{"id":2041562,"date":"2026-07-13T15:26:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2041562"},"modified":"2026-07-13T15:26:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:26:48","slug":"not-every-road-bike-has-to-be-an-aero-spaceship-cervelo-launches-a-brand-new-soloist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2041562","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Not every road bike has to be an aero spaceship&#8217; &#8211; Cerv\u00e9lo launches a brand-new Soloist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RcttdNgbPApeDmBAhZLFZ-2560-80.png&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-160-80.png.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WRh7H5dmDKtHb94oKUrqNM-80-80.png.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Race bikes head-to-head: Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Colnago Y1RS vs Vingegaard&#8217;s Cerv\u00e9lo S5 &#8211; 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&#8211; Cerv\u00e9lo launches a brand-new Soloist<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nTom Wieckowski <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-07-13T15:26:48Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n13 July 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">The Soloist is for the rider who meets at the cafe for the Tuesday night tear-up<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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This update sees the model get its second update following its relaunch back in 2022 after a lengthy hiatus.<\/p>\n<p>If you aren&#8217;t familiar with the name, the Soloist was one of the Cerv\u00e9lo bikes raced by Team CSC back in the early and mid-2000s.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e9296cc6-7eb6-11f1-a78e-595b0e9cb880-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Perhaps it&#8217;s just a sign of the times, but sometimes it feels like every bike launch has to be <em>a thing<\/em>, whether that be a new hyper aero road bike, gravel bike with MTB specs or aero wheels with laser beams and a single-digit spoke count.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Whisper it, but bikes aimed at regular riders still exist, and the Soloist is one of them. 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It&#8217;s even being raced by the Visma-Lease a Bike development squad this year, but it&#8217;s not as aggressive and unapologetically race-oriented as the brand&#8217;s S5 model.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e4FJXyiGhpDExJAC2SgYVf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e4FJXyiGhpDExJAC2SgYVf-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Cerv\u00e9lo S5 review &#8211; The fastest bike we&#8217;ve ever tested, but is it actually any good to ride? <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We did not design it to win a comparison table&#8217; &#8211; Look&#8217;s new race bike blends aero with real-world performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Win Fin, Flow Fork, Speed Sniffer: Specialized launches &#8216;fastest road bike ever made&#8217; in the S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I headed to the Netherlands to attend the bike&#8217;s launch, test ride it, and talk to the Cervelo engineers and product managers about what went into it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-has-the-new-soloist-changed-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">How has the new Soloist changed? <\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj-1Y1ggUIUOg40S9rN8ZjV7UwhN1GeiOe8\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj-1Y1ggUIUOg40S9rN8ZjV7UwhN1GeiOe8 slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 7<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s a Rival-equipped Soloist in the &#8216;Cloud Break&#8217; colourway; this was my test bike at the launch event<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the new HB19 bar that&#8217;s responsible for saving a few watts.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Cerv\u00e9lo offers free swaps on alternate-sized bars <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">There&#8217;s a sculpted seat tube.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Squared off seat tube <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the narrower head tube. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The aero bottles are going to save some kitchen worktop spills.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-951d0900-7ec3-11f1-82cf-5de81c77ece9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Cerv\u00e9lo has given the Soloist a pretty thorough overhaul, changing a lot of frame tube shapes to increase surface area and make the bike faster, and carrying out a comprehensive weight-saving programme that&#8217;s resulted in a 176-gram system saving.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The top-flight SRAM Red build weighs a claimed 6.85kg out of the box, and the heaviest build is only 7.41kg; competitive weights all round.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Weight has been shaved in a few places, from the handlebar to the lightened seapost clamp bung and seat tube shaft; lots of components have been on a diet. The frame itself is 28 grams lighter, whilst the fork saves 16 grams.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let&#8217;s look at a few numbers first; I also have a number for the difference between this bike and the S5, which I found interesting. I don&#8217;t, however, have in-depth wind tunnel testing protocols or testing procedures for you.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Bianchi launches new race bike, but not the one we expected &#8211; Are we calling time on the Oltre?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69NRSHtb7KTVFnwvRSZQZB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69NRSHtb7KTVFnwvRSZQZB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Cannondale SuperSix Evo 2026 review: A delight to ride, but is it really any better than the old one?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6p5SNuJdgRMn97S8MW2ci-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6p5SNuJdgRMn97S8MW2ci-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Seka Spear review: Incredible specs and dialled geometry, but a disappointment in one vital area<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Soloist is said to be 8.6 watts faster than the old bike, with the older HB13 handlebar, and the same Reserve 42\/49 wheels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The new HB18 handlebar the bike comes with is said to be 134 grams lighter and 5.8 watts faster than the current HB13 model, so a chunk of the overall saving is coming from the bar.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And the S5 difference? The S5 with the aggressive HB19 bar, the one with the split, positive rise stem and 57\/64mm Reserve wheels, is 11.8 watts faster than the Soloist in the above spec.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There&#8217;s also an additional 4.3-watt saving when the bike is ridden with the new Cerv\u00e9lo 650ml aero water bottles, which are included with the bike. The cages themselves will take a round bottle, and the aero bottles physically stand up on their own, which is a nice touch.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Interestingly, the brand says round bottles will add 6.3 watts of drag to the bike, and using Soloist aero bottles adds two watts over using none at all. Food for thought there if you are watt hunting.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Why don&#8217;t the Visma WorldTour team use the aero bottles? Simple: they have an existing bottle sponsor, though the aero bottle question sounds like it&#8217;s being worked on.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj-YTDNaLZUfFDn2Y1m0u5vKCTQW5a7wSoA\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj-YTDNaLZUfFDn2Y1m0u5vKCTQW5a7wSoA slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 2<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s a useful visual guide to how the frame compares to the outgoing one.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Cerv\u00e9lo\u00a0)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The fork steerer shape has changed, and the new brake routing hole saves weight.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Cerv\u00e9lo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-9516ef88-7ec9-11f1-b4cf-6f07a39c07ea\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Geometry has also been tweaked; the bike has a 2mm lower bottom bracket across all sizes to account for the updated 36mm tyre clearances the bike has.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bike fits exactly the same as the R5, the brand&#8217;s superlight climbing bike, and is a little more relaxed than the S5.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For instance, a size 54, the size I test rode, has the following geometry:<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Stack:<\/strong> 544mm<br \/><strong>Reach:<\/strong> 383mm<br \/><strong>BB Drop:<\/strong> 74mm<br \/><strong>Chainstay length:<\/strong> 410 mm <br \/><strong>Seat tube angle:<\/strong> 73.5 degrees<br \/><strong>Trail:<\/strong> 45.5mm<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pricing-and-specs-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pricing and specs <\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj-EdSAuMWasuX3wX9PBdWhpokl59FroxWv\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj-EdSAuMWasuX3wX9PBdWhpokl59FroxWv slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the Black Magic colourway<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Cerv\u00e9lo\u00a0)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s &#8216;Cloud break&#8217;<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Cerv\u00e9lo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">And frameset only &#8216;Maldive&#8217;<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Cerv\u00e9lo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-a3fdecd2-7eb9-11f1-9cd8-ddec28fbd986\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Soloist will be available as a frameset and in five SRAM and Shimano-equipped builds, including a 1x SRAM Force option priced the same as the double version.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bike and frameset will be available in &#8216;black magic&#8217; and &#8216;cloud break&#8217; colours and in an additional &#8216;Maldive&#8217; colour as a frameset.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The frame is electronic only and is UDH compatable with a threaded bottom bracket.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">All builds will come with the Cerv\u00e9lo HB18 integrated bar and Reserve 42\/49mm and 40-44mm carbon wheels; all builds also come with a power meter.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Anyone purchasing a Soloist will also be able to request an alternate handlebar size and have it swapped at an official dealer within the first 60 days of ownership at no extra cost. A nice touch, if like me, you would want a different-sized bar or stem.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Claimed weight for a Red AXS-equipped bike is 6.85kg and rising up to 7.41kg for a SRAM Rival-equipped bike. Overall build weights are pretty competitive across the board.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Soloist Red AXS: <strong>$11,000<\/strong> \/ <strong>\u00a39,000 \/ \u20ac10,999<\/strong><br \/>Soloist Force AXS: <strong>$8,500<\/strong> \/ <strong>\u00a37,000 \/ \u20ac7,499<\/strong><br \/>Soloist Ultegra Di2 (4iii PM): <strong>$8,250<\/strong> \/ <strong>\u00a37,000 \/ \u20ac7,499<\/strong><br \/>Soloist Rival AXS (Quarq Spindle Single PM): <strong>$6,800<\/strong> \/ <strong>\u00a35,500 \/ \u20ac5,999<\/strong><br \/>Soloist Frameset: <strong>$4,000<\/strong> \/ <strong>\u00a33,500 \/ \u20ac3,799<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"first-impressions-of-the-soloist-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">First impressions of the Soloist<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-df620050-7ebf-11f1-a1f8-55008e6b71f3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yN3guCd3VxevhbG8FfDi5h-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yN3guCd3VxevhbG8FfDi5h-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yN3guCd3VxevhbG8FfDi5h-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yN3guCd3VxevhbG8FfDi5h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yN3guCd3VxevhbG8FfDi5h-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yN3guCd3VxevhbG8FfDi5h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The bike feels very good, but i&#8217;d want to make the front end narrower and lower <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cerv\u00e9lo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-7a858418-7eba-11f1-85cf-43ea75a37b81\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I snuck in two rides on the Soloist, including a fun devil take the hindmost race around a small circuit that Cerv\u00e9lo organised which was actually a refreshing and welcome test compared to some press launches. It also included a 50km\/h tear-up with recently retired WorldTour pro Carlijn Achtereekte along a Dutch canal, another good chance to ride the bike in anger.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">My main point of focus, if I were buying this bike, would be to swap in the narrowest bar I could get my hands on, and switch in the alternate lower stack height bearing top cap cover the bike comes with to drop the front end.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The front end felt a touch too high, and the bars were wider than I would like, which resulted in the front end feeling pedestrian and not as racy as I would like.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">If a racy and aggressive setup is of importance for you, check the numbers to see if the available bar configurations will be right for you.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Issues like this can be a part and parcel of launch rides, and my job is to take those out-of-the-box setup niggles into account and feel through them. Bars can be swapped, and front ends lowered.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-983e2a5a-7ebf-11f1-9474-f98f501fb598\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibNNnnak7ADFSGJTvcyTKU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibNNnnak7ADFSGJTvcyTKU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibNNnnak7ADFSGJTvcyTKU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibNNnnak7ADFSGJTvcyTKU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibNNnnak7ADFSGJTvcyTKU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibNNnnak7ADFSGJTvcyTKU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">I was able to test the bike properly racing around a tight circuit <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cervelo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-b3d47536-7ebe-11f1-88db-ebd3f58c4bf1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Even from clipping in and rolling around the block to check my saddle height and setup, I sensed a stiff frame that responded well to my inputs and an engaging overall ride.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This feeling only grew the more I rode it, and I found it to be a very good all-rounder that, crucially, is exciting to ride. It felt comfortable and smooth when up to speed, stiff and responsive when accelerating, and it handled very well when I pushed it into corners during our mini race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One minor concern for me related to the stock Cervelo out-front computer mount; it felt very flexible and nowhere near as solid as a lot of units I try. I didn&#8217;t have any issues, but I&#8217;d at least be double-checking it if paired with bigger units or with heavier lights and action cameras because it felt flimsy to me.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I also believe bikes come with Vittoria Corsa N.Ext tyres; switching to premium Corsa Pros would also extract even more speed.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There&#8217;s a solid bike at the heart of the Soloist; now that it&#8217;s received another update from Cerv\u00e9lo,it&#8217;s more competitive than before. It may not be as fast or as exciting as the S5, but it strikes me as exactly the kind of bike amateur riders buy and own for years, tackling races, epic rides, sportives and holidays on, and hanging on to it because it means so much to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Tom Wieckowski<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Tech writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as a tech writer. Despite having a degree in English Literature he has spent his entire working life in the cycling industry in one form or another. He has over 10 years of experience as a qualified mechanic, with the last five years before joining Cyclingnews being spent running an independent workshop. This means he is just as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike, and he isn\u2019t afraid to pull a bike apart or get hands-on with it when testing to really see what it\u2019s made of.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>He has ridden and raced bikes from an early age up to a national level on the road and track, and has ridden and competed in most disciplines. He has a keen eye for pro-team tech and enjoys spotting new or interesting components in the wild. During his time at Cyclingnews, Tom has already interviewed some of the sport&#8217;s biggest names including Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Poga\u010dar and Alberto Contador. 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This update sees the model get its second update following its relaunch back in 2022 after a lengthy hiatus.<\/p>\n<p>If you aren&#8217;t familiar with the name, the Soloist was one of the Cerv\u00e9lo bikes raced by Team CSC back in the early and mid-2000s.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e9296cc6-7eb6-11f1-a78e-595b0e9cb880-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Perhaps it&#8217;s just a sign of the times, but sometimes it feels like every bike launch has to be <em>a thing<\/em>, whether that be a new hyper aero road bike, gravel bike with MTB specs or aero wheels with laser beams and a single-digit spoke count.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Whisper it, but bikes aimed at regular riders still exist, and the Soloist is one of them. 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40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s a Rival-equipped Soloist in the &#8216;Cloud Break&#8217; colourway; this was my test bike at the launch event<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the new HB19 bar that&#8217;s responsible for saving a few watts.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Cerv\u00e9lo offers free swaps on alternate-sized bars <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">There&#8217;s a sculpted seat tube.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Squared off seat tube <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the narrower head tube. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The aero bottles are going to save some kitchen worktop spills.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-951d0900-7ec3-11f1-82cf-5de81c77ece9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Cerv\u00e9lo has given the Soloist a pretty thorough overhaul, changing a lot of frame tube shapes to increase surface area and make the bike faster, and carrying out a comprehensive weight-saving programme that&#8217;s resulted in a 176-gram system saving.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The top-flight SRAM Red build weighs a claimed 6.85kg out of the box, and the heaviest build is only 7.41kg; competitive weights all round.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Weight has been shaved in a few places, from the handlebar to the lightened seapost clamp bung and seat tube shaft; lots of components have been on a diet. The frame itself is 28 grams lighter, whilst the fork saves 16 grams.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let&#8217;s look at a few numbers first; I also have a number for the difference between this bike and the S5, which I found interesting. I don&#8217;t, however, have in-depth wind tunnel testing protocols or testing procedures for you.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Bianchi launches new race bike, but not the one we expected &#8211; Are we calling time on the Oltre?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69NRSHtb7KTVFnwvRSZQZB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69NRSHtb7KTVFnwvRSZQZB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Cannondale SuperSix Evo 2026 review: A delight to ride, but is it really any better than the old one?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6p5SNuJdgRMn97S8MW2ci-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6p5SNuJdgRMn97S8MW2ci-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Seka Spear review: Incredible specs and dialled geometry, but a disappointment in one vital area<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Soloist is said to be 8.6 watts faster than the old bike, with the older HB13 handlebar, and the same Reserve 42\/49 wheels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The new HB18 handlebar the bike comes with is said to be 134 grams lighter and 5.8 watts faster than the current HB13 model, so a chunk of the overall saving is coming from the bar.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And the S5 difference? The S5 with the aggressive HB19 bar, the one with the split, positive rise stem and 57\/64mm Reserve wheels, is 11.8 watts faster than the Soloist in the above spec.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There&#8217;s also an additional 4.3-watt saving when the bike is ridden with the new Cerv\u00e9lo 650ml aero water bottles, which are included with the bike. The cages themselves will take a round bottle, and the aero bottles physically stand up on their own, which is a nice touch.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Interestingly, the brand says round bottles will add 6.3 watts of drag to the bike, and using Soloist aero bottles adds two watts over using none at all. Food for thought there if you are watt hunting.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Why don&#8217;t the Visma WorldTour team use the aero bottles? Simple: they have an existing bottle sponsor, though the aero bottle question sounds like it&#8217;s being worked on.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj-YTDNaLZUfFDn2Y1m0u5vKCTQW5a7wSoA\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj-YTDNaLZUfFDn2Y1m0u5vKCTQW5a7wSoA slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 2<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s a useful visual guide to how the frame compares to the outgoing one.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Cerv\u00e9lo\u00a0)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The fork steerer shape has changed, and the new brake routing hole saves weight.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Cerv\u00e9lo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-9516ef88-7ec9-11f1-b4cf-6f07a39c07ea\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Geometry has also been tweaked; the bike has a 2mm lower bottom bracket across all sizes to account for the updated 36mm tyre clearances the bike has.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bike fits exactly the same as the R5, the brand&#8217;s superlight climbing bike, and is a little more relaxed than the S5.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For instance, a size 54, the size I test rode, has the following geometry:<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Stack:<\/strong> 544mm<br \/><strong>Reach:<\/strong> 383mm<br \/><strong>BB Drop:<\/strong> 74mm<br \/><strong>Chainstay length:<\/strong> 410 mm <br \/><strong>Seat tube angle:<\/strong> 73.5 degrees<br \/><strong>Trail:<\/strong> 45.5mm<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pricing-and-specs-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pricing and specs <\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj-EdSAuMWasuX3wX9PBdWhpokl59FroxWv\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj-EdSAuMWasuX3wX9PBdWhpokl59FroxWv slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the Black Magic colourway<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Cerv\u00e9lo\u00a0)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s &#8216;Cloud break&#8217;<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Cerv\u00e9lo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">And frameset only &#8216;Maldive&#8217;<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Cerv\u00e9lo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-a3fdecd2-7eb9-11f1-9cd8-ddec28fbd986\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Soloist will be available as a frameset and in five SRAM and Shimano-equipped builds, including a 1x SRAM Force option priced the same as the double version.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bike and frameset will be available in &#8216;black magic&#8217; and &#8216;cloud break&#8217; colours and in an additional &#8216;Maldive&#8217; colour as a frameset.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The frame is electronic only and is UDH compatable with a threaded bottom bracket.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">All builds will come with the Cerv\u00e9lo HB18 integrated bar and Reserve 42\/49mm and 40-44mm carbon wheels; all builds also come with a power meter.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Anyone purchasing a Soloist will also be able to request an alternate handlebar size and have it swapped at an official dealer within the first 60 days of ownership at no extra cost. A nice touch, if like me, you would want a different-sized bar or stem.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Claimed weight for a Red AXS-equipped bike is 6.85kg and rising up to 7.41kg for a SRAM Rival-equipped bike. Overall build weights are pretty competitive across the board.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Soloist Red AXS: <strong>$11,000<\/strong> \/ <strong>\u00a39,000 \/ \u20ac10,999<\/strong><br \/>Soloist Force AXS: <strong>$8,500<\/strong> \/ <strong>\u00a37,000 \/ \u20ac7,499<\/strong><br \/>Soloist Ultegra Di2 (4iii PM): <strong>$8,250<\/strong> \/ <strong>\u00a37,000 \/ \u20ac7,499<\/strong><br \/>Soloist Rival AXS (Quarq Spindle Single PM): <strong>$6,800<\/strong> \/ <strong>\u00a35,500 \/ \u20ac5,999<\/strong><br \/>Soloist Frameset: <strong>$4,000<\/strong> \/ <strong>\u00a33,500 \/ \u20ac3,799<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"first-impressions-of-the-soloist-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">First impressions of the Soloist<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-df620050-7ebf-11f1-a1f8-55008e6b71f3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yN3guCd3VxevhbG8FfDi5h-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yN3guCd3VxevhbG8FfDi5h-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yN3guCd3VxevhbG8FfDi5h-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yN3guCd3VxevhbG8FfDi5h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yN3guCd3VxevhbG8FfDi5h-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yN3guCd3VxevhbG8FfDi5h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The bike feels very good, but i&#8217;d want to make the front end narrower and lower <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cerv\u00e9lo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-7a858418-7eba-11f1-85cf-43ea75a37b81\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I snuck in two rides on the Soloist, including a fun devil take the hindmost race around a small circuit that Cerv\u00e9lo organised which was actually a refreshing and welcome test compared to some press launches. It also included a 50km\/h tear-up with recently retired WorldTour pro Carlijn Achtereekte along a Dutch canal, another good chance to ride the bike in anger.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">My main point of focus, if I were buying this bike, would be to swap in the narrowest bar I could get my hands on, and switch in the alternate lower stack height bearing top cap cover the bike comes with to drop the front end.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The front end felt a touch too high, and the bars were wider than I would like, which resulted in the front end feeling pedestrian and not as racy as I would like.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">If a racy and aggressive setup is of importance for you, check the numbers to see if the available bar configurations will be right for you.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Issues like this can be a part and parcel of launch rides, and my job is to take those out-of-the-box setup niggles into account and feel through them. Bars can be swapped, and front ends lowered.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-983e2a5a-7ebf-11f1-9474-f98f501fb598\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibNNnnak7ADFSGJTvcyTKU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibNNnnak7ADFSGJTvcyTKU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibNNnnak7ADFSGJTvcyTKU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibNNnnak7ADFSGJTvcyTKU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibNNnnak7ADFSGJTvcyTKU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibNNnnak7ADFSGJTvcyTKU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">I was able to test the bike properly racing around a tight circuit <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cervelo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-b3d47536-7ebe-11f1-88db-ebd3f58c4bf1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Even from clipping in and rolling around the block to check my saddle height and setup, I sensed a stiff frame that responded well to my inputs and an engaging overall ride.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This feeling only grew the more I rode it, and I found it to be a very good all-rounder that, crucially, is exciting to ride. It felt comfortable and smooth when up to speed, stiff and responsive when accelerating, and it handled very well when I pushed it into corners during our mini race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One minor concern for me related to the stock Cervelo out-front computer mount; it felt very flexible and nowhere near as solid as a lot of units I try. I didn&#8217;t have any issues, but I&#8217;d at least be double-checking it if paired with bigger units or with heavier lights and action cameras because it felt flimsy to me.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I also believe bikes come with Vittoria Corsa N.Ext tyres; switching to premium Corsa Pros would also extract even more speed.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There&#8217;s a solid bike at the heart of the Soloist; now that it&#8217;s received another update from Cerv\u00e9lo,it&#8217;s more competitive than before. It may not be as fast or as exciting as the S5, but it strikes me as exactly the kind of bike amateur riders buy and own for years, tackling races, epic rides, sportives and holidays on, and hanging on to it because it means so much to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Tom Wieckowski<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Tech writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as a tech writer. Despite having a degree in English Literature he has spent his entire working life in the cycling industry in one form or another. He has over 10 years of experience as a qualified mechanic, with the last five years before joining Cyclingnews being spent running an independent workshop. This means he is just as happy tinkering away in the garage as he is out on the road bike, and he isn\u2019t afraid to pull a bike apart or get hands-on with it when testing to really see what it\u2019s made of.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>He has ridden and raced bikes from an early age up to a national level on the road and track, and has ridden and competed in most disciplines. He has a keen eye for pro-team tech and enjoys spotting new or interesting components in the wild. During his time at Cyclingnews, Tom has already interviewed some of the sport&#8217;s biggest names including Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Poga\u010dar and Alberto Contador. He&#8217;s also covered various launches from brands such as Pinarello, Ridley, Specialized and more, tackled the Roubaix Challenge sportive aboard his own rim-brake Cannondale SuperSix Evo, tested over 20 aero helmets in the wind tunnel, and has created helpful in-depth buying advice relating to countless categories from torque wrenches to winter clothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 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This update sees the model get its second update following its relaunch back in 2022 after a lengthy hiatus.<\/p>\n<p>If you aren&#8217;t familiar with the name, the Soloist was one of the Cerv\u00e9lo bikes raced by Team CSC back in the early and mid-2000s.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-e9296cc6-7eb6-11f1-a78e-595b0e9cb880-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Perhaps it&#8217;s just a sign of the times, but sometimes it feels like every bike launch has to be <em>a thing<\/em>, whether that be a new hyper aero road bike, gravel bike with MTB specs or aero wheels with laser beams and a single-digit spoke count.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Whisper it, but bikes aimed at regular riders still exist, and the Soloist is one of them. In the brand&#8217;s words, it&#8217;s for &#8216;the ones riding through the sunrise before work, the ones gathered at the shop for the Tuesday night fast ride.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Soloist is very much a performance road bike, designed to be faster and lighter than the last version, and yes, there are some wattage-saving claims for me to share. It&#8217;s even being raced by the Visma-Lease a Bike development squad this year, but it&#8217;s not as aggressive and unapologetically race-oriented as the brand&#8217;s S5 model.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e4FJXyiGhpDExJAC2SgYVf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/e4FJXyiGhpDExJAC2SgYVf-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Cerv\u00e9lo S5 review &#8211; The fastest bike we&#8217;ve ever tested, but is it actually any good to ride? <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZT3F6DmduyWsPmfqrv3UwB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We did not design it to win a comparison table&#8217; &#8211; Look&#8217;s new race bike blends aero with real-world performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YzVReE7BYHQc5qqJbJxp5Y-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Win Fin, Flow Fork, Speed Sniffer: Specialized launches &#8216;fastest road bike ever made&#8217; in the S-Works Tarmac SL9<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I headed to the Netherlands to attend the bike&#8217;s launch, test ride it, and talk to the Cervelo engineers and product managers about what went into it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-has-the-new-soloist-changed-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">How has the new Soloist changed? <\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj-1Y1ggUIUOg40S9rN8ZjV7UwhN1GeiOe8\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj-1Y1ggUIUOg40S9rN8ZjV7UwhN1GeiOe8 slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 7<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CPmYkUWrgggEKQjLYmWaxT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s a Rival-equipped Soloist in the &#8216;Cloud Break&#8217; colourway; this was my test bike at the launch event<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/gJFC4J4s4Kra8XiDvUK6dT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the new HB19 bar that&#8217;s responsible for saving a few watts.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BawNERCgYmWH9KPLnMZbcT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Cerv\u00e9lo offers free swaps on alternate-sized bars <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/37rtikpQLNEANWR9wHhKkT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">There&#8217;s a sculpted seat tube.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bQDGmT9hbkaT6RqoWju8HT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Squared off seat tube <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wEzPRpou8kftkTo3XvAXPS.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the narrower head tube. <\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mNVTTwGZziY6p6J5JehBmT.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The aero bottles are going to save some kitchen worktop spills.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Tom Wieckowski )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-951d0900-7ec3-11f1-82cf-5de81c77ece9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Cerv\u00e9lo has given the Soloist a pretty thorough overhaul, changing a lot of frame tube shapes to increase surface area and make the bike faster, and carrying out a comprehensive weight-saving programme that&#8217;s resulted in a 176-gram system saving.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The top-flight SRAM Red build weighs a claimed 6.85kg out of the box, and the heaviest build is only 7.41kg; competitive weights all round.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Weight has been shaved in a few places, from the handlebar to the lightened seapost clamp bung and seat tube shaft; lots of components have been on a diet. The frame itself is 28 grams lighter, whilst the fork saves 16 grams.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Let&#8217;s look at a few numbers first; I also have a number for the difference between this bike and the S5, which I found interesting. I don&#8217;t, however, have in-depth wind tunnel testing protocols or testing procedures for you.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aWdyPnKgr58XhybmSyYGdV-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Bianchi launches new race bike, but not the one we expected &#8211; Are we calling time on the Oltre?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69NRSHtb7KTVFnwvRSZQZB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/69NRSHtb7KTVFnwvRSZQZB-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Cannondale SuperSix Evo 2026 review: A delight to ride, but is it really any better than the old one?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6p5SNuJdgRMn97S8MW2ci-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E6p5SNuJdgRMn97S8MW2ci-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Seka Spear review: Incredible specs and dialled geometry, but a disappointment in one vital area<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Soloist is said to be 8.6 watts faster than the old bike, with the older HB13 handlebar, and the same Reserve 42\/49 wheels.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The new HB18 handlebar the bike comes with is said to be 134 grams lighter and 5.8 watts faster than the current HB13 model, so a chunk of the overall saving is coming from the bar.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">And the S5 difference? The S5 with the aggressive HB19 bar, the one with the split, positive rise stem and 57\/64mm Reserve wheels, is 11.8 watts faster than the Soloist in the above spec.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There&#8217;s also an additional 4.3-watt saving when the bike is ridden with the new Cerv\u00e9lo 650ml aero water bottles, which are included with the bike. The cages themselves will take a round bottle, and the aero bottles physically stand up on their own, which is a nice touch.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Interestingly, the brand says round bottles will add 6.3 watts of drag to the bike, and using Soloist aero bottles adds two watts over using none at all. Food for thought there if you are watt hunting.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Why don&#8217;t the Visma WorldTour team use the aero bottles? Simple: they have an existing bottle sponsor, though the aero bottle question sounds like it&#8217;s being worked on.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj-YTDNaLZUfFDn2Y1m0u5vKCTQW5a7wSoA\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj-YTDNaLZUfFDn2Y1m0u5vKCTQW5a7wSoA slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 2<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKSM4wruD5HMVpVfa298a4.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s a useful visual guide to how the frame compares to the outgoing one.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Cerv\u00e9lo\u00a0)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CdQhCPR2HXSRHx67SMesRK.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">The fork steerer shape has changed, and the new brake routing hole saves weight.<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Cerv\u00e9lo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-9516ef88-7ec9-11f1-b4cf-6f07a39c07ea\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Geometry has also been tweaked; the bike has a 2mm lower bottom bracket across all sizes to account for the updated 36mm tyre clearances the bike has.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bike fits exactly the same as the R5, the brand&#8217;s superlight climbing bike, and is a little more relaxed than the S5.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For instance, a size 54, the size I test rode, has the following geometry:<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Stack:<\/strong> 544mm<br \/><strong>Reach:<\/strong> 383mm<br \/><strong>BB Drop:<\/strong> 74mm<br \/><strong>Chainstay length:<\/strong> 410 mm <br \/><strong>Seat tube angle:<\/strong> 73.5 degrees<br \/><strong>Trail:<\/strong> 45.5mm<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pricing-and-specs-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Pricing and specs <\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj-EdSAuMWasuX3wX9PBdWhpokl59FroxWv\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-cRaDG2arDdRXiu6C6DieVj-EdSAuMWasuX3wX9PBdWhpokl59FroxWv slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dbkGiazDPmbMqt2WP4v6dG.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s the Black Magic colourway<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Cerv\u00e9lo\u00a0)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VgJmN26STmGoHoWVtxXfyH.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">Here&#8217;s &#8216;Cloud break&#8217;<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Cerv\u00e9lo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5fxeQFfWiqpfRQgfkU6ZkS.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__caption\">And frameset only &#8216;Maldive&#8217;<\/span><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Cerv\u00e9lo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-a3fdecd2-7eb9-11f1-9cd8-ddec28fbd986\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Soloist will be available as a frameset and in five SRAM and Shimano-equipped builds, including a 1x SRAM Force option priced the same as the double version.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The bike and frameset will be available in &#8216;black magic&#8217; and &#8216;cloud break&#8217; colours and in an additional &#8216;Maldive&#8217; colour as a frameset.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The frame is electronic only and is UDH compatable with a threaded bottom bracket.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">All builds will come with the Cerv\u00e9lo HB18 integrated bar and Reserve 42\/49mm and 40-44mm carbon wheels; all builds also come with a power meter.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Anyone purchasing a Soloist will also be able to request an alternate handlebar size and have it swapped at an official dealer within the first 60 days of ownership at no extra cost. A nice touch, if like me, you would want a different-sized bar or stem.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Claimed weight for a Red AXS-equipped bike is 6.85kg and rising up to 7.41kg for a SRAM Rival-equipped bike. Overall build weights are pretty competitive across the board.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Soloist Red AXS: <strong>$11,000<\/strong> \/ <strong>\u00a39,000 \/ \u20ac10,999<\/strong><br \/>Soloist Force AXS: <strong>$8,500<\/strong> \/ <strong>\u00a37,000 \/ \u20ac7,499<\/strong><br \/>Soloist Ultegra Di2 (4iii PM): <strong>$8,250<\/strong> \/ <strong>\u00a37,000 \/ \u20ac7,499<\/strong><br \/>Soloist Rival AXS (Quarq Spindle Single PM): <strong>$6,800<\/strong> \/ <strong>\u00a35,500 \/ \u20ac5,999<\/strong><br \/>Soloist Frameset: <strong>$4,000<\/strong> \/ <strong>\u00a33,500 \/ \u20ac3,799<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"first-impressions-of-the-soloist-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">First impressions of the Soloist<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-df620050-7ebf-11f1-a1f8-55008e6b71f3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yN3guCd3VxevhbG8FfDi5h-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yN3guCd3VxevhbG8FfDi5h-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yN3guCd3VxevhbG8FfDi5h-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yN3guCd3VxevhbG8FfDi5h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yN3guCd3VxevhbG8FfDi5h-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yN3guCd3VxevhbG8FfDi5h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">The bike feels very good, but i&#8217;d want to make the front end narrower and lower <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cerv\u00e9lo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-7a858418-7eba-11f1-85cf-43ea75a37b81\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I snuck in two rides on the Soloist, including a fun devil take the hindmost race around a small circuit that Cerv\u00e9lo organised which was actually a refreshing and welcome test compared to some press launches. It also included a 50km\/h tear-up with recently retired WorldTour pro Carlijn Achtereekte along a Dutch canal, another good chance to ride the bike in anger.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">My main point of focus, if I were buying this bike, would be to swap in the narrowest bar I could get my hands on, and switch in the alternate lower stack height bearing top cap cover the bike comes with to drop the front end.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The front end felt a touch too high, and the bars were wider than I would like, which resulted in the front end feeling pedestrian and not as racy as I would like.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">If a racy and aggressive setup is of importance for you, check the numbers to see if the available bar configurations will be right for you.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Issues like this can be a part and parcel of launch rides, and my job is to take those out-of-the-box setup niggles into account and feel through them. Bars can be swapped, and front ends lowered.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-983e2a5a-7ebf-11f1-9474-f98f501fb598\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibNNnnak7ADFSGJTvcyTKU-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibNNnnak7ADFSGJTvcyTKU-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibNNnnak7ADFSGJTvcyTKU-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibNNnnak7ADFSGJTvcyTKU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibNNnnak7ADFSGJTvcyTKU-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ibNNnnak7ADFSGJTvcyTKU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">I was able to test the bike properly racing around a tight circuit <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Cervelo)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-b3d47536-7ebe-11f1-88db-ebd3f58c4bf1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Even from clipping in and rolling around the block to check my saddle height and setup, I sensed a stiff frame that responded well to my inputs and an engaging overall ride.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This feeling only grew the more I rode it, and I found it to be a very good all-rounder that, crucially, is exciting to ride. It felt comfortable and smooth when up to speed, stiff and responsive when accelerating, and it handled very well when I pushed it into corners during our mini race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">One minor concern for me related to the stock Cervelo out-front computer mount; it felt very flexible and nowhere near as solid as a lot of units I try. I didn&#8217;t have any issues, but I&#8217;d at least be double-checking it if paired with bigger units or with heavier lights and action cameras because it felt flimsy to me.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">I also believe bikes come with Vittoria Corsa N.Ext tyres; switching to premium Corsa Pros would also extract even more speed.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">There&#8217;s a solid bike at the heart of the Soloist; now that it&#8217;s received another update from Cerv\u00e9lo,it&#8217;s more competitive than before. 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