento boxes on the top tube, and a single water bottle between the aerobars. Seven years after the release of their P5, Cervélo has completely changed up the model with a hydraulic disc, and-wait for it-a design that conforms to the UCI’s rules. Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!
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