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Scott Foil RC Ultimate vs Cervélo S5

Scott Foil RC Ultimate, side view

Scott

Foil RC Ultimate

Cervélo S5, side view

Cervélo

S5

Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2027
Top of the rangeAeroCarbon700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 11 differences, line by line.

Scott Foil RC Ultimate, side viewScottScott Foil RC Ultimate
Cervélo S5, side viewCervéloCervélo S5

At a glance

  • Scott Foil RC Ultimate is 800 g lighter than Cervélo S5 (brand figures).
  • Scott Foil RC Ultimate has the higher-range groupset: SRAM RED AXS, against SRAM Force, Force eTap.
  • Scott Foil RC Ultimate has the shorter lowest gear: 12 km/h at 90 rpm, against 13 km/h.
  • Scott Foil RC Ultimate is the newer model (2027).
Key specs5 differences
Model year 2027 2026
Weight 6.9 kg °Value not published by the brandBest of the comparison 7.7 kg °Value not published by the brand+800 g
FrameSame for all Carbon
As printed

Material: Carbon

 Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Wheelset 700c · 454 NSW 700 XDR — ZIPP 454 NSW Carbon Tubeless °Value not published by the brand 700c
DrivetrainSame for all 2×12 2×12
Groupset SRAM RED AXS °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM Force, Force eTap °Value not published by the brand
Brake model SRAM RED AXS HRD Shift-Brake System °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM Force AXS E1 °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost Syncros Duncan SL Aero CFT –Not given

Prices

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Scott Foil RC Ultimate

Scott Foil RC Ultimate

Cervélo S5

Cervélo S5

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

  • Foil RC Ultimate · Road bike all-round, very stable, average gearing, very high equipment.
  • S5 · Road bike rather for smooth ground, very nimble, long gearing, very high equipment.
Terrain
Scott Foil RC Ultimate 54%Cervélo S5 35%1 bike3 bikes3 bikes5 bikes1 bike · Cervélo S52 bikes2 bikes1 bike6 bikes · Scott Foil RC Ultimate2 bikes3 bikes9 bikes
EasyDemanding
Handling
Scott Foil RC Ultimate 86%Cervélo S5 17%1 bike3 bikes1 bike1 bike2 bikes · Cervélo S51 bike1 bike2 bikes6 bikes1 bike2 bikes1 bike3 bikes7 bikes2 bikes7 bikes · Scott Foil RC Ultimate1 bike2 bikes
NimbleStable

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Scott Foil RC Ultimate12 km/h - 55 km/h
  • Cervélo S513 km/h - 58 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Scott Foil RC UltimateCervélo S5other aero road bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
Ride typeSame for all Aero °Value not published by the brand Aero °Value not published by the brand
Frame and fork
ForkSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Bottom bracket SRAM DUB PF ROAD 86.5 Ceramic Bearing °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Cable routing Internal °Value not published by the brand
As printed

internal cable routing

–Not given
Drivetrain4 differences
Groupset brandSame for all SRAM °Value not published by the brand SRAM °Value not published by the brand
ShiftingSame for all Electronic, wireless °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM RED AXS, 24 Speed, Electronic Shift System SRAM RED AXS HRD Shift-Brake System

 Electronic, wireless °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM Force AXS E1 SRAM Force AXS E1

ChainringsSame for all 2 °Value not published by the brand 2 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 °Value not published by the brand 12 °Value not published by the brand
Chainring teeth SRAM RED Powermeter Crankset, 48-35T °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM Force AXS E1, 50/37T, DUB, with power meter °Value not published by the brand
Cassette SRAM RED XG1290 E1, 10-33 °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM Force E1, 10-33T, 12-Speed °Value not published by the brand
Rear derailleur SRAM RED AXS, 24 Speed, Electronic Shift System °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM Force AXS E1 °Value not published by the brand
Shifters SRAM RED AXS HRD Shift-Brake System °Value not published by the brandHigher range SRAM Force AXS E1 °Value not published by the brand
Power meter fitted yes °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM RED Disque hydraulique

 Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SRAM Force Disque hydraulique

Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand 700c / 29" °Value not published by the brand
RimsSame for all Carbon °Value not published by the brand Carbon °Value not published by the brand
Tubeless ready yes °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Tyres Schwalbe PRO ONE Aero, TL-Easy, Fold, 700x28C °Value not published by the brand Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR G2.0 700x29c °Value not published by the brand
Tyre width fitted 28 mm °Value not published by the brand 29 mm °Value not published by the brand+1 mm
Cockpit and seatpost
Handlebar Syncros Creston iC SL Aero, Carbon combo °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Seatpost model Syncros Duncan SL Aero CFT °Value not published by the brand–Not given

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Foil RC Ultimate · MS5 · 54CM
  • Foil RC Ultimate · M
  • S5 · 54CM

Stack and reach

510520530540550560570580350360370380390400410420↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Foil RC Ultimate · M — Reach (mm) 389 · Stack (mm) 548S5 · 54CM — Reach (mm) 384 · Stack (mm) 542
  • Foil RC Ultimate · M Foil RC Ultimate · M — Reach (mm) 389 · Stack (mm) 548
  • S5 · 54CM S5 · 54CM — Reach (mm) 384 · Stack (mm) 542
Geometry10 differences
Size M 54CM
Reach 389 mm 384 mm −5 mm
Stack 548 mm 542 mm −6 mm
Top tube (effective)Same for all 550 mm 550 mm
Seat tube 523 mm 540 mm +17 mm
Head tube 141 mm 104 mm −37 mm
Head angle 72.5° 73° +0.5°
Seat angle 73.6° 73° −0.6°
Chainstays 412 mm 405 mm −7 mm
Wheelbase 993 mm 975 mm −18 mm
Front centre 591 mm –Not given
Standover 801 mm –Not given
BB drop 70 mm 72 mm +2 mm
BB height 275 mm –Not given
Fork offset 45 mm –Not given
Trail 59 mm –Not given
Stem 110 mm –Not given
Handlebar width 400 mm –Not given

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Scott Foil RC Ultimate or Cervélo S5?

Scott Foil RC Ultimate weighs 6.9 kg, Cervélo S5 7.7 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Scott Foil RC Ultimate and Cervélo S5 come with?

Scott Foil RC Ultimate: SRAM RED AXS. Cervélo S5: SRAM Force, Force eTap.

How do Scott Foil RC Ultimate and Cervélo S5 compare on geometry?

In size M, Scott Foil RC Ultimate has a stack of 548 mm for a reach of 389 mm; in size 54CM, Cervélo S5 has 542 mm for 384 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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