2017 Cervelo C3 Ultegra Disk Brake Road Bike
FURTHER, FASTER
The C Series' more value-conscious endurance model is the perfect fit for serious cyclists looking to get off the asphalt and extend their seasons. The C3's increased tire clearance, a lower bottom bracket and longer chainstays inspire confidence on mixed surfaces while delivering a longer, more comfortable day in the saddle. Speaking of confidence, the C3's top-of-the-line disc brakes deliver exceptional control without sacrificing performance.
Rider confidence cant be measured in a laboratory or wind tunnel. Cervélo is renowned for its engineering-driven approach to building the worlds fastest and lightest road, track, triathlon and time-trial bicycles, but the success of the C3 wont be measured in WorldTour victories or Olympic gold medals. Rather, our engineering team used its profound understanding of pro athletes bicycle requirements to skillfully balance performance with ride quality.
RIDE QUALITY
The C3s innovative endurance fit is ideal for long, confidence-boosting rides. Increasing fork and stack length allows for a more upright riding position and a decrease in stand-over height. Confidence is also about controlling speed, which is why the C3 incorporates the latest disc-brake technologies, such as the flat-mount standard and through-axles, to enhance safety, drive-train alignment and performance.
STIFFNESS
A single-piece rear triangle and wide curved seatstays boost back-end and bottom-bracket stiffness, while through-axles improve lateral stiffness in the disc-specific fork. This bike is stiff where it needs to be, but also comfortingly compliant for those long days in the saddle.
USABILITY
Longer chainstays add trail-balance handling at the front end and boost tire clearance to 28mm, providing room for a standard fender and mount. A downtube rock guard and chainstay protector help prevent potential damage on mixed surfaces, while future-proof internal cable routing delivers smooth shifting every time.
BBRIGHT
THIS ASYMMETRICAL 79MM BOTTOM-BRACKET STANDARD YIELDS STIFFER AND LIGHTER FRAMES AND CRANK SYSTEMS.
Cervelo developed BBright to take advantage of the fact that oversized frame tubes are stiffer and lighter. On the right side, frame tubes are already as wide as possible; any wider and they'd hit the chainrings. But on the left side there are no chainrings, so BBright makes use of this extra space by extending the BB shell by 11 millimetres, nearly doubling the width of the left chainstay. At the same time, the drive-side dimensions of the frame are identical to BB30 and provide plenty of clearance for a wide range of cranks, including those with power meters.
2017 Cervelo C3 Ultegra Disk Brake Road Bike
Fork | Cervélo All-Carbon tapered C3 Fork for Disc |
Headset | FSA IS2 1-1/8 x 1-1/2" |
Seatpost | FSA SLK |
Shifters | Shimano ST-R685, 11 spd |
Read Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11 spd |
Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11 spd |
Brake Calipers | Shimano BR-R805 Hydraulic Disc |
Crankset | Rotor 3D30 BBright 50/34 |
Bottom Bracket | Rotor PF-30 |
Handlebar | FSA Energy Compact |
Stem | FSA SLK |
Saddle | fi'zi:k Antares VS |
Cassette | Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11 spd, 11-28 |
Chain | Shimano HG700, 11 spd |
Wheels | HED Ardennes Plus GP Disc |
Tires | Continental Grand Sport 700x28c |
Brake Rotor | Shimano RT99 140mm |
2017 Cervelo C3 Ultegra Disk Brake Road Bike