2011 Race Bikes ($7,200 and up)
Proven at the highest levels of the sport, these bikes won the biggest races in the world in 2010.Here at Bicycling, we like crits and town-line sprints, but we also seek glory in road races that can last for many hard, fast hours. Ultimately, the S3 narrowly edged out Specialized's Tarmac S-Works SL3 because it best suited our all-rounder racing style. "It's stiff, lively, and wants to take off," commented one tester. Even weighed down by heavy Fulcrum Racing 7 wheels, the bike jumped off the line, and it got us up climbs on terms with every other bike in the test. Flying downhill, you can feel the rigid frame's confidence as you stick to every apex. What really distinguished the S3 was a combination of racing aptitude and comfort, making it ideal for long training rides. The bike is outfitted with the Tour de France-winning SRAM Red group. The subtle black and white graphics help disguise the big, aero tubing, and the standard, nonintegrated seatpost makes the S3 easily adjustable and ready to travel. As one tester summed up: "It really has everything."
The lightest aero frame in the world
With victories from cobblestone Tour stages to mass sprints to the World Championships, the S3 is Thor Hushovd’s favorite bike. Aero road bikes seem to be a “trend” nowadays, but for Cervélo and its riders, they are the essence of what we do. They offer the advantages of reduced drag while preserving everything else you expect in a good road bike. Not an easy balance to strike, but 15 years of experience doing that certainly helps. The S3 is part of the S-series, our all-round models equally at home in fast solos and hilly terrain. With just a few grams more than the R-series, it offers a true aero advantage. Experience: 1. Reduced aero drag to save energy.2. A low geometry to put yourself in an aero position.
3. Proper road bike performance, because an aero focus shouldn’t compromise lightness, BB/torsional stiffness or comfort.
(bicycling.com)
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