2023 Cervélo

Soloist 105 Race

A carbon frame aero bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$4,300
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 12
Groupset105
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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41 mph

Soloist 105 Race

40 mph

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Reviews
Cyclist
Cervélo Soloist Ultegra Di2 review

Oct 2023 · Laurence Kilpatrick

The Cervélo Soloist Ultegra Di2 is one of the more affordable road bikes in Cervélo’s stable, filling the aerodynamic and

Highs
  • Balances aerodynamics and weight neatly

  • Accessible pricing options

  • Very mechanic friendly

  • Excellent wheelset

Lows
  • A few modest build components

  • Fidgety handling on imperfect surfaces

  • Firm front end

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road.cc
Check out Chris Hall's rainbow-chasing Cervelo Soloist: conquering the World Champs Project

Aug 2023 · Suvi Loponen

The ultra-racer rode this bike connecting together all of the places in the UK that have held cycling world championship events

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BikeRadar
Cervélo Soloist Ultegra Di2 review

Sep 2022 · Warren Rossiter

The Cervélo Soloist Ultegra Di2 is a very comfortable and fast aero-optimised racer deserving of the Soloist name

Highs
  • Sublime handling

  • Smooth-rolling

  • A blast to ride fast

Lows
  • A few middling components for the price

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
First look review: Cervélo revives the Soloist

Sep 2022 · Andre Cheuk

Does it live up to the bar set by the original?

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Cycling Tips
2023 Cervelo Soloist review: A long-awaited sequel with plenty going for it - CyclingTips

Sep 2022 · Ronan Mc Laughlin

The Soloist is back! Cervelo has revived its iconic offering but sequels are never easy – just ask Hollywood.

Highs
  • Racing soul with a handling to match. More affordable aero. Light-ish. Easier to work on.

Lows
  • A handful of spec choices, BBRight T-47 bottom bracket availability and creaking, could offer a smoother ride.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon fiber

BB StandardT47, Threaded

ColorEmbers

Fork

Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Soloist Fork

Bottom Bracket

FSA, T47 BBright, 24mm spindle

Headset

FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2

Stem

Cervélo ST36 Alloy

Handlebar

Cervélo Alloy, 31.8mm clamp

Saddle

Selle Italia Model X SuperFlow FeC

Seatpost

Cervélo SP27 Carbon

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105, R7100, 12 speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105, R7100, 12 speed

Crank

Shimano 105 R7100, 52/36T, 12 Speed

Shifters

Shimano 105, R7120, 12 speed

Cassette

Shimano 105, 11-34, 12 Speed

Chain

Shimano M7100, 12 speed

Brakes

Shimano 105

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Reserve 40, 25.5mm IW, Zipp 76, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible Rear: Reserve 44, 25mm IW, Zipp 176,12x142mm, HG freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible

Tires

Corsa N.EXT TLR G2.0 700x28c

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