![]() The P5X was originally scheduled to launch in the spring of 2016, but as is often the case with new technology, there were delays. The engineers at Cervélo said the P5X took more than three years to design, but it’s worth noting that this bike has a striking resemblance to the Cervélo Barrachi that Gérard Vroomen and Phil White designed in 1995. Words like practical and functional aren’t normally associated with bikes that cost $11,000 (for the “cheap” build), but think about the P5X as a new technology platform that will hopefully trickle down to more affordable future models. Unencumbered by the same design restrictions that applied to the P5 (as this is certainly no time-trial bike), Cervélo engineers were free to start with a blank slate to create a bike that’s as functional as it is fast. The P5X is first and foremost a problem solver, designed to meet the specific needs of triathletes, unlike its predecessor that had to pull double duty as a time-trial bike. ![]() But a deeper inspection reveals a workhorse, built with a level of practicality that’s not immediately apparent, especially if you peek at the price tag. ![]() Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members!Īt first glance, the Cervélo P5X appears to be an outlandish superbike, with its exotic frame design, disc brakes and integrated front end. ![]()
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