The S3 is one of Cervélo’s longest-standing bikes, introduced in 2008, and one of the Canadian company’s most successful racing designs, including a world championship – Thor Hushovd riding his to victory in 2010.
It has, though, evolved considerably during its long history. And according to Cervélo – maybe not the most unbiased observer – the 2016 S3 is ‘even better than before’. Well, to paraphrase a Sixties paramour, ‘they would say that, wouldn’t they’.
On the surface it doesn’t look radically different, but it has actually been pretty much redesigned from the ground up. Revisions have been made to the carbon layup, and it features a new fork and head tube, and a new back end derived from Cervélo’s exclusive RCA bike.
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This means less weight and a claimed increase in compliance. It’s also ready for electronic shifting systems. Clearances also have been upped to meet the current trend for 25mm rubber. All these aspects have kept the bike desirable if you're someone looking to get into the aero-road bike arena.
What’s immediately apparent when you get astride the S3 is just how planted it feels. The front end is solid with no lateral give – living up to the claimed 16 per cent increase in stiffness.
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