Cervélo Caledonia 2026: Maintenance-friendly endurance road bike from 2999 euros

According to Cervélo, the new Caledonia is aimed at newcomers to road cycling, year-round cyclists and Gran Fondo participants. The Canadian brand is positioning the bike as a more attractively priced alternative to the more expensive Caledonia-5 with identical alignment, similar weight and comparable riding characteristics. The affordable Caledonia also offers hidden threaded mounts for mudguards. In return, you have to do without the integrated storage compartment in the down tube, and the affordable Caledonia comes with a classic round seat post instead of the carbon post with the D-shaped cross-section, which is supposed to provide more comfort and better aerodynamics on the Caledonia-5. With the exception of the entry-level model for € 2999, all Caledonias are equipped with a carbon seatpost.

Cervélo Caledonia: The most important facts

• Weight of complete wheel: not specified
• Stack/Reach/STR: 580/387 millimetres/1.50 (size 56)
• Max. tyre clearance: 36 millimetres
• Frame sizes: 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
• Prices: 2999 to 6499 Euro
• Brackets for fixed mudguards

Framework and integration

The frame of the new marathon racer is said to be around 50 grams lighter than its predecessor. A new feature is the D-shaped steerer tube, which allows the brake lines to be integrated into the head tube. Various handlebars and stems from the Cervélo cockpit system can be used, including fully integrated handlebar units. Alternatively, integrated cable routing works with the standard stem with clamped handlebars, on the underside of which the cables are routed into the steering bearing. The standardised 1-1/8-inch interface also makes the system compatible with aftermarket options from other manufacturers. Thanks to two-part spacers, the stem or handlebars can be changed without having to disconnect and bleed the brakes.

Geometry and driving behaviour

The geometry largely corresponds to the current Caledonia-5. The reach in size M is 387 mm, the stack 580 mm, which means that the bike is still comparatively sporty by endurance standards with a stack-to-reach ratio of 1.50. The fork travel has been adjusted by a mere millimetre to optimise handling on the 32 mm tyres fitted as standard. The previous Caledonia was delivered with 30-millimetre tyres. A maximum of 36 millimetre wide tyres fit in the frame and fork; with mudguards fitted, the dimension is reduced to 34 millimetres.

Models and prices

The Caledonia 105 with mechanical Shimano 105 gears and Vision Team i23 J-Bend wheels costs € 2999. The Caledonia 105 Di2 and the Caledonia Rival AXS with electronic shifting and carbon seatpost both cost €3999. All three variants use Vision Team i23 SP wheels. The top model Caledonia Force AXS for 6499 euros combines SRAM Force AXS with Reserve 40|44 4LD carbon wheels. Each variant is available in a choice of two colours: a deep blue called Nightshift or a shade of brown called Mocha.

Cervélo Caledonia 105

• Drive/gear shift: Shimano 105 (2x12; 52/36, 11-34 t.)
• Impellers: Vision Team i23 (aluminium)
• Tyres: Vittoria Corsa N.ext TLR (32 mm)
• Seat post: Cervélo (aluminium)
• Handlebars: Cervélo HB23 (aluminium)
• Stem: Cervélo ST36 (aluminium)
• Price: 2999 Euro

Cervélo Caledonia 105 Di2

• Drive/gear shift: Shimano 105 Di2 (2x12; 52/36, 11-34 t.)
• Impellers: Vision Team i23 (aluminium)
• Tyres: Vittoria Corsa N.ext TLR (32 mm)
• Seat post: Cervélo SP19 (Carbon)
• Handlebars: Cervélo HB23 (aluminium)
• Stem: Cervélo ST36 (aluminium)
• Price: 3999 Euro

Cervélo Caledonia Rival AXS

• Drive/gear shift: SRAM Rival AXS (2x12; 48/35, 10-36 t.)
• Impellers: Vision Team i23 (aluminium)
• Tyres: Vittoria Corsa N.ext TLR (32 mm)
• Seat post: Cervélo SP19 (Carbon)
• Handlebars: Cervélo HB23 (aluminium)
• Stem: Cervélo ST36 (aluminium)
• Price: 3999 Euro

Cervélo Caledonia Force AXS

• Drive/gear shift: SRAM Forve AXS (2x12; 48/35, 10-36 t.)
• Impellers: Reserve 40|44 (Carbon)
• Tyres: Vittoria Corsa N.ext TLR (32 mm)
• Seat post: Cervélo SP19 (Carbon)
• Handlebars: Cervélo HB23 (aluminium)
• Stem: Cervélo ST36 (aluminium)
• Price: 6499 Euro