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CERVELO SOLOIST – DON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK!

Cervelo Soloist

 

Cervélo have launched a fantastic new road bike which is both lightweight AND aerodynamic; available in a number of different specifications it features a model-name that may well be familiar to you, particularly if you’ve been cycling since the early 2000’s. But don’t call it a comeback! While this Cervélo may share the same name as the iconic bike that carried the pros to multiple pro wins around 15 years ago, the all-new Soloist boasts a raft of contemporary design-features that helps make it a brilliant all-round road bike capable of dancing up the climbs and cutting through the wind on exposed roads.

Cervelo Soloist

The Soloist is back! It’s time for a new generation of cyclists to get acquainted with a race bike made famous in the early 2000s.

 

Yep, the Soloist is back and it’s time for a whole new generation of cyclists to enjoy Cervélo’s most famous road bike. With sophisticated carbon fibre construction that creates a chassis which is light, stiff and responsive the Soloist remains comfortable thanks to clever carbon layup techniques and is super-fast thanks to those cleverly-profiled frame tubes and aero-efficient junctions at the headtube, bottom bracket and seat tube.

Cervelo Soloist

The original Soloist was way ahead of its time and took multiple Pro Tour race wins in the early 2000’s.

 

Unlike the original, the all-new Soloist is not aimed squarely at the pros; this versatile road bike is designed for the week-in, week-out amateur racer who just wants to turn up and race hard on the SAME bike every time, regardless of whether they’re competing in their weekly circuit race or are lining up for a gruelling road race featuring multiple climbs and long, exposed stretches on flat roads. With increased clearance you can run fatter road tyres too, meaning you’ll feel more comfortable and less beat up on rough road surfaces while gaining greater control in all riding conditions.

Cervelo Soloist

The versatile Soloist will suit amateur racers looking for a road bike that excels in all scenarios.

 

So where exactly does the Cervélo Soloist fit within their wider range of road bikes? Well, it’s lighter than their full-on aero S5 but is way more aerodynamic than their lightweight R5 climbing bike. In short it’s the most versatile and user-friendly road bike in the current Cervélo fleet. There are plenty of elements that will suit the time-pushed amateur racer too, including a unique threaded bottom bracket configuration and an integrated cockpit that still allows for quick stem swaps. Built to accept mechanical or electronic shifting the Soloist comes in a number of lust-worthy specifications and price points, as well as being available as a frameset only. Read on to find out about each Cervélo Soloist model…

Cervelo Soloist

Light AND aero, the all-new Cervelo Soloist has been designed to climb brilliantly and perform efficiently on the flatter roads.

 

Cervelo Soloist

A nice simple cable routing configuration looks great but doesn’t over-complicate tasks like stem swaps.

 

Cervelo Soloist

Just like any other good modern road bike there’s plenty of clearance for fatter road tyres, maxing out at 34mm.

 

Cervelo Soloist

Cervélo’s BBRightT-47 bottom bracket makes home maintenance a much easier consideration.

 

Cervelo Soloist Force eTap AXS

Cervelo Soloist Force eTap AXS £7,100.00

Full Specification:

  • Frame: Cervélo Soloist Carbon
  • Fork: Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Soloist Fork
  • Headset: FSA IS2 1-1/8 x 1-3/8
  • Thru Axles: Cervélo Aero Thru-Axles, 12×100/142
  • Rear Wheel: Reserve 44, 25mm IW, Zipp 176,12x142mm, XDR freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible
  • Front Wheel: Reserve 40, 25.5mm IW, Zipp 76, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible
  • Tyres: Vittoria Rubino Pro TLR G 28c Black
  • Crankset: SRAM Force AXS, 48/35T, DUB, with power meter
  • Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, T47 BBright
  • Chain: SRAM Force, 12 speed
  • Front Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS, 12 speed
  • Rear Derailleur: SRAM Force AXS, 12 speed
  • Cassette: SRAM Force, 10-33, 12 Speed
  • Shifters: SRAM Force AXS, 12 speed
  • Handlebar: Cervélo AB07 Alloy, 31.8mm clamp
  • Stem Cervélo ST36 Alloy
  • Brake Calipers: SRAM Force
  • Brake Rotors: SRAM Paceline Centerlock
  • Saddle: Selle Italia NOVUS BOOST EVO SuperFlow Manganese
  • Seatpost: Cervélo SP27 Carbon
  • Accessories: Cervélo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount

 

Cervelo Soloist Ultegra Di2

Cervelo Soloist Ultegra Di2 £6,800.00

Full Specification:

  • Frame: Cervélo Soloist Carbon
  • Fork: Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Soloist Fork
  • Headset: FSA IS2 1-1/8 x 1-3/8
  • Thru Axles: Cervélo Aero Thru-Axles, 12×100/142
  • Rear Wheel: Reserve 44, 24.4mm IW, Zipp ZR1 ST,12x142mm, HG freehub, 24h, centerlock, tubeless compatible
  • Front Wheel: Reserve 40, 25.4 IW, Zipp ZR1 ST, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible
  • Tyres: Vittoria Rubino Pro TLR G 28c Black
  • Crankset: Shimano Ultegra R8100, 52/36T, 12 Speed
  • Bottom Bracket: JY BBright T47, for 24mm spindle
  • Chain: Shimano M8100, 12 speed
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra, R8150, 12 speed
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra, R8150, 12 speed
  • Cassette: Shimano Ultegra, 11-30, 12 Speed
  • Shifters: Shimano Ultegra, R8170, 12 speed
  • Handlebar: Cervélo AB07 Alloy, 31.8mm clamp
  • Stem: Cervélo ST36 Alloy
  • Brake: Calipers Shimano Ultegra
  • Brake Rotors: Shimano MT800 Centerlock
  • Saddle: Selle Italia NOVUS BOOST EVO SuperFlow Manganese
  • Seatpost: Cervélo SP27 Carbon
  • Accessories: Cervélo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount

 

Cervelo Soloist Rival eTap AXS

Cervelo Soloist Rival eTap AXS £5,000.00

Full Specification:

  • Frame: Cervélo Soloist Carbon
  • Fork: Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Soloist Fork
  • Headset: FSA IS2 1-1/8 x 1-3/8
  • Thru Axles: Cervélo Aero Thru-Axles, 12×100/142
  • Wheelset: Fulcrum Racing 600 DB, 12×100(F)/142(R), 24H, 20mm IW, XDR freehub, centerlock, tubeless compatible
  • Tyres: Vittoria Rubino Pro TLR G 28c Black
  • Crankset: SRAM Rival, 48/35T, DUB
  • Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB, T47 BBright
  • Chain: SRAM Rival, 12 speed
  • Front Derailleur: SRAM Rival AXS, 12 speed
  • Rear Derailleur: SRAM Rival AXS, 12 speed
  • Cassette: SRAM Rival, 10-36, 12 Speed
  • Shifters: SRAM Rival AXS, 12 speed
  • Handlebar: Cervélo Alloy, 31.8mm clamp
  • Stem: Cervélo ST36 Alloy
  • Brake: Calipers SRAM Rival
  • Brake Rotors: SRAM Centerline Centerlock
  • Saddle: Selle Italia Model X SuperFlow FeC
  • Seatpost: Cervélo SP27 Carbon
  • Accessories: Cervélo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount

 

Cervelo Soloist 105 Di2

Cervelo Soloist 105 Di2 £5,000.00

Full Specification:

  • Frame: Cervélo Soloist Carbon
  • Fork: Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Soloist Fork
  • Headset: FSA IS2 1-1/8 x 1-3/8
  • Thru Axles: Cervélo Aero Thru-Axles, 12×100/142
  • Wheelset: Fulcrum Racing 600 DB, 12×100(F)/142(R), 24H, 20mm IW, HG freehub, centerlock, tubeless compatible
  • Tyres: Vittoria Rubino Pro TLR G 28c Black
  • Crankset: Shimano FC-RS520, 50/34T, 12 Speed
  • Bottom Bracket: JY BBright T47, for 24mm spindle
  • Chain: Shimano M7100, 12 speed
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano 105, R7150, 12 speed
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105, R7150, 12 speed
  • Cassette: Shimano 105, 11-34, 12 Speed
  • Shifters: Shimano 105 Di2, R7170, 12 speed
  • Handlebar: Cervélo AB07 Alloy, 31.8mm clamp
  • Stem Cervélo ST36 Alloy
  • Brake Calipers: Shimano 105
  • Brake Rotors: Shimano RT70 Centerlock
  • Saddle: Selle Italia Model X SuperFlow FeC
  • Seatpost: Cervélo SP27 Carbon
  • Accessories: Cervélo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount

 

Cervelo Soloist Ultegra

Cervelo Soloist Ultegra £4,500.00

Full Specification:

  • Frame: Cervélo Soloist Carbon
  • Fork Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Soloist Fork
  • Headset FSA IS2 1-1/8 x 1-3/8
  • Thru Axles Cervélo Aero Thru-Axles, 12×100/142
  • Wheelset Fulcrum Racing 600 DB, 12×100(F)/142(R), 24H, 20mm IW, HG freehub, centerlock, tubeless compatible
  • Tyres Vittoria Rubino Pro TLR G 28c Black
  • Crankset Shimano Ultegra, R8000, 52/36T, 11 Speed
  • Bottom Bracket JY BBright T47, for 24mm spindle
  • Chain Shimano HG701, 11 speed
  • Front Derailleur Shimano Ultegra, R8000, 11 speed
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra, R8000 GS, 11 speed
  • Cassette Shimano Ultegra, 11-30, 11 Speed
  • Shifters Shimano Ultegra, R8020, 11 speed
  • Handlebar Cervélo Alloy, 31.8mm clamp
  • Stem Cervélo ST36 Alloy
  • Brake Calipers Shimano Ultegra
  • Brake Rotors Shimano MT800 Centerlock
  • Saddle Selle Italia Model X SuperFlow FeC
  • Seatpost Cervélo SP27 Carbon
  • Accessories Cervélo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount

 

Cervelo Soloist 105

Cervelo Soloist 105 RRP £3,500.00

Full Specification:

  • Frame: Cervélo Soloist Carbon
  • Fork: Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Soloist Fork
  • Headset: FSA IS2 1-1/8 x 1-3/8
  • Thru Axles: Cervélo Aero Thru-Axles, 12×100/142
  • Rear Wheel: Alexrims Boondocks 5, 12x142mm, 24H, 21mm IW, HG freehub, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible
  • Front Wheel: Alexrims Boondocks 5, 12x100mm, 24H, 21mm IW, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible
  • Tyres: Zaffiro Pro V G2.0 700x28c
  • Crankset: Shimano FC-RS510, 52/36T, 11 Speed
  • Bottom Bracket: JY BBright T47, for 24mm spindle
  • Chain: Shimano HG601, 11 speed
  • Front Derailleur: Shimano 105, R7000, 11 speed
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105, R7000 GS, 11 speed
  • Cassette: Shimano 105, 11-30, 11 Speed
  • Shifters: Shimano 105, R7020, 11 speed
  • Handlebar: Cervélo Alloy, 31.8mm clamp
  • Stem: Cervélo ST36 Alloy
  • Brake Calipers Shimano 105
  • Brake Rotors: Shimano MT800 Centerlock
  • Saddle: Selle Italia Model X SuperFlow FeC
  • Seatpost: Cervélo SP27 Carbon
  • Accessories: Cervélo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount

 

Cervelo Soloist Frameset

Cervelo Soloist Frameset £3,000.00

Full Specification:

  • Frame: Cervélo Soloist Carbon
  • Fork: Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Soloist Fork
  • Headset: FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2
  • Thru Axles: Cervélo Aero Thru-Axles, 12×100/142
  • Seatpost: Cervélo SP27 Carbon
  • Accessories: Cervélo Faceplate Front Computer/Accessory Mount, Cervelo Rear Accessory Mount

 

Cervelo Soloist

Cervelo Soloist Frame Geometry

 

Written by Johnny Dodgin

 

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