2012 Cervelo R5 VWD

Abingdon77

A few places have these frames at half price. Seems like a much bigger discount than you'd usually see on this kind of frame.

What's the story? Less demand than anticipated this year? Big revamp due for 2013?

Cheers.

ShutUpLegs

Price drop on 2013 range

Stu517

There was a delayed production run on the frames which meant that there was an excess of 2012 frames produced late in the year. Clearly they would struggle to shift them as most people would hold off for 2013 frames.

These are a absolute bargain as they are exactly the same (apart from the paint job) as the 2013 frames.

I have just ordered a full build on one!

Good deals can be had on S5 frames too......£2500 for the VWD version!

Sammyw23

If anyone is buying one of these from wiggle then make sure you use the 10-OFF code for an extra £175 off!!

genki

As a happy R5 owner this deal is now beginning to make me feel slightly less happy... £1575 looks like a very good price!

speshsteve

I missed the additional 10% off, gutted!!

For that money you cannot go wrong, unbelievable value

iPete

wow, I'd just ruled the idea out, its back in temptation again with that 10%.

but what freaking chainset and BB do you need?

Scrumple

one that freaking fits

dude

wowsers

bickers

Abingdon77 wrote:

A few places have these frames at half price. Seems like a much bigger discount than you'd usually see on this kind of frame.

What's the story? Less demand than anticipated this year? Big revamp due for 2013?

Cheers.

Which other places aside from Wiggle - they dont have my size

iPete

Scrumple wrote:

one that freaking fits

dude

wowsers

freaking sharks with lasers!

I'll try again. Where does one find a reasonably priced BBright chainset with BB here in jolly old United Kingdom?

Google is suggesting either FSA SLK Light BBright or 3D. Alternatives?

djc75

The story I got was that the UK distributor (Madison) had bought up all remaining 2012 stock and were selling it off cheap to undermine companies that were grey market importing (like Wiggle).

on-yer-bike

None to found anywhere now. Check that the Wiggle ones come with full warranty.

speshsteve

come with a 3 year warranty from wiggle....only 61cm left now!

Stu517

My one comes with a life time warranty.

Try Velocity 44 in Stirling, they might be able to get one for you.

gabriel959

AFAIK Cervelo don't offer lifetime warranty.

ShutUpLegs

gabriel959 wrote:

AFAIK Cervelo don't offer lifetime warranty.

2 years

Stu517

I beg to differ......

Starting January 1, 2004, each Cervélo SA (Cervélo) bicycle frame purchased after this date is warranted by Cervélo SA against defects in workmanship and materials for as long as the frame is owned by the original owner, excluding paint and decals. (Cervélo bicycle frames purchased before this date came with a four year warranty). This covers ALL bicycle frame models Cervélo offers. This warranty is expressly limited to either the repair or replacement of the defective frame – the decision to repair and replace to be at the sole discretion of Cervélo – and no other remedies are available under the warranty.

Crispyapp

Sammyw23 wrote:

If anyone is buying one of these from wiggle then make sure you use the 10-OFF code for an extra £175 off!!

I have bought 1 of the r5 vwd ltd frames, I tried all the discount codes I knee but none of them would work on a frame. Clothing and shoes they work no problem. But frames nope......
My order has been processed and now I'm awaiting delivery. Let the new build for 2013 commence.

doubledenim

My word that is such a bargain! In my opinion the two best designed colour schemes too.

If you are lucky enough to have 61cm frame they have a yellow and black one too! mint

itsnotarace

iPete wrote:

Scrumple wrote:

one that freaking fits

dude

wowsers

freaking sharks with lasers!

I'll try again. Where does one find a reasonably priced BBright chainset with BB here in jolly old United Kingdom?

Google is suggesting either FSA SLK Light BBright or 3D. Alternatives?

Dude, google!

http://www.velotechservices.co.uk/shop/ ... 7410001938

You want the BBRight versions - which ones you want depends what cranks you plan to run. If I were you I would be looking at Rotor 3D+ so specifically you would want http://www.velotechservices.co.uk/shop/ ... 7410001938

and

http://www.velotechservices.co.uk/shop/ ... 7404003309

or

http://www.velotechservices.co.uk/shop/ ... 7386003408

Abingdon77

bickers wrote:

Abingdon77 wrote:

A few places have these frames at half price. Seems like a much bigger discount than you'd usually see on this kind of frame.

What's the story? Less demand than anticipated this year? Big revamp due for 2013?

Cheers.

Which other places aside from Wiggle - they dont have my size

Wiggle have 54 and 56 available again this morning! Clever Wiggle!!

Other place I saw them was Primo cycles in Cambridge, via their Facebok page.

speshsteve

Mine has just arrived!

Some points that might be useful...feel free to comment:

1. The BB30 is supplied but not fitted, his is a bonus for me as I need to install a shimano compatible BB
2. The fork comes with upper and lower bearings but no crown race fitted and also a weird alu cone with star nut inside and epoxy glue....I can guess but anyone know about this?

Looks great in black and blue

speshsteve

ignore my point 2 re crown race....just found this:

http://forums.cervelo.com/forums/p/8664/60013.aspx

greasedscotsman

speshsteve wrote:

2. The fork comes with upper and lower bearings but no crown race fitted and also a weird alu cone with star nut inside and epoxy glue....I can guess but anyone know about this?

Once you have cut your steerer tube to the correct length, glue the aluminium tube into it. Then fix star nut as normal. But I think you probably guessed that! I did read that it's safe to use with a normal expanding wedge on the Cervelo forum, but I just got the tube glued by my local LBS.

speshsteve

thanks, all glued in and was fairly straight forward in the end.

I'm going to install my new Rotor/shimano BB and I have heard everyone talking about loctite'ing in the BB.....did you do the same?

greasedscotsman

speshsteve wrote:

thanks, all glued in and was fairly straight forward in the end.

I'm going to install my new Rotor/shimano BB and I have heard everyone talking about loctite'ing in the BB.....did you do the same?

Sorry, my Cervelo is an S3, different BB. Can't help with that bit I'm afraid.

genki

loctite is the way to go. make sure you use the right one and a primer. then leave alone for 24hours. you'll find lots of advice on the cervelo forum.