Bobby Julich wins Paris-Nice on a stock Soloist Team frame | | “It's the fastest, most-storied $2300 bike in the world (actually, it's US$ 2000-red). It explodes off your pedal strokes with that instantaneous acceleration, but it also keeps on rocketing ahead after your booster phase, as if a free tailwind was thrown in with your purchase.”
- Bicycling Magazine
Often called the most underrated bike in the world, the Soloist Team is quite simply the best value in road bikes. Nowhere else can you find a frame that good, with such an incredible list of results, at such a price. Simply nothing comes close, it puts most carbon frames to shame at twice the price.
We know that this is sometimes hard to believe – people are so blinded by “carbon” that they prefer a mediocre carbon frame over an Aluminum frame that is lighter, stronger, stiffer, more responsive and even more comfortable. Therefore, we can only recommend that you try out a Soloist Team, and find out why almost half of the Team CSC riders – the best team in the world – have a Soloist Team in their garage for training. And why they have used the Soloist Team to win such illustrious races as Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Paris-Nice (twice), Critérium International (twice) and the Tour de l'Avénir.
Simply put, while the Soloist Team has the technical features, the ride quality and the pedigree to be a very expensive "super frame", it is in fact the least expensive way to ride the exact same frame the top pros ride. And if that isn't reason enough, it also morphs into a part-time TT/Tri bike for those who desire so, simply by using the Cervélo aero seatpost with flippable head. |
| | A full-aero frame in road geometry - combining the best of our road bike features with the aerodynamic knowledge we have acquired over the past ten years. Versatile and affordable - This bike can climb, descend, sprint, and of course is ideal for break-aways. On top of that it morphs into a part-time TT/Tri bike and it is the most affordable way to ride what the pros ride. Aerodynamics without compromising its other features - Combines aerodynamics with light weight, great power transmission, and an excellent ride ICS (Internal Cable Stops) - The best internal cable stop system available. Easy to install, easy to service, easy to keep clean and improving aerodynamics. Anodized finish - Light and durable, the stealth finish of the Soloist Team is extremely scratch resistant and stands up to even the worst pro-team abuse, including constant travel. Adjustable geometry - Cervélo adjustable aero seatpost allows for a switch in seattube angle from a 73 to anywhere up to 76 degrees for occasional time trials and/or multisport events. Winning pedigree - Ridden to victory by Team CSC in Liege-Bastogne-Liege, Paris-Nice, Tour de l'Avénir, Critérium International and many other races. |
| | When Cervélo first started using tube profiles as designed by the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics (NACA), it caused quite a stir in the bike industry. These tubeshapes are the result of years and years of research and do a very good job of reducing the aerodynamic drag created by the tubes. We manufactured extrusion dies specifically for these NACA profiles, as it was the only way to get the tube shapes accurate.
But while NACA profiles are good, they are not ideal for bicycles. NACA profiles are generally designed for higher speeds, even those designed for "low-speeds" were made with speeds in mind that go beyond most cyclists' abilities. Therefore we have turned our attention to designing our own airfoils at Cervélo in the past few years, improving wherever possible on the foundation laid by NACA. The result is the latest family of airfoils, from the shapes used on the Soloist, Dual and P series TT/Tri bikes to the Wolf shapes optimized for frame and fork shapes adjacent to spinning wheels. |
Smartwall cross section
| | The advantages of Cervélo’s original proprietary Smartwall butting are well known. By putting the material where it matters, we increase strength and bottom bracket stiffness, reduce weight, and optimize comfort. In short, this is why our customers are so amazed at the "un-Aluminum" ride quality and exceptional handling of our bikes. The new Smartwall 2™ builds on the original Smartwall downtube with a new bulge-butted seat tube and a tapered & ovalized top tube. The butting and shaping of the chainstays is also new. The new dropouts provide improved strength, reduced weight and easier wheel changes. Tech Presentation: 8 Grams In this presentation, we show you several seemingly small engineering details, many of which are incorporated in the Soloist Team. Despite their size, the effect of each of these details is quite amazing. One thing they all have in common is that they weigh 8 grams or less, and they are certainly worth their weight - and much more - in gold. You can view the presentation here. |
 | | The Soloist Team comes in two versions. The first version is a gun-metal anodized frame, which is an indestructible finish for those who feel the need to get acquainted with the asphalt from time to time (which we do not recommend). The other version is a paint silver-red frame. Both versions are available with our Ultegra kit, while the silver-red frame is also available as a frameset. |
 | | Our road bike geometry is a little different than most companies', but the important thing is that it works. Before Team CSC rode on Cervélos, it used a frame that came in 12 sizes yet several riders needed custom-made frames because none of the 12 fit. Now, they use five sizes (there is no CSC rider who needs the 61cm frame) and there isn't a single rider on the roster who needs a custom-made frame.
We see the same with our dealers, thanks to the logical size distribution customers are almost always able to find their preferred position on a Cervélo. No need for customs, certainly no need for women-specific geometry (to learn more about the fallacies of women-specific geometry, please check out this Knowledge Base article). The Knowledge Base also provides more information about the Cervelo general road bike geometry philosophy.
| 73 Degree Seattube Angle (rear facing seatpost position) | | Size | Wheel Size | Head Tube Angle | BB Drop | Top Tube | Head Tube Length | Front Center | Rear Center | Stand Over Height | Stack | Reach | | 48 | 700c | 72.5° | 68 | 515 | 100 | 547 | 399 | 709 | 502 | 361 | | 51 | 700c | 73° | 68 | 530 | 120 | 558 | 399 | 729 | 522 | 370 | | 54 | 700c | 73° | 68 | 545 | 140 | 573 | 399 | 746 | 541 | 380 | | 56 | 700c | 73° | 68 | 565 | 160 | 593 | 399 | 764 | 560 | 394 | | 58 | 700c | 73° | 68 | 580 | 180 | 608 | 399 | 781 | 580 | 403 | | 61 | 700c | 73° | 68 | 592 | 200 | 620 | 399 | 800 | 599 | 409 | | Note 1: | The standover height is measured to the toptube directly above the bottom bracket. | | Note 2: | The above headtube lengths are for integrated headsets. To compare to non-integrated headtubes, deduct 20mm from the above lengths to adjust for the stack height needed for non-integrated headsets. |
| 76 Degree Seattube Angle (forward facing seatpost position) | | Size | Wheel Size | Head Tube Angle | BB Drop | Top Tube | Head Tube Length | Front Center | Rear Center | Stand Over Height | Stack | Reach | | 48 | 700c | 72.5° | 68 | 488 | 100 | 547 | 399 | 709 | 502 | 361 | | 51 | 700c | 73° | 68 | 502 | 120 | 558 | 399 | 729 | 522 | 370 | | 54 | 700c | 73° | 68 | 516 | 140 | 573 | 399 | 746 | 541 | 380 | | 56 | 700c | 73° | 68 | 535 | 160 | 593 | 399 | 764 | 560 | 394 | | 58 | 700c | 73° | 68 | 549 | 180 | 608 | 399 | 781 | 580 | 403 | | 61 | 700c | 73° | 68 | 560 | 200 | 620 | 399 | 800 | 599 | 409 | | Note 1: | The standover height is measured to the toptube directly above the bottom bracket. | | Note 2: | The above headtube lengths are for integrated headsets. To compare to non-integrated headtubes, deduct 20mm from the above lengths to adjust for the stack height needed for non-integrated headsets. |
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| | | Part | Ultegra Kit | | Fork | Wolf CL | | Seatpost | Cervélo aero carbon 2-position | | Shift/Brake Levers | Shimano Ultegra STI | | Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | | Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra | | Cassette | Shimano Ultegra 12-25 | | Chain | Shimano Ultegra | | Brake Calipers | Cervélo Mach2 | | Crankset | FSA Gossamer Compact MegaExo | | Bottom Bracket | FSA Gossamer MegaExo | | Headset | FSA | | Stem | FSA OS-150 | | Handlebars | FSA RD-250 | | Saddle | Selle San Marco Ponza | | Wheels | Shimano R500 | | Tires | Vittoria Diamante Pro Slick | | Specs may change without notice. |
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| | Every Cervélo frame comes with a limited lifetime warranty for the original owner. For full details on this warranty, please click here. Please note that frames not purchased from an authorized dealer are not covered by any warranty. For a list of authorized dealers, please check our dealer locator below. |
| | Here you will find Cervélo’s general owner’s manual. Additional information, as well as fitting information to optimize performance (as opposed to fitting information for safety purposes described in the manual) can be obtained from your Cervélo dealer. To read the owner’s manual, please click here. |
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