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2024 Cervélo

Soloist Frameset + Wheels

A carbon frame aero frameset.

Manufacturer Price

$4,500
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c
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Summary

The Cervélo Soloist is celebrated for its sublime handling, aero efficiency, and versatility, making it a favorite among riders seeking a balanced blend of race performance and comfort. While it excels in agility and high-speed stability, some reviews note a lack of compliance on rough roads and middling component choices for its price. Comparisons often place it alongside the Cervélo R5 and S5, highlighting its position as a more affordable yet competitive aero option.

Pros
  • Sublime handling

  • Aero efficiency

  • Versatility

  • More affordable than some competitors

  • User and mechanic-friendly design

Cons
  • Lacks compliance on rough roads

  • Middling component choices for the price

  • Front end chattery on rough surfaces

  • Alloy handlebar and stem on expensive builds

  • Some reports of creaking from the bottom bracket

Key Quotes
The new Soloist is a true race bike.
Cycling Tips logoCycling Tips
The Soloist’s ride is quite simply awesome.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
The Cervélo Soloist is designed for ambitious amateurs who want a versatile all-rounder.
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Gran Fondo Magazine
Cervélo Soloist review in our 2025 road bike comparison test

Dec 2024 · Jan Fock

Can the Cervélo Soloist unite the qualities of the R5 and S5 models in our review even without a top-tier groupset?

Highs
  • High versatility

  • Precise handling

  • Great comfort

Lows
  • Less race-focused due to relaxed geometry and reduced stiffness

  • No option for top-tier groupsets

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Cyclist
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad tech gallery: Van Aert’s Cervélo Soloist, 30mm tyres, Lidl-Trek on tubs?

Feb 2024 · Will Strickson

Cycling is back. The spring Classics got underway over the weekend with Opening Weekend at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne

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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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Build
Frame

Carbon fiber

ColorTropic Sunset

Fork

Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Soloist Fork

Headset

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

Seatpost

Cervélo SP27 Carbon

TypeRigid

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Last updated September 7

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