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TABLE OF CONTENTS
This manual is intended to guide official Cervélo retailers, through the assembly and adjustment
of the Cervélo R5. This manual outlines the process and procedure associated with the
installation of Cervélo components, as well as the routing of shifting and braking control lines
only. Proprietary parts referenced in this manual are available only through Cervélo Cycles Inc.
Failure to use the specified parts and follow these assembly instructions, may result in loss
of control while riding; and lead to serious injury. This manual is not intended to replace the
assembly and service instruction provided by third-party component manufactures, and assumes
that the assembler is a trained, professional bicycle mechanic. See https://www.probma.org/
CER-R5-V1 2021-04-07
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NOTE:
Cervélo strongly recommends that
all assembly and adjustment procedures be
performed by an authorized Cervélo retailer.
If you are a Cervélo R5 consumer/purchaser
reading this manual we suggest that
before attempting to undertake any of the
procedures in this manual that you consult
your authorized Cervélo retailer, or visit
us at www.cervelo.com/support
NOTE:
This manual was developed
to compliment the Cervélo General
User Manual, and is intended as
a supplement to the assembly and
installation instructions supplied by
the component manufacturers (provided
with this bicycle).
NOTE:
All non-proprietary components
such as those from Shimano or SRAM are
available from your local distributor.
LIST OF TOOLS & SUPPLIES
This manual outlines a number of procedures
for making adjustments to the R5 bicycle. The
following tools and parts listed are required for
these adjustments. Cervélo strongly recommends
that all assembly and adjustment procedures be
performed by an authorized Cervélo retailer.
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
List 0f Tools & Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
R5 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Small Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
HB13 Handlebar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ST31 LT Stem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Frame & Component Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Fork Preparation & Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Brake Hose Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Electric Wire Routing & Installation. . . . . . . . . . . 15
Seatpost Assembly & Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Di2 Battery Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Aero Thru-Axle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Tire/Rim Clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tools
Bicycle workstand (types which
secure bike by the seatpost, or
pro-type stand with fork mount)
Torque wrench(es) with 2.5Nm to
15Nm range and adaptors:
Allen (Hex) head inserts:
2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm,
6mm, 8mm, 10mm
Open ended wrenches:
7mm, 8mm, 10mm, 17mm
Cable cutters
Pliers
Phillips-head screwdriver
Slot-head screwdriver
Tools
Pedal wrench
Brake rotor lockring tools
Hydraulic bleed kit
Isopropyl alcohol
Di2 wire tool – Shimano
Good quality bicycle grease &
carbon assembly compound
Saw cutting guide (Park Tool SG-7.2
or equivalent)
Hacksaw (with carbon and
aluminum specific blades)
