CerveloCaledonia / Caledonia-5
Izcelsme
2020. gadā laistā Caledonia bija Cervelo pirmais izturības/visu ceļu velosipēds — apzināti 'noregulēts' sacīkšu velosipēds ar garāku riteņu bāzi, lēnāku ģeometriju un nopietnu riepu klīrensu, nosaukts pēc skotu vārda, kas apzīmē skarbo ziemeļu daļu. Caledonia-5 atrodas virs tā kā flagmanis klasiskajiem un bruģakmens braucieniem: agrīnās paaudzes formā tas tika izmantots Parīze-Rubē un Strade Bianche sacensībās. 2024.-2025. gada atjauninājums palielināja klīrensu no 34 līdz 36 mm riepām (vai 34 mm ar dubļu aizsargiem), pievienoja apakšējās caurules cimdu kasti ar atlokāmu vāku un pielāgotiem maisiņiem, kā arī samazināja rāmja svaru par 53 g. Tas joprojām izmanto klasisko vītņoto T47a apakšējo kronšteinu standarta Caledonia modelī, lai nodrošinātu apkopi — apzināta atkāpe no presējamā S5/R5.
Specifikācijas
- Rāmis
- Full carbon. Caledonia-5: high-modulus carbon, fully internal cabling, integrated downtube storage ('glovebox'), lowered/slimmer seatstays for vertical compliance; frame 936 g, fork 370 g (painted, 56 cm). Standard Caledonia: more affordable carbon layup, semi-internal cable routing for easier servicing, threaded T47a bottom bracket.
- Svars
- kg
- Transmisija
- Build-dependent 2x12. Caledonia: Shimano 105 mechanical up to Ultegra Di2 / SRAM Rival AXS. Caledonia-5: Shimano Ultegra Di2 R8150 (52/36T crank, 11-34T cassette, often with 4iiii power meter) up to SRAM RED AXS 2x12.
- Bremzes
- Hydraulic disc brakes (groupset-matched: Shimano Ultegra or SRAM RED AXS). Shimano CL800 Centerlock rotors, 160 mm front and rear on the Ultegra Di2 build.
- Riteņi
- Caledonia-5: Reserve 42|49 carbon tubeless-ready — 42 mm front (25.5 mm internal) on Zipp 76 hub, 49 mm rear (24.5 mm internal) on Zipp 176 hub, 24H Centerlock, 12x142 mm rear, ~1400 g/pair.
Verdikts
- Outstanding on-road manners — reviewers rate its blend of pace, reactive handling and smoothness among the very best in the fast-endurance class
- Genuinely versatile 'do-everything' road bike: race-quick yet comfortable, with 36 mm tyre clearance and full mudguard mounts for winter and rough roads
- Stiff downtube and bottom bracket give efficient, lively power transfer that feels closer to a race bike than a typical endurance machine
- Practical integrated downtube storage ('glovebox') with fitted pouches plus Reserve 42|49 aero wheels that shine on fast flats
- UCI-certified and proven at Paris-Roubaix / Strade Bianche, so it is a real classics race bike, not just a comfort cruiser
- Very expensive — the Caledonia-5 commands flagship money (£7,400 / €7,999 for the Ultegra Di2 build), far above similarly-specced rivals like Ribble or Cube
- Race-oriented gearing (52/36 with 11-34) is aimed at fitter, faster riders rather than casual endurance cyclists
- Not the plushest endurance bike: for ultra-distance riders comfort can become a limiting factor — it favours sportiness over maximum cushion
- Noticeable weight for the price — ~7.95–8.28 kg on the Ultegra build makes acceleration feel less eager than the figure-light competition
- Can feel slightly twitchy at low speeds and is not the easy, forgiving choice for beginners seeking a relaxed ride
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