![]() ![]() Designed for confident handling, the Caledonia’s disc brakes are more powerful, better modulated, and better in wet weather conditions than all other kinds of brakes including calipers, cantilevers, and V-Brakes. And just like that, the potential chaos is turned into a sleek and organized bundle of cabling.Īdding another layer of comfort to the Caledonia is its disc brakes. Exclusive to the higher-end Caledonia 5 model, the front-end cables route through channels underneath the Cervélo AB09 handlebar. The Cervélo Caledonia includes standard 12mm thru-axles, and careful cable integration that is some of the best in the business. Its an ideal for a mix of on-road and off-road adventures. The bike fits 34mm tires, or 31mm tires with mudguards. Without elastomers or flex zones, the bike’s aerodynamic tubing increases both speed and comfort, according to Cervélo. In addition to comfort and stability, Cervélo focused on improving the speed of the Caledonia with aerodynamic tube shapes. ![]() ![]() Overall, these modifications help increase the overall stability of Caledonia. Going with the theme of comfort over speed, the head tube angle of the Caledonia is slacker than Cervélo road bikes – specifically the R-Series – as well as using a longer wheelbase, chain stays, and a lower bottom bracket. Translation: the Cervélo Caledonia is designed to handle comfortably and confidently over both on-road and off-road surfaces. The Cervélo Caledonia is built using lower modulus carbon which improves durability compared to higher modulus carbon which can be lighter and faster. Read More: Gravel vs Road Bikes – the Main Differences Overall, the frame is engineered to be simultaneously durable, lightweight, and aerodynamic, according to Cervélo.Ĭervélo also claims that the stiffness of the Caledonia frame is closer to that of the Cervélo Aspero gravel bike than a more traditional road bike. Compared to other bikes designed for all-road terrain, the Caledonia is one of the lighter and faster options. The Cervélo Caledonia’s carbon fiber frame weighs just 2lb 4.4oz (1031 grams), with a 15.2oz (432-gram) fork. Those frames can be much heavier and less agile than the Caledonia which can be taken up steep climbs and ripped around corners.įor a more detailed review of the Cervélo Caledonia, let’s look a bit closer at its frame and components. The Caledonia is significantly lighter and more performance-oriented than casual bikes, commuters, and gravel bikes. These extra features and specific frame geometry make the Caledonia a mix of endurance and performance.ĭesigned with a carbon fiber and disc brake-specific frame, the Cervélo Caledonia also includes slightly relaxed geometry that is more comfortable and stable than ‘aero’. It even includes mounts for mudguards and room for tires 34mm wide. In steps the Cervélo Caledonia, an all-road endurance bike made with a carbon fiber frame. A pure road bike is too stiff, too short, and too weak to handle this sort of terrain. On the rough cobblestones of Northern France, road bikes take an annual beating in all sorts of conditions from wet and cold to hot and dusty. When Cervélofirst drew up the Caledonia design, they had one race in mind: Paris-Roubaix. There’s much to learn about this road-specific bike, so let’s get started. ![]() With carbon frame and reliable components, Cervelo Caledonia is upgrade that leaves many mouths watering. The Caledonia may look like a high-quality, high-end carbon road bike, but it isn’t necessarily designed for racing. With ample tire clearance, integrated cable routing, and a lightweight carbon frame, the Caledonia is a blend between comfort and performance. The Cervélo Caledonia is an all-road endurance bike capable of handling more than just tarmac. ![]()
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