Table Of Contents; Important Information - Cervélo R5-CX Assembly Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Tools & Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R5-CX Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R5-CX Frame Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Small Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ST31 Stem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB13 Handlebar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Frame & Component Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fork Preparation & Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Brake Hose Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This manual is intended to guide official Cervélo retailers through the assembly and adjustment
of the Cervélo R5-CX. This manual outlines the process and procedure associated with the
installation of Cervélo components, as well as the routing of shifting and braking control lines
only. Proprietary parts referenced in this manual are available only through Cervélo Cycles Inc.
Failure to use the specified parts and follow these assembly instructions, may result in loss
of control while riding; and lead to serious injury. This manual is not intended to replace the
assembly and service instruction provided by third-party component manufactures, and assumes
that the assembler is a trained, professional bicycle mechanic. See https://www.probma.org/
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1 Electric Wire Routing & Installation. . . . . . . . . . . 17
2 Seatpost Assembly & Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3 Di2 Battery Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4 Aero Thru-Axle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5 Tire/Rim Clearance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7 Intended Use of the R5-CX Bicycle . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
9 R5-CX Torque Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
R5-CX Frame Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
R5-CX Frame Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cervélo Customer Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
NOTE: Cervélo strongly recommends that
all assembly and adjustment procedures be
performed by an authorized Cervélo retailer.
If you are a Cervélo R5-CX consumer/
purchaser reading this manual we suggest
that before attempting to undertake any
of the procedures in this manual that you
consult your authorized Cervélo retailer, or
visit us at www.cervelo.com/support
LIST OF TOOLS & SUPPLIES
This manual outlines a number of procedures
for making adjustments to the R5-CX bicycle. The
following tools and parts listed are required for
these adjustments. Cervélo strongly recommends
that all assembly and adjustment procedures be
performed by an authorized Cervélo retailer.
NOTE: All non-proprietary components
such as those from Shimano or SRAM are
available from your local distributor.
NOTE: This manual was developed
to compliment the Cervélo General
User Manual, and is intended as
a supplement to the assembly and
installation instructions supplied by
the component manufacturers (provided
with this bicycle).
Tools Tools
Bicycle workstand (types which
Pedal wrench
secure bike by the seatpost, or
pro-type stand with fork mount)
Lockring tools for brake rotors and
Torque wrench(es) with 2.5Nm to
bottom bracket
15Nm range and adaptors:
Allen (Hex) head inserts:
Hydraulic bleed kit
2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm,
6mm, 8mm, 10mm
Open ended wrenches: Isopropyl alcohol
7mm, 8mm, 10mm, 17mm
Di2 wire tool - Shimano
Cable cutters
Good quality bicycle grease &
carbon assembly compound
Pliers
Saw cutting guide (Park Tool SG-7 .2
or equivalent)
Phillips-head screwdriver
Hacksaw (with carbon and
Slot-head screwdriver
aluminum specific blades)
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