FRAME FEATURES A guide to your Cervélo R5 Disc frame. Front derailleur wire exit hole, electric and Top tube mechanical internal cable port Rear dropout cable exit Bottom bracket cable port...
FORK PREPARATION 1. Apply grease to the bearing seats, and Install the upper & lower A. Stem Caps + 5mm bolt headset bearings into the head tube. B. Headset Spacers 2. Fit the fork provided with your frame into the head tube with the C.
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5. To trim fork steerer, use only a saw suitable for cutting carbon, and a cutting guide. 6. Carefully sand a bevel to the inside of the cut end of the steerer tube to fit the insert. 7. Dry fit insert to check that it is flush with the cut end of the steerer tube.
SMALL PARTS Designed to accommodate electronic, mechanical and hydraulic controls, the R5 Disc frame is engineered to provide seamless integration of all shifting systems, regardless of method or brand. In order to do so, you will require the parts shown below*:...
FRAME PREPARATION Lightly grease Rear Derailleur Hanger Fixing Install front fork Cervélo Rapid Axle Nut and install Rear Derailleur Hanger, finger insert (QRI-RAT). Lightly grease the bolt tight. Final tightening will be done after rear and tighten to 3 Nm maximum. wheel installation.
BRAKE HOUSING INSTALLATION It is recommended that the hydraulic brake hoses or brake cable housing is installed first. These routing illustrations are intended as a supplement to the manufacturer’s installation instructions only. For both hydraulic and mechanical disc brakes, please refer to the component manufacturer’s service center or website for further information.
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Removing the fork allows for easier routing of the rear hydraulic hose or brake housing. Route hydraulic brake hose or mechanical brake housing through the frame and fork. Install and adjust calipers as per manufacturer’s instructions.
MECHANICAL CABLE ROUTING It is recommended that front and rear derailleur cables be installed after the brake hose has been installed. These routing illustrations are intended as a supplement to the manufacturer’s installation instructions only. Please refer to the component manufacturer’s service center or website for further information. Insert plastic noodles into Top Tube Cable Stop (Mechanical).
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The front cable travels across the non-drive side slot, and in Route gear cables out of the bottom the direction of the seat tube. The rear cable travels along the bracket cable port. Ensure that the drive side slot, and along the chain stay. When complete, snap cables are not twisted together.
ELECTRIC CABLE ROUTING It is recommended that electric cabling and junction points be installed after the brake hose has been installed. These routing illustrations are intended as a supplement to the manufacturer’s installation instructions only. Please refer to the component manufacturer’s service center or website for further information.
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Install the Rear Derailleur Wire Guide. For wireless shifting systems install the With all wires inside, cap the bottom bracket Rear Derailleur Blanking Plug. access port with the Bottom Bracket Access Port Rubber Blanking Plug.
SEATPOST ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION The R5 uses a proprietary shaped seatpost. Do not attempt to use any seatpost other than the model provided by Cervélo. Apply a light coat of carbon assembly compound to the upper face of the Seatpost, making Ensure the Seatpost Clamp sure to cover area around the Cover and Seatpost Clamp...
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Insert the assembled battery and holder into the seatpost. Apply carbon paste to frame and insert Seatpost Clamp. Press the Di2 battery 2. Adjust height and torque seat wedge to 8 Nm maximum. into the R-Series Internal Battery Holder and attach 3.
FRAME PROTECTION INSTALLATION Install the front derailleur using the bolt provided with the derailleur. Torque to the derailleur specifications. Clean the chain stay using isopropyl alcohol. Install the Chain Stay Guard by removing adhesive backing, and fixing the guard to the frame. The bottom rearward edge should be Install chain catcher when installing the front 12mm from the edge of the Rear...
CS026 STEM The CS026 stem supports internal routing of Di2 wires if used with the Shimano EW-RS910 bar end junction and a compatible handlebar. Please refer to the component manufacturer’s service center or website for further information. The Pass-through fitting stem cap has been provided for test fitting purposes. Once your stem height has been confirmed and your fork steerer is cut to your desired length, it should be replaced with the Aero stem cap and the bond-in fork insert installed.
AB06 HANDLEBAR The AB06 handlebar supports the internal routing of Di2 wires if used with the Shimano EW-RS910 bar end junction and a compatible stem. These routing illustrations are intended as a supplement to the manufacturer’s installation instructions only. Please refer to the component manufacturer’s service center or website for further information.
TIRE CLEARANCE Your Cervélo bicycle complies with the ISO 4210-2:4.10.2 standard for tire clearance. In order to comply with these safety standards and maintain your Limited Lifetime Warranty, a minimum of 4mm of clearance must remain between the tire and any frame element. Due to the growing complexity of tire Measure the space between the chainstays at and rim interfaces, Cervélo recommends identifying the available space before choosing a tire.
RAPID AXLE WHEEL INSTALLATION To secure the front wheel, install the greased axle, through the drive side drop out, through the wheel hub, aligning the T-End of the axle with the insert. Rotate the axle 90° clockwise until the T-End is stopped by the insert. If the lever is clamping too much/less adjust the preload nut until the lever is clamping securely.
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To secure the rear wheel, install the greased axle, through the non-drive side drop out, through the wheel hub, aligning the T-End of the axle with the derailleur hanger insert. Rotate the axle 90° clockwise until the T-End is stopped by the insert. If the lever is clamping too much/less adjust the preload nut until the lever is clamping securely.
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