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Soloist Frameset
A carbon frame aero frameset.
Manufacturer Price
$2,700| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
Summary
The Cervélo Soloist is celebrated for its sublime handling, aero efficiency, and mechanic-friendly design, blending the best attributes of the R5 and S5 for a versatile race bike experience. While it excels in speed and serviceability, some reviews note a firm ride and modest components for its price. Its balanced performance and accessible pricing make it a standout in the aero category, though it faces stiff competition from its siblings and other brands.
Sublime handling and aero efficiency
Mechanic-friendly design with easy maintenance
Balanced performance suitable for various riding conditions
Accessible pricing options for an aero bike
Lightweight and fast with excellent power transfer
Firm ride quality, especially on rough surfaces
Modest components for the price point
Some build choices may not meet all riders' expectations
Front end can be chattery on imperfect roads
BBRight T-47 bottom bracket issues reported
The new Soloist is a true race bike.
Cycling TipsSimply put, the Soloist contains the best of the R5 and S5 for those of us at the less-pointy end of things.
CyclistThe Soloist’s ride is quite simply awesome.
BikeRadarAfter all, on long consecutive days of riding, you do need to like your bike.
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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
Balances aerodynamics and weight neatly
Accessible pricing options
Very mechanic friendly
Excellent wheelset
A few modest build components
Fidgety handling on imperfect surfaces
Firm front end
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
Sep 2022 · Warren Rossiter
The Cervélo Soloist Ultegra Di2 is a very comfortable and fast aero-optimised racer deserving of the Soloist name
Sublime handling
Smooth-rolling
A blast to ride fast
A few middling components for the price
Sep 2022 · Andre Cheuk
Does it live up to the bar set by the original?
Sep 2022 · Ronan Mc Laughlin
The Soloist is back! Cervelo has revived its iconic offering but sequels are never easy – just ask Hollywood.
Racing soul with a handling to match. More affordable aero. Light-ish. Easier to work on.
A handful of spec choices, BBRight T-47 bottom bracket availability and creaking, could offer a smoother ride.
| Frame | Carbon fiber Colors: Embers; Gold Dust |
|---|---|
| Fork | Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Soloist Fork |
| Headset | FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 |
First added September 13
Last updated June 28
Not listed for 700 days