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Cervelo S5 Supplementary Manual

2011 - 2014
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2011 - 2014
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  • Page 1 S5 Supplementary manual 2011 - 2014 Cervélo S5 Supplementary Manual...
  • Page 2 We hope you enjoy the S5 as much as we do.  Enjoy the ride and thanks for choosing Cervélo. NOTE: This manual is designed as a supplement to your Cervélo Owner’s Manual, and is specific to the unique features of the S5. It contains important installation and set-up information;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4. Maintenance and Replacement Instructions ....20 A. Replaceable Derailleur Mounts ......20 Cervélo S5 Supplementary Manual...

  • Page 4: Features Diagram

    1. FEATURES DIAGRAM A Map To Your Cervélo S5 Drainage hole Single bend cable guide Front Derailleur cable hole Di2 battery cable hole Rear Derailleur cable hole Di2 Shift control cable hole Di2 battery holder mount Cervélo S5 Supplementary Manual...

  • Page 5: Assembly Instructions

    2. ASSEMbly INSTRUCTIONS A. Fork Installation Your Cervélo S5 uses a fork which has been engineered specifically to fit this bike and maximize performance. Please familiarize yourself with the complete Cervélo Fork Owner’s Manual supplied with the bike before proceeding with any installation or service.
  • Page 6 Allow 30 seconds for the alcohol to dry before proceeding. Cervélo S5 Supplementary Manual...
  • Page 7 Using gloves, the wooden mixing stick, and a clean disposable tube. If any rough edges are detected, have the components repaired surface; fully mix the epoxy in the kit supplied with the fork (sharp edges removed) or replaced before proceeding. Cervélo S5 Supplementary Manual...
  • Page 8 3T stem – follow manufacturer’s instructions if distance. other stem is used). When tightening, alternate between bolts after each full turn to ensure that torque is applied evenly to the fork steerer tube. Cervélo S5 Supplementary Manual...

  • Page 9: Seatpost Installation

    TIP: If required, to determine whether to use front or rear tapered and serrated to match the seatpost hole position, please consult the S5 geometry chart at Inner Cradle non-drive side port in the seatpost. www.cervelo.com, or speak with your Cervélo dealer who can These cannot be reversed without give you information on the best setup for your needs.
  • Page 10 • Ensure that portion of the S5 seatpost to be inserted into the • Once the correct height has been chosen, tighten the frame is coated with carbon assembly compound, and insert compression screw to a maximum of 8Nm. the post into the frame a minimum of 6.5cm up to a maximum of 8.5cm.

  • Page 11: Rear Brake Caliper Installation

    Note: If you have purchased your S5 as a complete bicycle, the rear • Return the seatpost to the tool, and clamp approximately 10cm brake caliper will have been pre-installed at the factory.

  • Page 12: Rear Brake Cable Installation

    D. Rear brake Cable Installation counterbore facing toward the caliper. Parts Required: • Cervélo S5 click-in cable stop for top tube • With the brake plate centred on • Brake cable and housing with appropriate ferrules the pivot bolt, tighten the brake •...
  • Page 13 TIP: If your brake does not • Install the Cervélo S5 click-in-cable provide an accessible centering housing stop by threading the cable tool, remove the brake from the through its small opening, and placing...

  • Page 14: Routing Derailleur Controls

    A key component of this system is the S5’s single- bend cable guide (see www.cervelo.com for more information). If you choose to use an electronic shifting system, the S5 has been designed to accommodate the most efficient internal routing methods without sacrificing frame integrity, or aerodynamics.
  • Page 15 • Ensure that the front two cable holes (FD and RD) in the top tube Front Derailleur). The S5 was designed to have the lowest contain a pink-coloured plastic liner prior to cable installation. amount of cable friction with this length of housing.
  • Page 16 FD. drive-side chainstay. • Draw cable through opening as far as possible and leave until Step 4. Do not attach the cable to the FD at this time. Cervélo S5 Supplementary Manual...
  • Page 17 • Lift the shift cables off of the cable port bridge, and slide the S5 plastic cable guide underneath them while ensuring that the deeper cable track is oriented toward the drive-side.

  • Page 18: Fine-Tuning Instructions

    3. FINE-TUNING INSTRUCTIONS A. Installing Water bottle Cages • The S5 was designed to offer the best possible aerodynamics on a road bicycle, while remaining customizable to the rider’s specific hydration requirements. As STEP 5 traditional bottle designs are •...

  • Page 19: Maintenance And Replacement Instructions

    Loctite 242 (blue) threadlock on the bolt threads as per the A. Replaceable Derailleur Mounts manufacturer’s instructions. Your S5 utilizes replaceable front and rear derailleur mounts for • Reinstall the front derailleur mount by aligning the bolt holes simplified service and extended frame life. In the unfortunate over the inserts in the seat tube.
  • Page 20 Reinstall the wheel in the frame, and use a derailleur hanger alignment gauge to check that the Hanger is square relative to the wheel. If you have any questions about your S5 or for further assistance, please contact Cervélo Customer Service or your authorized Cervélo retailer. Cervélo S5 Supplementary Manual...
  • Page 22 OWNER’S MANUAL F o r m u l t i – s p e e d r a c i n g b i c y c l e s Cervélo Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 23 Cervélo Owner’s Manual For multi-speed racing bicycles IMPORTANT: This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Read it before you take the first ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for reference. Your Cervélo bicycle will be delivered to you fully assembled by your authorized Cervélo dealer to the requirements set out in this manual.
  • Page 24 CONTENTS GENERAL WARNING 4. Technical A special note to parents ......... . A.

  • Page 25: General Warning

    GENERAL WARNING: Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or condition which can occur while riding, this Manual makes no representation Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By about the safe use of the bicycle under all conditions. There are risks choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that associated with the use of any bicycle which cannot be predicted or risk, so you need to know —...

  • Page 26: First

    1. FIRST B. Safety First NOTE: We strongly urge you to read this Manual in its entirety before 1. Always wear an approved helmet when riding your bike, and follow the helmet manufacturer’s your first ride. At the very least, read and make sure that you understand instructions for fit, use and care.

  • Page 27: Mechanical Safety Check

    C. Mechanical Safety Check Tires & Wheels: Make sure tires are correctly inflated (see Section 4.F.1). Check by putting one hand on the saddle, one on the intersection of Routinely check the condition of your bicycle before every ride. the handlebars and stem, then bouncing your weight on the bike while Nuts, bolts screws &...

  • Page 28: Intended Use

    D. Intended Use need adjustment. Do not ride the bike until the brakes are properly adjusted by a professional bicycle mechanic. Cervélo produces bicycles designed and built for road racing, time trailing and triathlon. They are intended to be used for long, fast types of Quick Releases: Make sure the front wheel, rear wheel and seat post rides on smooth surfaces such as paved roads, and are not designed for quick releases are properly adjusted and in the locked position.

  • Page 29: Safety

    Check out the handling and response of the bike; and check the comfort. 3. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls of your bicycle: brakes (Section 4.C.); pedals (Section 4.E.); shifting (Section 4.D.) If you have any questions, or if you feel anything about the bike is not as it should be, consult your dealer before your next ride.
  • Page 30 3. Look ahead, and be ready to avoid: 8. Never carry a passenger, unless it is a small child wearing an approved • Vehicles slowing or turning, entering the road or your lane ahead helmet and secured in a correctly mounted child carrier or a child- of you, or coming up behind you.

  • Page 31: Wet Weather Riding

    C. Wet Weather Riding CAUTION: Check reflectors and their mounting brackets regularly to make sure that they are clean, straight, unbroken WARNING: Wet weather impairs traction, braking and visibility, and securely mounted. Have your dealer replace damaged both for the bicyclist and for other vehicles sharing the road. reflectors and straighten or tighten any that are bent or loose.

  • Page 32: Competition

    While riding at dawn, at dusk or at night: gear. Ultimately, it is your responsibility to have proper equipment • Ride slowly. and to be familiar with course conditions. • Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast-moving traffic. WARNING: Although many catalogs, advertisements and •...

  • Page 33: Changing Components Or Adding Accessories

    remember that your weight is positioned further forward than you purchase for your bicycle. See also Appendix A, pp. 29. normal, with more weight on the front wheel. Caution should be WARNING: Failure to confirm compatibility, properly install, exercised when braking from this position as the forward weight operate and maintain any component or accessory can result bias makes it more likely for you to flip over the front wheel if the in serious injury or death.

  • Page 34: Standover Height

    additional performance fitting requirements, please consult with Correct saddle adjustment is an important factor in getting the most your dealer. performance and comfort from your bicycle. If fig. 3 the saddle position is not comfortable for you, WARNING: If your bicycle does not fit properly, you may lose see your dealer.
  • Page 35 4), the seat post may break, which could cause you to lose how to make this adjustment. control and fall. 3. Saddle angle adjustment. Most people prefer a horizontal saddle; but Note that some seatposts also have a second insertion mark entitled some riders like the saddle nose angled up or down just a little.

  • Page 36: Handlebar Height And Angle

    saddle adjustment or a different saddle. cause you to lose control and fall. C. Handlebar Height and Angle Your dealer may also be able to change the angle of the handlebar or aerobar extensions. Your bike is equipped with a “threadless” stem, which clamps on to the outside of the steerer tube.

  • Page 37: Technical

    4. TECHNICAL 7. Brakes and derailleurs adjusted. 8. Handlebars wrapped with bar tape & plugged. It’s important to your safety, performance and enjoyment to understand how things work on your bicycle. We urge you to ask your dealer how to 9.
  • Page 38 which can cause serious injury or death. Therefore, it is fig. 5 essential that you: 1. Ask your dealer to help you make sure you know how to install and remove your wheels safely. 2. Understand and apply the correct technique for clamping your wheel in place with a quick release.

  • Page 39: Removing And Installing Quick Release Wheels

    device. As its name implies, it serves as a disengage it and go to step (5). If your front fork has an integral back-up for a critical adjustment. If the quick secondary retention device, loosen the tension adjusting nut release is not adjusted correctly, the enough to allow removing the wheel;...
  • Page 40 force. If you can fully close the quick release without wrapping until it comes out of the rear dropouts. your fingers around the fork blade for leverage, and the lever d. Installing a Quick Release Rear Wheel does not leave a clear imprint in the palm of your hand, the tension is insufficient.

  • Page 41: Brakes

    The rear wheel must be secured to the bicycle frame with is dangerous and can result in serious injury or death. sufficient force so that it cannot be pulled forward by the 2. Applying brakes too hard or too suddenly can lock up a wheel, chain, even under the greatest pedaling force.

  • Page 42: D Shifting Gears

    make sure that you have maximum friction available, keep your forward, you need to shift your body toward the rear of the bike, to wheel rims and brake pads clean and free of dirt, lubricants, waxes or transfer weight back on to the rear wheel; and at the same time, you polishes.
  • Page 43 There are several different types and styles of shifting controls: b. Shifting the Rear Derailleur levers, twist grips, triggers, combination shift/brake controls and The rear derailleur is controlled by the push-buttons. Ask your dealer to explain the type of shifting controls right shifter.

  • Page 44: Pedals

    CAUTION: Never pedal for long periods in cross-chain gears as these d. Which gear should I be in? combinations place unnecessary stress on your bicycle’s drivetrain, The combination of largest rear and smallest front gears (fig. 10) is and may result in premature wearout and decreased performance. for the steepest hills.
  • Page 45 2. Some bicycles come equipped with pedals that have sharp and 4. Clipless pedals (sometimes called “step-in pedals”) are another potentially dangerous surfaces. These surfaces are designed to means to keep feet securely in the correct position for maximum add safety by increasing grip between the rider’s shoe and the pedaling efficiency.

  • Page 46: Tires And Tubes

    F. Tires and Tubes the pressure in your tire very rapidly, which could cause fig. 11 the tube to explode. 1. Tires Bicycle tires are available in many designs and Tire pressure is given either as maximum pressure or as a specifications, ranging pressure range.
  • Page 47 tread pattern is designed to work of a Presta valve, open up the valve stem lock nut and depress the fig. 12 turn better in one direction than in the valve stem. locknut other. The sidewall marking of WARNING: Patching a tube is an emergency repair. If you do a unidirectional tire will have not apply the patch correctly or apply several patches, the an arrow showing the correct...

  • Page 48: Tightening Of Fasteners

    – 6 to 7 Nm needed to support a given load. The paste should be evenly spread • Carbon Two Offset seatpost (S5 ) saddle clamp bolt – 12 Nm (Note on the carbon surface under the clamped area, and the applicable that 2 Allen keys are necessary to prevent the bolt from bolt tightened as per the following recommendations.

  • Page 49: Service

    • Carbon TT seattube collar( P5) - 4 Nm WARNING: Many bicycle service and repair tasks require special • Wedge type seattube collar (S2, S3, S5, S5vwd, P2, P3) - 8 Nm knowledge and tools. Do not begin any adjustments or service •...
  • Page 50 owner, and require no special tools or knowledge beyond what is thing feel solid? If you feel a clunk with each forward or backward movement of the bike, you probably have a loose headset. Have presented in this manual. your dealer check it. The following are examples of the type of service you should perform •...

  • Page 51: If Your Bicycle Sustains An Impact

    • Check to make sure that all parts and accessories are still secure, (Section 1.C), don’t ride the bike. Have your dealer check the brake. and tighten any which are not. If the chain won’t shift smoothly and quietly from gear to gear, the derailleur is out of adjustment.

  • Page 52: Appendix A: Lifespan Of Your Bike And Its Components

    you are making a tradeoff, favoring the higher performance that comes WARNING: Failure to select and properly install suitable, with lighter weight over longevity. So, If you choose lightweight, high genuine replacement parts may lead to unforeseen changes performance equipment, be sure to have it inspected frequently. in the safety and performance characteristics of your bicycle.

  • Page 53: Section A: Understanding Metals

    that characterizes the use of different metals for bicycles. What is true WARNING: Frequent inspection of your bike is important to is how the metal chosen is applied is much more important than the your safety. Follow the Mechanical Safety Check in Section material alone.
  • Page 54 components is irrelevant to what happens to your body. part receives must be great enough. A crude, often-used example is bending a paper clip back and forth (repeated loading) until it breaks. What should you expect from your metal frame? It depends on many This simple definition will help you understand that fatigue has nothing complex factors, which is why we tell you that crashworthiness cannot to do with time or age.
  • Page 55 It may not a be a crack, but whatever is causing • CORROSION SPEEDS DAMAGE. Cracks grow more quickly when the noise should be fixed promptly. they are in a corrosive environment. Think about the corrosive solution as further weakening and extending the crack. In most cases a fatigue crack is not a defect.

  • Page 56: Section B: Understanding Composites

    Factors that lengthen product life: The composites with the best strength-to-weight ratios are made of carbon fiber in a matrix of epoxy plastic. The epoxy matrix bonds the • Smooth, fluid riding style carbon fibers together, transfers load to other fibers, and provides a •...
  • Page 57 If You Hit Something Or Have A Crash, What Can You Expect From the ordinary undamaged areas. Undamaged areas will look Your Carbon Fiber Bike? glassy, shiny, or “deep,” as if one was looking into a clear liquid. Delaminated areas will look opaque and cloudy. Let’s say you hit a curb, ditch, rock, car, other cyclist or other object.

  • Page 58: Section C: Understanding Components

    bicycle will be very quiet and free of creaks and squeaks. Investigate and components that are original equipment on your bike. This means find the source of any noise. It may not be a crack or delamination, but that they have met test criteria and have reasonable fatigue life. It whatever is causing the noise must be fixed before riding.

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