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 61 geometry on BikeInsightsStack 608mm · Reach 409mm
Dengfu R12 DISCPerformance Road
76%Deng Fu
Dengfu R12 DISC 32mm
61 → 6176% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
1 899 $
TAVELO ArdenPerformance Road
75%Tavelo
TAVELO Arden
61 → 59075% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, Trail
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
OSTRO VAM Full Internal Wiring Carbon Fiber Road Bicycle Frame Assembly Carbon Frame CombinationPerformance Road
74%
OSTRO VAM Full Internal Wiring Carbon Fiber Road Bicycle Frame Assembly Carbon Frame Combination 32mm
61 → 6174% Compare
= Reach
≈ Stack, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop
Elves Vanyar ProPerformance Road
69%Elves
Elves Vanyar Pro 920g
61 → 6269% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Reach, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop
990 €
XMCS APXPerformance Road
68%Xiamen CarbonSpeed (XMCS)
XMCS APX 35mm
61 → XL68% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, Top Tube
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop
MENTECH Chermin R All-Round Race Bike FramesetPerformance Road
68%
MENTECH Chermin R All-Round Race Bike Frameset 873g
61 → 6068% Compare
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
2 680 $
Dengfu FM098 DISCPerformance Road
68%Deng Fu
Dengfu FM098 DISC 32mm
61 → 61cm68% Compare
= Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
1 399 $
Dengfu R01 ULTRALIGHT FRAMEPerformance Road
67%Deng Fu
Dengfu R01 ULTRALIGHT FRAME 850g 25mm
61 → 60cm67% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
550 $
TRIGON AR01Performance Road
66%TRIGON
TRIGON AR01 2023g 32mm
61 → 58(XL)66% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
4 350 $
Tideace FM-CR068Performance Road
64%Tideace
Tideace FM-CR068 1100g 32mm
61 → XL64% Compare
= Head Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
930 €
TanTan TT-X34Performance Road
62%TanTan
TanTan TT-X34 1252g 30mm
61 → XXL / 6062% Compare
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Seat Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
499 $
TanTan TT-X38Performance Road
57%TanTan
TanTan TT-X38 1100g 32mm
61 → 5857% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle, Trail
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Wheelbase, BB Drop, Top Tube
499 $
LightCarbon LCR007-D New Road Disc Brake Frame With Flat MountPerformance Road
56%LightCarbon
LightCarbon LCR007-D New Road Disc Brake Frame With Flat Mount
61 → 58056% Compare
= Head Tube Angle, Chainstay
≈ Stack, Reach, Seat Tube Angle, Wheelbase, Trail, BB Drop, Top Tube
Avenger SL ShuttlePerformance Road
54%Avenger
Avenger SL Shuttle 750g 32mm
61 → 58054% Compare
= Seat Tube Angle
≈ Stack, Reach, Head Tube Angle, Chainstay, Trail, Top Tube
1 799 $

FAQ — Cervélo S5 (61)

What are cheap alternatives to the Cervélo S5 (61)?

These Chinese-made carbon frames offer similar geometry to the Cervélo S5 (61) at a fraction of the price:

What frames have the most similar geometry to the Cervélo S5 (61)?

The Dengfu R12 DISC is the closest match to the Cervélo S5 (61) with a 76% 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 (61)?

The Cervélo S5 (61) has a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.49, 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 (61)?

The Cervélo S5 (61) is classified as a Performance Road bike with a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.49. 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.