2016 Cervélo C3 vs 2016 Cervélo C5
The 48 is the Cervélo C5 size closest to your 48 Cervélo C3. 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 C3 in 48, the Cervélo C5 in 48 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 C3, 48Cervélo C5, 48Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo C3 48 | Cervélo C5 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 352 | 352 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 527 | 527 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 515 | 515 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 994 | 994 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 77.5 | 77.5 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 693 | 693 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 108.9 | 108.9 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Cervélo C5 minus the Cervélo C3. Full charts: 2016 Cervélo C3, 2016 Cervélo C5.
Where each sits in its class
Cervélo C3Cervélo 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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