2016 Cervélo C5 vs 2016 Cervélo C3
The 61 is the Cervélo C3 size closest to your 61 Cervélo C5. 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 C3
Compared with the Cervélo C5 in 61, the Cervélo C3 in 61 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 C5, 61Cervélo C3, 61Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo C5 61 | Cervélo C3 61 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 400 | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 641 | 641 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5 | 71.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 597 | 597 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1059 | 1059 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 72.5 | 72.5 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 839 | 839 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 231.2 | 231.2 | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Cervélo C3 minus the Cervélo C5. Full charts: 2016 Cervélo C5, 2016 Cervélo C3.
Where each sits in its class
Cervélo C5Cervélo C3
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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