I have the 2012 r5 with ultegra di2. Because of tri training (mostly trainerroad and tri bike) I don't get to ride it that often but I really really love it. I was going to get another trek madone but my tri shop had such great deals with the r5 frames that I saved a ton of money rather than doing the project one build.

Light, stiff (bbright platform responds well to stomping and grinding hard) and its pretty too! Even with the ultegra it's a shade under 15lbs and the lack of internal wiring wasn't an issue as the di2 cleans up nicely.

I'm selling mine, and it's probably the best all-around frame I've ever ridden? Why? Because I am addicted to my cheater bike (S5) for racing, and wanted a cross bike. Could not justify n+1 for that purchase, so the cross bike replaces the R5 as my "normal" or backup road bike. But make no mistake, the R5 is a sublime bike: light, responsive, rides like a dream, but it's the handling that really sets it apart. Surgical precision descending and in technical maneuvering. The stripped-down frameset is sitting in my living room and I already miss that bike.

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Plenty stiff (yet comfortable). Tyler Farrar uses it in field sprints, and he's putting out over 1500W. Overall it's a great road bike. The S5 is faster in general, but if you want something super comfortable, responsive, and built for climbing go with the R5.

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well i just went to the dealer and i was told they won't have the new r5 until september of this year. that is a 4 month wait. :( /sadface

heh

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i also heard its not that stiff

Where do people hear stuff like this?

It's a few years old now, but given what you are facing here's my comparison of the Cervelo S and R series road bikes - this case comparing my R3 to my wife's S2. It might be helpful for you:

http://stevefleck.blogspot.ca/2010/06/cervelo-s2-or-r3-aero-or-not-for-road.html

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i appreciate it fleck.

good review. it sounds like having the s2 already the r5 would be great for me. especially since i am riding more and more and its more comfy. having said that i already think the s2 rides so well and is so comfy to my p4....