At the fringes of cycling and triathlon—sports already oriented towards endurance—are athletes pushing the limits of their bodies and equipment. Ultra-distances, yes, but ultra-fast. Not necessarily bikepacking, but with everything needed—no fear of sleeping on a bench along the way. We call these "Big, Stupid Rides," and since the Caledonia’s introduction in 2020, athletes worldwide have explored just how big and stupid these rides can get.
These are the athletes who choose the Caledonia-5. Built for long-distance, high-speed racing with a fit and handling aimed at comfort but without compromising that unique Cervélo road bike feel.
For the new Caledonia-5, we focused on significant improvements for those who regularly push the Caledonia to the limit. One standout feature is the integrated frame storage, introduced for the first time on the P-Series. There’s enough space for a small multi-tool, a tube, and a CO2 cartridge. Out of sight, out of mind—until your tire betrays you.
Then there’s comfort: the dropped seat stays, much like the Áspero, make the rear triangle sharper and thus more vertically compliant. At the same time, there’s a bit more stiffness in the down tube to maintain the special responsiveness the Caledonia is known for. You can still fit large tires (up to 36mm) and it comes equipped with fender mounts as standard.
Like all Cervélos, the Caledonia-5 is UCI-approved and comes with a lifetime warranty. We build race bikes, and we do everything to make them last.

IN-FRAME STORAGE

New this year on the Caledonia-5, the integrated storage is designed for a tube, a small multi-tool, and a CO2 cartridge. The door is easily removable even with gloves on: just twist the lock and pull.

AERODYNAMICS

All Cervélo bikes are aerodynamic bikes. And when you’re on the third day of sandwiches and candy, running on empty towards the first checkpoint, you’ll appreciate free speed. Fully internal cabling and aerodynamic tube shapes combine to help you battle the wind.

REFINED AND IMPROVED

The Caledonia-5 is ideal for all-day rides, high-speed group races, and rough pavement routes. We kept all the good stuff and refined the small details like the headset cap, which is designed to allow quick position and component changes without touching the cables.