Fabian Wegmann, originally from Münster and now living in Freiburg, is a three-time German champion and will again ride for Team Garmin-Sharp this year. The American team is outfitted by Cervélo, with the S5 , R3 , and R5 models available to the riders. Fabian Wegmann opted for the latter, which we've taken a closer look at.
Compared to his teammates' bikes, the first thing you notice is that the mechanics have marked Wegmann's bike with adhesive strips in the German champion's colors. Beyond that, Wegmann's R5 also has a few other unique features. For example, it's equipped with Shimano's Dura-Ace 7900 Di2 . This is noteworthy because the frame doesn't offer any internal cable routing. Here, the mechanics resorted to tape and cable ties to get the rear derailleur and front derailleur working.
As is typical for Cervélo, the bike, equipped with their proprietary BBright™ bottom bracket, features a Rotor crankset. Wegmann has opted for a 3D+ crankset with Rotor's noQ chainrings, offering a 53-39 tooth gear ratio. This is paired with a 10-speed cassette with an 11-25 tooth range. To prevent frame damage in the event of a chain derailment, a Rotor chain catcher is fitted to the front derailleur.
The stem, handlebars, and seatpost are from 3T. A mix of LTD and Team components is used here. The ARX stem and the classic Rotundo handlebars are from the Team series. The seatpost, however, is a Dorico LTD with a 27,2 mm diameter. Since fi'zi:k is one of the team sponsors, an unbranded Selle Italia saddle is mounted on it.
The wheels for Wegmann's R5 are supplied by Mavic. The German champion relies on the lightweight R-Sys SLR rims , fitted with Mavic's Yksion Grip Link tubular tires. The delicate bottle cages are from Arundel. The bike's weight is thus at the UCI-mandated limit of 6,8 kilograms.