The new Soloist first appeared back in February and now joins an already extensive Cervelo road/race bike family.
Cervelo says the new Soloist is designed for the “week-in, week-out amateur racer.” The bike is said to balance aerodynamics, with relatively low weight, and a true racing geometry. The original Soloist existed in a very different time and was arguably a super bike of the era. Now the Soloist is back, but is Cervelo’s long-awaited sequel a Kindergarten Cop 2 or a Top Gun Maverick?Ĭervelo won’t be drawn on either and are adamant we don’t call this a comeback. But despite being one of the few true gamechangers, Cervelo killed off the Soloist moniker with the arrival of the S2, S3, and eventually S5 aero frames. That spotlight has only become brighter in the 20 years since. The Soloist arguably changed all that, focusing a spotlight on aero gains.
When Cervelo first released the Soloist in 2002, aerodynamics were considered the reserve of time trials and motor racing at best and “hocus pocus” at worst. Lows: A handful of spec choices, BBRight T-47 bottom bracket availability and creaking, could offer a smoother ride.Highs: Racing soul with a handling to match.Weight: 7.5 kg / lb (56 cm, without pedals).
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