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09-27-10, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by alpha_bravo

Does anyone know if the geometry is changing on the R3? I was under the impression that other than the RS, all the '10 Cervelos had the same geometry.

If I recall correctly I thought I saw an interbike review that stated the '11 R3 had a slightly more relaxed geometry than the rest since it's assuming the bottom of the lineup behind the R5. If that's the case, I might have to pick up the '10 R3....

Both the R3 and R5 have relaxed geometry. At least in the 58, they added 2cm to the head tube (18 to 20, IIRC). A bummer because I was otherwise planning on getting an '11 R3. The 2010 geometry was perfect for me.

I'd buy a 2010 but I'm not going to be in the market until Spring. Just bought a cross bike and I still need a set of road race wheels.

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