Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Ultegra -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 2 × 11 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Carbon fiber
Suspension Fork
Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered R3 Fork
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Ultegra 6800, 11 spd
Front Derailleur
Ultegra 6800, 11 spd
Shift Levers
Ultegra 6800, 11 spd
Cassette
Ultegra 6800, 11 spd, 11-25
Crank
Rotor 3D30 BBright™ 52/36
Bottom Bracket
Rotor PF-30
Chain
Ultegra 11 spd
Wheels
Rims
Mavic Aksium S
Tires
Mavic Aksion, 700x25c
Cockpit
Stem
FSA SLK
Handlebar
FSA Energy Compact
Headset
FSA IS2 1-1/8 x 1-3/8”
Seat
Saddle
fi’zi:k Antares
Seatpost
FSA SLK
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 48cm | 51cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 61cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.403 mm | 1.436 mm | 1.468 mm | 1.499 mm | 1.528 mm | 1.556 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm | 268 mm |
| Front Center | 575 mm | 575 mm | 575 mm | 587 mm | 604 mm | 620 mm |
| Rake | 53 mm | 53 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm | 43 mm |
| Trail | 63 mm | 54 mm | 57 mm | 56 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Stack | 505 mm | 530 mm | 555 mm | 580 mm | 605 mm | 630 mm |
| Reach | 360 mm | 369 mm | 378 mm | 387 mm | 396 mm | 405 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 516 mm | 531 mm | 548 mm | 564 mm | 581 mm | 597 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 72.2 ° | 73.1 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 108 mm | 128 mm | 148 mm | 173 mm | 199 mm | 225 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 970 mm | 970 mm | 970 mm | 982 mm | 999 mm | 1016 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm | 68 mm |
| Standover Height | 693 mm | 723 mm | 753 mm | 784 mm | 815 mm | 846 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
R3 Ultegra 6800 belongs to the Cervelo R3 model. Cervélo launched 14 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Cervelo R3 bikes models from 2017, here.
Model range prices
Cervélo R3 Ultegra 6800 2017 is the cheapest bike model and costs 3500$. Cervélo R3 Ultegra Di2 6870 2017 is the most expensive one and costs 4900$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Race bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Race bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3350$. However, even though the average price of a Race bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3500$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that R3 Ultegra 6800 price is 4.48% higher than the average cost of a Race bike.
R3 Ultegra 6800 components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of carbon, so, it won’t add up to much weight to your bike. However, the price you have to pay for a carbon fork is considerably higher.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the R3 Ultegra 6800 bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Cervélo R3 Ultegra 6800 has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.