Cervélo Caledonia 105 vs Vitus Venon EVO-RS 105 Di2
Both are allroad bikes at a similar price. Here is what actually separates them.
The short answer
For a typical all-round rider the Vitus Venon EVO-RS 105 Di2 comes out ahead (75% against 69%). That is not a universal verdict — change the terrain or the priority and the order can flip.
What actually separates them
- Price
- The Cervélo Caledonia 105 is £301 cheaper — £3,299 against £3,600.
- Weight
- The Vitus Venon EVO-RS 105 Di2 is 0.6kg lighter, which you notice on long climbs more than anywhere else.
- Tyre clearance
- The Vitus Venon EVO-RS 105 Di2 takes 40mm tyres against 34mm — the single most common thing buyers wish they had more of.
- Shifting
- Only the Vitus Venon EVO-RS 105 Di2 has electronic shifting. Crisper and lower maintenance, but it needs charging and costs more to replace.
Side by side
| Spec | Caledonia 105 | Venon EVO-RS 105 Di2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,299 | £3,600 |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 7.9 kg |
| Frame | carbon | carbon |
| Groupset | Shimano 105 R7100 mechanical | Shimano 105 Di2 R7100 12-speed |
| Stack / reach | 1.48 | 1.48 |
| Tyre clearance | 34 mm | 40 mm |
| Lowest gear | 27 in | 27 in |
| Mudguard mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort | 53 | 46 |
| Speed | 60 | 70 |
| Climbing | 66 | 74 |
| Value | 12 | 24 |
Neither might be the right answer
This page assumes an average rider. Tell us how you actually ride and we will rank these two against everything else at the price.
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