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Cervelo launch S3 Disc aero road bike

By Press Office · 63 comments

Free from the constraints of rim brakes, the S3 Disc has been engineered to be stiffer and more aerodynamic than its rim-brake counterpart, while continuing to make the most of the lightweight design rooted in the Project California research facility.

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“The S3 Disc’s superior handling and control will give performance-seeking riders the confidence to pull away from the peloton or crush a Saturday morning group ride,” said Antoine Ballon, Cervélo’s Global Marketing Manager. “We know the Cervélo community around the world will love our new disc platform as much as we do.”

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The S3 Disc’s 12mm thru-axle technology boosts stiffness in both the back-end and in the fork, leading to better handling and an 8 per cent increase in headtube stiffness. Bottom-bracket stiffness was boosted by 9 per cent to improve overall handling and power transfer.

The reengineered leg airfoil of the all-new S3 Disc fork, combined with an elevated fork crotch that reduces the low pressure zone behind the crown, also makes the S3 Disc 19g (~2 watts) faster than an S3.

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Cervélo S3 Disc Ultegra Di2

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  • ForkCervélo All-Carbon, Tapered S3 Fork for Disc
  • CranksetFSA SLK 52×36
  • Bottom BracketBracket FSA PF30
  • ChainKMC X11L
  • CassetteShimano Ultegra 6800, 11 spd, 11-28
  • Front DerailleurShimano Ultegra Di2 6870, 2×11 spd
  • Rear DerailleurShimano Ultegra Di2 6870, 11 spd
  • ShiftersShimano Di2 ST-R785 11 spd
  • HandlebarCervelo, All-Carbon, Aero
  • StemFSA SLK
  • HeadsetFSA IS2 1-1/8 x 1-3/8”
  • BrakesShimano BR-RS805 Hydraulic Disc
  • Saddlefi’zi:k Antares R5
  • Seatpost48-51: Cervélo Carbon, Aero, Zero Offset /
    54-61: Cervélo Carbon, Aero, 25 mm Offset
  • Disc RotorsShimano RT81 160 mm
  • WheelsENVE SES 3.4 Clincher for Cervélo
  • TyresContinental Grand Sport Race SL 700x23c, foldable

Cervélo S3 Disc Ultegra

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  • ForkCervélo All-Carbon, Tapered S3 Fork for Disc
  • CranksetFSA SLK 52×36
  • Bottom BracketBracket FSA PF30
  • ChainKMC X11L
  • CassetteShimano Ultegra 6800, 11 spd, 11-28
  • Front DerailleurShimano Ultegra 6800, 2×11 spd
  • Rear DerailleurShimano Ultegra 6800, 11 spd
  • ShiftersShimano ST-RS685 11 spd
  • HandlebarFSA Energy Compact
  • StemFSA SLK
  • HeadsetFSA IS2 1-1/8 x 1-3/8”
  • BrakesShimano BR-RS805 Hydraulic Disc
  • Saddlefi’zi:k Antares R5
  • Seatpost48-51: Cervélo Carbon, Aero, Zero Offset /
    54-61: Cervélo Carbon, Aero, 25 mm Offset
  • Disc RotorsShimano RT81 160 mm
  • WheelsHED Ardennes Plus GP Disc
  • TyresContinental Grand Sport Race SL 700x23c, foldable
Local pricing and availability to be confirmed. For more information, visit www.cervelo.com/en/road/s-series/s3-disc.
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Comments

Patchelicious

Jan 3, 2018, 11:35 AM

Has obtaining a Canyon become any easier yet.?

Yes, its just as easy as ordering a pizza online... 

 

Logon, choose toppings, give delivery address, pay and wait.

thisismyotherbike

Jan 3, 2018, 11:52 AM

Yes, its just as easy as ordering a pizza online... 

 

Logon, choose toppings, give delivery address, pay and wait.

 

And one hell of a bargain if you have a delivery address in the UAE

Thomo

Jan 3, 2018, 11:56 AM

Yes, its just as easy as ordering a pizza online...

 

Logon, choose toppings, give delivery address, pay and wait.

Are they shipping to RSA.?

Patchelicious

Jan 3, 2018, 12:14 PM

Are they shipping to RSA.?

As far as I know you can ship where you want, you will just attract that country's duties.

 

There is a whole thread about it, just search.

lechatnoir

Jan 3, 2018, 12:52 PM

Has obtaining a Canyon become any easier yet.?

 

Mail their customer service. Tell them what you want. They'll guide you through the process. They're switched on and you won't feel uncertain.

 

Then, when you get on the bike, you'll know you made the right choice.

Rigardt@Scott

Jan 3, 2018, 1:01 PM

In all honesty I don't understand why anyone would not want disc brakes. Unless you are a professional, is that added bit of weight going to make any difference whatsoever? On the other hand discs stop better, much better - so for the average guy of 80kg and more, surely it makes more sense to stop better than save a few grams?

 

I wouldn't replace an existing bike just to get disc brakes, but if I was buying a new bike there would be no debate in my mind - discs all the way. That being said, I'm a mtb rider through and through, and when I do ride road events I am nowhere near A batch, and don't care too much about where I place in an event.

Bitumenous

Jan 3, 2018, 8:10 PM

I spoke to him last night. It was actually £4500 without wheels

Bitumenous

Jan 3, 2018, 8:10 PM

Who did he buy from?

Andreas_187

Jan 3, 2018, 10:32 PM

Who did he buy from?

I'm pretty sure it was from Shorter Rochford cycles. I bought my first BMX from there back in the day!
Andreas_187

Jan 3, 2018, 10:34 PM

Are they shipping to RSA.?

I think it costs about €400 to ship to SA. I had it sent to my parents house in London and then shipped it for about £260!
Patchelicious

Jan 4, 2018, 5:08 AM

I think it costs about €400 to ship to SA. I had it sent to my parents house in London and then shipped it for about £260!

Just make sure you calculate your duties.... it adds a bit to the purchase price.

Eugene

Jan 4, 2018, 5:12 AM

I think it costs about €400 to ship to SA. I had it sent to my parents house in London and then shipped it for about £260!

If it shipped directly from Canyon to you, you will get it VAT free in their country and will only pay SA import VAT.

 

Ship it to your parents first and you will lose the VAT free status in that country and end up paying VAT in both countries.

 

In order to enjoy VAT free status in that country, the supplier must be in control of the export and must ship directly to you.

HdB

Jan 9, 2018, 3:59 PM

Yeah yeah wise ass. But that’s a personal choice. CSA currently doesn’t give us any choice.

 

Ps: Even though I currently have SR, that Campy hydro hood is so damn ugly I would gladly sell to SRAM or Shimano.

It is not the prettiest, I'll agree. Perhaps the next revision (or two) improve.

 

You could always compromise and get something like these cable-actuated calipers, keep the pretty ergos.

But personally I don't think this looks good either. I'll stick with my Veloce group for now.

Eon du Plessis

Jan 9, 2018, 8:14 PM

And one hell of a bargain if you have a delivery address in the UAE

Means you can pick them up tax free, yes?

 

 

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