“For your big, stupid rides.” That’s how Cervelo sums up their newest creation in the promo video. Just what is the Cervelo Caledonia? Cervelo states that this bike was inspired by the team-only R3 Mud bike that was raced to Roubaix victory in 2011 by Johan Van Summeren. Take that inspiration, and add modern details, and you get a bike that should be just as comfortable on your next century+ as well as on the roughest cobbles.

According to the website copy, Cervelo has purposely “stayed away from compliance gimmicks.” Instead of elastomers, or other devices, Cervelo is opting for engineered compliance though their existing tube shapes. The frame includes a dropped rear stay, proprietary SP18 D-Post, and a semi-integrated front end as well.
With clearance for up to 700c x 34mm tires, there’s the ability to gain some compliance from big rubber too. Even if you don’t plan on running 34mm tires, the extra clearance will give you room for full coverage fenders with fairly large tires, using the hidden fender mounts.