2018 Cervélo C2 vs 2016 Cervélo C5
The 54 is the Cervélo C5 size closest to your 54 Cervélo C2. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Cervélo C5
Compared with the Cervélo C2 in 54, the Cervélo C5 in 54 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cervélo C2, 54Cervélo C5, 54Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo C2 54 | Cervélo C5 54 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 372 | 372 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 572 | 572 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.1 | 71.1 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 548 | 548 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1007 | 1007 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 75 | 75 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 755 | 755 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 155.8 | 155.8 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Cervélo C5 minus the Cervélo C2. Full charts: 2018 Cervélo C2, 2016 Cervélo C5.
Where each sits in its class
Cervélo C2Cervélo C5
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
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