Cervélo Performance Road

Alternatives to Cervélo S5

Chinese frame alternatives with similar geometry to the Cervélo S5. Compare stack, reach, and handling characteristics.

Similarity is based on frame geometry only (stack, reach, head tube angle, seat tube angle, chainstay length, wheelbase, BB drop). It does not account for frame appearance, build quality, carbon layup, carbon grade, stiffness, weight, or finish.

Cervélo S5

Performance Road
All48S:R 1.3551S:R 1.3854S:R 1.4156S:R 1.4458S:R 1.4761S:R 1.49
View 58 geometry on BikeInsightsStack 588mm · Reach 401mm
Avenger R8RSPerformance Road
86%Avenger
Avenger R8RS 939g
58 → 5886% Compare
= Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Top Tube
≈ Stack, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop
1.399 $
Dengfu FM098 DISCPerformance Road
84%Deng Fu
Dengfu FM098 DISC 32mm
58 → 58cm84% Compare
= Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay
≈ Stack, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
1.399 $
OSTRO VAM Full Internal Wiring Carbon Fiber Road Bicycle Frame Assembly Carbon Frame CombinationPerformance Road
78%
OSTRO VAM Full Internal Wiring Carbon Fiber Road Bicycle Frame Assembly Carbon Frame Combination 32mm
58 → 5878% Compare
= Reach
≈ Stack, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop
TanTan TT-R18Performance Road
78%TanTan
TanTan TT-R18 1052g 32mm
58 → XL78% Compare
= Head Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
479 $
TRIGON AR01Performance Road
77%TRIGON
TRIGON AR01 2023g 32mm
58 → 58(XL)77% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
4.350 $
LightCarbon LCR020 "Super Aero Race"Performance Road
77%LightCarbon
LightCarbon LCR020 "Super Aero Race" 1100g 35mm
58 → 58077% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
Dengfu R01 ULTRALIGHT FRAMEPerformance Road
77%Deng Fu
Dengfu R01 ULTRALIGHT FRAME 850g 25mm
58 → 58cm77% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
550 $
LightCarbon LCR017-DPerformance Road
76%LightCarbon
LightCarbon LCR017-D 870g 32mm
58 → 58076% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
LightCarbon LCR007-D New Road Disc Brake Frame With Flat MountPerformance Road
76%LightCarbon
LightCarbon LCR007-D New Road Disc Brake Frame With Flat Mount
58 → 54076% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase
≈ Stack, Reach, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
Avenger SL ShuttlePerformance Road
76%Avenger
Avenger SL Shuttle 750g 32mm
58 → 58076% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail, Top Tube
1.799 $
XDS X-LAB AD9/RT9Performance Road
74%X-Lab
XDS X-LAB AD9/RT9 7790g
58 → XL74% Compare
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
7.999 $
TAVELO ArdenPerformance Road
74%Tavelo
TAVELO Arden
58 → 56074% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, Trail
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
TanTan TT-X38Performance Road
74%TanTan
TanTan TT-X38 1100g 32mm
58 → 5874% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
499 $
ICAN A9Performance Road
73%ICAN (Triaero)
ICAN A9 1090g 28mm
58 → XL/5873% Compare
= Stack, Seat Tube Angle
≈ Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
1.020 €
LT RD301-DPerformance Road
71%Long Teng
LT RD301-D 1350g 38mm
58 → 58071% Compare
= Stack, Seat Tube Angle
≈ Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
Bigrock Sohtea TEAM EDITIONPerformance Road
70%Bigrock
Bigrock Sohtea TEAM EDITION 603g
58 → XL 5870% Compare
= Head Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
1.089 $
Bigrock SohteaPerformance Road
70%Bigrock
Bigrock Sohtea 730g
58 → XL 5870% Compare
= Head Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
1.199 $
BXT 145 PRO RoadPerformance Road
70%BXT
BXT 145 PRO Road 950g 32mm
58 → 5870% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
561 €

FAQ — Cervélo S5 (58)

What are cheap alternatives to the Cervélo S5 (58)?

These Chinese-made carbon frames offer similar geometry to the Cervélo S5 (58) at a fraction of the price:

What frames have the most similar geometry to the Cervélo S5 (58)?

The Avenger R8RS is the closest match to the Cervélo S5 (58) with a 86% geometry similarity score, based on stack, reach, head tube angle, seat tube angle, chainstay length, and wheelbase.

How aggressive or comfortable is the Cervélo S5 (58)?

The Cervélo S5 (58) has a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.47, which is moderate. This geometry offers a balanced riding position — sporty enough for spirited riding, yet comfortable for longer distances. A versatile choice for most riders.

What type of bike is the Cervélo S5 (58)?

The Cervélo S5 (58) is classified as a Performance Road bike with a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.47. Its riding character is moderate — a versatile all-rounder balancing speed and comfort. The geometry determines how the bike handles and how the rider is positioned — frames with similar numbers will feel similar on the road, regardless of brand.