Cervelo R3 - 2011 (2011)

Squoval Road Bikes

Bikes encounter a complex set of loadcases, from sprinting to climbing and from cornering to descending. Each cross section of the “R-Series” Squoval road bikes is engineered to optimize strength, stiffness, comfort and low weight in every situation.

R3 - 2011

The original R3 set the standard for lightweight yet stiff, strong and comfortable frames. Its super-thin seatstays, Squoval tube shapes and in-house developed layup were a major leap forward in frame design.
The completely re-engineered 2011 R3 takes another leap. The BBright™ system almost DOUBLES the already impressive BB stiffness and the tapered 1-3/8" tapered FK30 fork tracks like no other. The lab numbers are impressive, but experiencing one on the road is even more amazing. Testride one today!
The R3 is part of the R-series, actually designed to make the difference on the hills and mountains thanks to its low weight and great efficiency, but obviously without sacrificing anything in stiffness and strength as Johan Vansummeren can attest to.

• Low weight to help your climbing.
• Torsional stiffness for safety and confidence while descending.
• BB stiffness to not waste any energy.
• Vertical compliance and vibration damping for comfort on long rides & bad roads.

MAIN TECHNOLOGIES
• BBright
• Squoval
• Smartwall for Carbon
• Optimized headtube taper
• Front boomerang construction
• Ultra-thin seatstays
• Minimalist front derailleur mount
• Reverse seattube collar
• Single bend cable routing