Cervelo

Today's elite cyclists do not limit themselves to a single discipline. Cycling races are addictive and the boundaries between disciplines are becoming increasingly blurred. The Z-Series project began with participation in the Olympic cross-country race.

Making MOUNTAIN BIKING faster

The ZHT-5 is a Cervélo through and through: fast, efficient and a lot of fun to ride. The 69-degree head tube angle, modern reach and short chainstays make for a bike that is stable and manoeuvrable enough for thrilling races at high speeds. The cockpit offers plenty of space for fast manoeuvres, whether you're stabbing the inside of a hairpin bend on the uphill or giving your all to gain time on the downhill.

Speed is everything

And that means developing bikes that convert power into forward motion as efficiently as possible. Nothing does this off-road like a hardtail. But power is nothing without control, so Cervélo has focussed on building a fast cross-country bike that handles technical sections with confidence and makes you want to go even faster.

Stiff, light and ready for battle

Weighing just 907 g (size medium), the ZHT-5 is a featherweight fighter with the powerful momentum that only a hardtail can offer. Decades of experience making frames for the world's strongest sprinters has resulted in a super-stiff mountain bike design that catapults you to the top without compromising on weight or ride quality.

If you haven't ridden a hardtail for a while, you'll be surprised at how progressive and refreshingly modern the ZHT-5's 69-degree head tube angle, 457mm reach (size L) and 430mm chainstays feel. If you've been riding these bikes your whole life, you'll be amazed at how we've managed to squeeze even more performance out of such a clean and simple design. The geometry of the ZHT-5 enables you to master all the tight corners and challenges that await you on modern XC trails.