2026 Cervélo R5 XPLR vs 2025 Specialized Aethos Pro
The Specialized Aethos Pro size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Specialized Aethos Pro
Compared with the Cervélo R5 XPLR in 54, the Specialized Aethos Pro in 52 places the top of the head tube 18 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −18 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −3 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cervélo R5 XPLR, 54Specialized Aethos Pro, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo R5 XPLR 54 | Specialized Aethos Pro 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383.3 | 380mm | −3 mm |
| Stack | 544.6 | 527mm | −18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 72.5° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 74° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 544 | 531mm | −13 mm |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 410mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 978 | 975mm | −3 mm |
| BB drop | 74 | 74mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 132 | 120mm | −12 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 266mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 728mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 462mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 369mm |
Differences are the Specialized Aethos Pro minus the Cervélo R5 XPLR. Full charts: 2026 Cervélo R5 XPLR, 2025 Specialized Aethos Pro.
Where each sits in its class
Cervélo R5 XPLRSpecialized Aethos Pro
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.
| Part | Cervélo R5 XPLRRed XPLR AXS 1 | Specialized Aethos Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cervélo R5 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM RED | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XPLR AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM RED | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM RED AXS | not listed |
| Wheelset | Reserve 34|37TA ST | not listed |
| Tire | Vittoria Corsa Speed | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Red AXS | not listed |
| Rotor | SRAM Red | not listed |
| Handlebar | Cervélo HB18 | not listed |
| Stem | Cervélo HB18 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP33 D-Shaped | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Nago R4 | not listed |
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