A Cervelo Caledonia-5 (2021 on) uses a Braze-on (direct-mount) front derailleur for the front derailleur. The dimensions, how to confirm it on your frame, and how it compares to the neighbouring standards.
Updated 05 September 2026.
What front derailleur mount does a Cervelo Caledonia-5 (2021 on) use?
The front derailleur fitment standard on a Cervelo Caledonia-5 (2021 on), and how to pick the right part.
| Frame | Cervelo Caledonia-5 (2021 on) |
|---|---|
| Front derailleur mount | Braze-on (direct-mount) front derailleur (braze-on tab) |
| Mount / band size | no clamp, bolts to a frame tab |
| Typical class | carbon and higher-end aluminium road, gravel and MTB frames with a moulded or welded derailleur tab |
The Cervelo Caledonia-5 (2021 on) uses a IS42 integrated upper headset (integrated, 42 mm), a 27.2 mm class seatpost, a 12x100 mm front thru-axle at the front (12 mm x 100 mm, front) and a braze-on front derailleur.
The 27.2 mm figure is the mainstream disc-road interface; many of these frames ship a proprietary aero-shaped post, so confirm the exact part. The bottom bracket is covered on its own page.
SOURCES: BikeRadar, Front derailleurs explained: types, mounts and compatibility · Shimano, SM-AD91 front derailleur clamp band adapter · Park Tool, Standardized Headset Identification System (SHIS) · BikeRadar, Road bike axle standards: the complete guide
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What front derailleur mount does a Cervelo Caledonia-5 (2021 on) use?
A Cervelo Caledonia-5 (2021 on) uses a Braze-on (direct-mount) front derailleur for the front derailleur.