Cervelo

The year was 1995. Two engineers immersed in the development of faster time trial bikes, Phil White and Gérard Vroomen, decided to pool their knowledge and conceive a design goal that would outpace anything available on the market.

From its humble origins, Canadian-based Cervélo now drives innovation by employing the same processes, tools and techniques used by the most advanced Formula 1 teams. The design team includes experienced engineers who use CAD, computational fluid dynamics and wind tunnel testing to design and deliver the most aerodynamic and functionally-driven designs available to racers. Improved aerodynamics with no weight penalty is the result.

Cervélo is one of the few manufacturers who has produced an aluminum frame that achieved success against carbon fiber road bikes. Their models have enjoyed winning success at the international level, including the Ford Ironman World Championship (Kailua-Kona, HI), the Tour de France, UCI World Time Trial Championships, and in multiple Olympic and Pro Tour team classifications. This company’s lineup also receives consistent and positive recognition in “Editor’s Picks” columns.

The name is a combination of two words, deriving from the Italian “cervello” (brain) and the French “velo” (for bike). Aptly named, we like that this “brain-bike” niche company continues to deliver each season, helping competitive riders achieve their goals and aspirations.