As the bike supplier for Jumbo Visma, Cervélo needed to create a bike that fit into the modern XCO scene. With terrain becoming more and more difficult, they found a way to include a full suspension while remaining as fast as possible in the form of the ZFS-5. This bike can be seen powering through the trails with accomplished riders like Milan Vader and Fem van Empel. Like most Cervélo bikes, you can count on this bike to be fast in all areas of the ride. It is a lightweight and efficient climber but is also very capable on the descent. The full suspension smooths out some of the chatter from the trail while keeping you focused on speed.

There are two versions of the ZFS-5 and this is the more raced focus one with 100mm of travel. At the rear, you will find a RockShox SID Luxe Ultimate shock with a shorter stroke 190x40 configuration. The RockShox SID SL Ultimate fork gives riders 100mm of travel at the front which is just enough to take the edge off without sacrificing speed. Cervélo used a single-pivot flex-stay design for the suspension which is used most on speed-focused bikes. This design requires just a link at the top tube mount, eliminating the need for an extra piece near the rear axle. In turn, the bike is lighter, stiffer, and requires less maintenance.

Made with lightweight and stiff carbon, the frame is professional level. Like most elite Cervélo bikes, the ZFS-5 includes internal cable routing, keeping a clean cockpit and better aerodynamics. This is the premier build of the ZFS-5, featuring a SRAM XX Eagle T-Type groupset for some of the best trail-specific 12-speed electronic shifting money can buy. It also includes Reserve 28 XC Wheels, resulting in an all-around fast bike. This bike is the perfect solution for riders who want race speed but need some extra shock to deal with rough terrain. Cervélo is known for their racing prowess and the ZFS-5 is World Cup ready.