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Cervelo ZHT-5 GX AXS Review

Cervelo ZHT-5 GX AXS Review

Cervelo ZHT-5 GX AXS Review

Price: 5299 €
category: Racebike
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2023
  • first MTB from Cervelo
  • sleek design
  • exclusive image
  • value for money could be better
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The most importanten ratings of the Cervelo ZHT-5 GX AXS ⬤ in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racehardtail up to 6000 €) ⬤.

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Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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-
606
612
623
636
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Reach
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-
409
433
457
484
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Top Tube Length
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582
608
635
666
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Seat Tube Length
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-
377
433
485
519
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Seat Tube Angle
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74
74
74
74
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Head Tube Length
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-
89
95
107
121
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Head Tube Angle
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-
69
69
69
69
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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62
62
62
62
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
Chainstay Length
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430
430
430
430
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Wheelbase
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1090
1116
1145
1177
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Standover Height
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-
-
-
-
-
-
Specification
  • Frame Cervelo ZHT-5
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork Rockshox SID SL Select, DebonAir spring, Charger RL damper, tapered steerer, 15x110mm, Maxle Stealth, 44mm offset, 100mm travel
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM GX AXS Rocker
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12 speed
  • Crank SRAM GX Eagle, 32T, Boost 148 DUB
  • Cassette SRAM GX Eagle, 10-52, 12 Speed
  • Chain SRAM GX Eagle, 12 speed
  • Brake Set SRAM Level TL
  • Brake Rotors 160/160
  • Wheel Set Rear: Race Face ARC Offset 27, 27mm IW, E*thirteen TRS Race, 12x148mm, XD freehub, 28H, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible Front: Race Face ARC Offset 27, 27mm IW, E*thirteen TRS Race TC, 15x110mm, 24H, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible
  • Tires Front Maxxis Rekon Race, EXO 120TPI, 29x2.4
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Rekon Race, EXO 120TPI, 29x2.4
  • Saddle Prologo Dimension NDR T4.0
  • Seat Post Race Face Ride XC Alloy 30.9
  • Stem Race Face Aeffect Alloy, 35mm clamp, 6 degree
  • Handle Bar Race Face Aeffect Alloy, 35mm clamp, 760mm width, 10mm rise
  • Handle Bar Width 760
  • Head Set FSA IS2 1-1/2 x 1-1/2

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Expirience with the Cervelo ZHT-5 GX AXS

Ludwig Döhl Admittedly: I, too, was taken aback when Cervelo unveiled its first mountain bike in the fall of 2022. Until now, the brand had been exclusively involved in road cycling, but its debut for trail use is likely to raise the eyebrows of die-hard mountain bikers as well. Anyone who has no concrete preferences when it comes to handling, can´t go wrong with the ZHT-5 GX AXS. Because his handling is pleasantly balanced. Due to the interplay of a relatively long top tube and a low stack, the riding position is sporty. At Bike-Test.com we look closely at the configuration and geometry of the bikes. Taking the price of 5299 Euro into account, the Racebike von Cervelo convinces us completely in both points. A good argument for the Cervelo: Such a successful geometry is usually only available if you have deep pockets.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.

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