Released September 13

The New Cervélo Soloist
Overview

Builds

6

Price Range

$3,400–$6,800

Suspension

Rigid

Frame Material

Carbon

The Everyday Breakaway Bike

The Soloist. It’s a name from deep in our history, but immediately familiar to anyone with bike racing memories extending back to the early-2000s. It was the weapon of choice for top World Tour contenders on CSC and the Cervelo Test Team, and we’re bringing it back for a new generation. The new Soloist is designed for the week-in, week-out rider and racer who can only justify one high-performance bike. It balances light weight and aerodynamic advantages to deliver a bike that really is 'just right'. Soloist comes in a hair lighter than S5, but significantly more aerodynamic than R5, and borrows the threaded bottom bracket standard you find on the R5-CX. It’s a race bike that can accommodate mechanical and electronic shifting, can hammer out the training miles in all weather, and yet still has the chops to leap off the front at that decisive moment. That’s the Soloist.

The highs and lows of this model family

Compare the Soloist Range
MSRP
$3,400$4,300$5,200$5,200$6,800$6,800
Spec Level
Wheels
AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminumCarbonCarbon
Groupset
105, ShimanoUltegraRival AXS105 Di2, ShimanoUltegra Di2Force eTap
Drivetrain
2 × 112 × 112 × 12 Electronic2 × 12 Electronic2 × 12 Electronic2 × 12 Electronic
Power Meter
NoneNoneNoneNoneNoneForce AXS
Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry
Wheels
700c700c700c700c700c700c
491515540565590615
363374383392401410
1.351.381.411.441.471.50
516532548565581598
480510540560580610
73.073.073.073.073.073.0
86106130156184211
71.072.073.073.073.073.0
757572727070
261261264264266266
574576578595611628
410410410410410410
9729749779941,0111,028
585246464646
575757575757
708748774798824848

🐐 Measurements listed in mm and degrees

Reviews
BikeRadar
Cervélo Soloist Ultegra Di2 review

Sep 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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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From Cervélo

The Soloist. It’s a name from deep in our history, but immediately familiar to anyone with bike racing memories extending back to the early-2000s. It was the weapon of choice for top World Tour contenders on CSC and the Cervelo Test Team, and we’re bringing it back for a new generation. The new Soloist is designed for the week-in, week-out rider and racer who can only justify one high-performance bike. It balances light weight and aerodynamic advantages to deliver a bike that really is 'just right'. Soloist comes in a hair lighter than S5, but significantly more aerodynamic than R5, and borrows the threaded bottom bracket standard you find on the R5-CX. It’s a race bike that can accommodate mechanical and electronic shifting, can hammer out the training miles in all weather, and yet still has the chops to leap off the front at that decisive moment. That’s the Soloist.