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2026 Cervélo R5 XPLR vs 2025 Pinarello F7

The Pinarello F7 size closest to your 54 is the ML. Compare the ML instead

What changes on the Pinarello F7

Compared with the Cervélo R5 XPLR in 54, the Pinarello F7 in L places the top of the head tube 13 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+13 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Head angle
−0.2°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2026 Cervélo R5 XPLR (54)The Cervélo R5 XPLR frame drawn to scale.J 978

Only the Cervélo R5 XPLR is drawn. The Pinarello F7 numbers we have for size L are missing the wheelbase.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCervélo R5 XPLR 54Pinarello F7 LDifference
Reach383.3388.3+5 mm
Stack544.6557.7+13 mm
Head tube angle7372.8−0.2°
Seat tube angle73.573.4−0.1°
Effective top tube544not listed
Chainstay length410413+3 mm
Wheelbase978not listed
BB drop7472−2 mm
Head tube length132143+11 mm
Seat tube lengthnot listed515

Differences are the Pinarello F7 minus the Cervélo R5 XPLR. Full charts: 2026 Cervélo R5 XPLR, 2025 Pinarello F7.

Where each sits in its class

Cervélo R5 XPLRPinarello F7

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartCervélo R5 XPLRRed XPLR AXS 1Pinarello F7Ultegra Di2
FrameCervélo R5Pinarello F7
ShifterSRAM REDShimano Ultegra
DerailleurSRAM XPLR AXSShimano Ultegra Di2
CassetteSRAM REDShimano Ultegra
CranksetSRAM RED AXSShimano Ultegra
WheelsetReserve 34|37TA STMOST Ultrafast 40
TireVittoria Corsa SpeedPirelli P7 Sport
BrakeSRAM Red AXSShimano Ultegra
RotorSRAM RedShimano Ultegra
HandlebarCervélo HB18MOST Talon Ultra Light
StemCervélo HB18not listed
SeatpostCervélo SP33 D-ShapedPinarello F Aero
SaddlePrologo Nago R4MOST Lynx Ultra Superflow
Forknot listedPinarello ONDA
Chainnot listedShimano Ultegra
Bar tapenot listedMOST

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