Alternatives to Cervélo R5

Cervélo R5

Cyclocross

All 51S:R 1.4 54S:R 1.42 56S:R 1.44 58S:R 1.46

View 58 geometry on BikeInsightsStack 580mm · Reach 398mm

All-road/Gravel

58%

MOSSO 710TCS 1510g 35mm

58 → 590mm

58%

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= Seat Tube Angle

≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope

700 $

LightCarbon LCG087 Gravel Frameset With Micro Suspension

All-road/Gravel

57%LightCarbon

LightCarbon LCG087 Gravel Frameset With Micro Suspension 1480g

58 → 560

57%

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= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle

≈ Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope

All-road/Gravel

50%Airwolf

Airwolf YFR045 1223g 45mm

58 → 56

50%

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= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase

≈ Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope

669 €

All-road/Gravel

50%Airwolf

AIRWOLF YFR068 1061g 45mm

58 → 56

50%

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= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase

≈ Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope

639 €

All-road/Gravel

45%Tavelo

TAVELO WILD 1135g

58 → 530

45%

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= Chainstay

≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube

≠ BB Drop, TT Slope

1 300 $

All-road/Gravel

43%Seka

SEKA ExAero GR RDC 920g 52mm

58 → 58

43%

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= Head Tube Angle

≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope

≠ BB Drop

2 531 $

Lightcarbon LCG074-D Gravel Micro Suspension

All-road/Gravel

40%LightCarbon

Lightcarbon LCG074-D Gravel Micro Suspension 1230g

58 → 550

40%

Compare

= Head Tube Angle

≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope

≠ BB Drop

650 €

Progressive Gravel

39%ICAN (Triaero)

ICAN Graro Carbon Gravel Bike Frame 2026g 45mm

58 → 56

39%

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= Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay

≈ Stack, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope

≠ BB Drop

899 $

All-road/Gravel

39%Flyxii

FE-02 Frame ravel Frame

58 → 56

39%

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= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Trail

≈ Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope

347 €

All-road/Gravel

39%LightCarbon

LightCarbon LCG071-PRO 1200g 53mm

58 → 550

39%

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= Head Tube Angle, Trail

≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Top Tube, TT Slope

≠ BB Drop

All-road/Gravel

38%BXT

BXT 055 Gravel Bike Frame 1100g 50mm

58 → 56

38%

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≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope

Endurance Road

34%Airwolf

AIRWOLF YFR066 997g

58 → 54cm

34%

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≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail, TT Slope

≠ Wheelbase, BB Drop

501 €

All-road/Gravel

34%TanTan

TanTan GR060 Seraph 1035g 47mm

58 → 560

34%

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≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope

899 $

Endurance Road

32%Elves

ELVES Avari Pro 990g 30mm

58 → 52

32%

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≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, BB Drop

≠ Chainstay, Top Tube

898 €

All-road/Gravel

30%BXT

BXT GRAVEL 135 1300g 47mm

58 → 56

30%

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= Reach, Seat Tube Angle

≈ Stack, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, Top Tube, TT Slope

≠ BB Drop

484 €

Cyclocross

29%VeloBuild

Velobuild CX-002 1050g

58 → 56

29%

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= Chainstay

≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope

≠ Head Tube Angle, Trail

770 €

Performance Road

24%ICAN (Triaero)

ICAN A9 1090g 28mm

58 → XL/58

24%

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= Seat Tube Angle

≈ Stack, Reach, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope

≠ Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase

1 020 €

All-road/Gravel

15%Elves

ELVES MORI AEROX (UCI Approved) 1020g 47mm

58 → 54

15%

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≈ Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, TT Slope

≠ Stack, BB Drop

898 €

Performance Road

4%Elves

ELVES Falath EXP (UCI Approved) 1120g 32mm

58 → 59

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≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube, TT Slope

≠ Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase

1 080 €

FAQ — Cervélo R5 (58)

What are cheap alternatives to the Cervélo R5 (58)?

These Chinese-made carbon frames offer similar geometry to the Cervélo R5 (58) at a fraction of the price:

MOSSO 710TCS (58% geometry match)
LightCarbon LCG087 Gravel Frameset With Micro Suspension (57% geometry match)
Airwolf YFR045 (50% geometry match)
AIRWOLF YFR068 (50% geometry match)
TAVELO WILD (45% geometry match)

What frames have the most similar geometry to the Cervélo R5 (58)?

The MOSSO 710TCS is the closest match to the Cervélo R5 (58) with a 58% geometry similarity score, based on stack, reach, head tube angle, seat tube angle, chainstay length, and wheelbase.

How aggressive or comfortable is the Cervélo R5 (58)?

The Cervélo R5 (58) has a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.46, 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 R5 (58)?

The Cervélo R5 (58) is classified as a Cyclocross bike with a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.46. 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.