The everyday breakaway bike
The Soloist. It’s a name from deep in our history, but immediately familiar to anyone with bike racing memories extending back to the early-2000s. It was the weapon of choice for top World Tour contenders on CSC and the Cervelo Test Team, and we’re bringing it back for a new generation. The new Soloist is designed for the week-in, week-out rider and racer who can only justify one high-performance bike. It balances light weight and aerodynamic advantages to deliver a bike that really is 'just right'. Soloist comes in a hair lighter than S5, but significantly more aerodynamic than R5, and borrows the threaded bottom bracket standard you find on the R5-CX. It’s a race bike that can accommodate mechanical and electronic shifting, can hammer out the training miles in all weather, and yet still has the chops to leap off the front at that decisive moment. That’s the Soloist.
Looks like a race bike, rides like a race bike
We took the handling geometry for the Soloist directly from R5. The R5 is beloved by pros and amateurs alike for its poise, stability, and precision when that killer climb turns into an even more killer descent. Soloist benefits from our decades of race bike geometry development, and comes out of the gate ready to go.
Fast like S5, light like R5
Soloist sits right between S5 and R5 on the performance scale, while having a price tag that’s less World Tour, more Road Trip. It’s about 250g heavier than R5, and 250g lighter than S5. It’s 190g slower than S5, but 126g faster than R5. You get the idea. It’s the ‘just-right’ answer for the rider trying to find a smart, intentional compromise.
Hidden from the wind, no bleed necessary
The cable routing is inside the frame for aerodynamics, but doesn't go through the stem. We developed our own system that threads the cables under the stem, but through the bearing cap. Whether your position changes or you loan the bike to a friend who uses a different stem length, you won't need to bleed the brakes to swap the stem.
Features:
- Cervelo Carbon Frameset
- SRAM Rival AXS 2x12spd Drivetrain
- SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc Brakes
- Reserve 40|44 Carbon Tubeless Wheelset
Product Code | CER-B-0L0STAVX2C56 |
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Brand | Cervelo |
Gender | Unisex |
Frame | Cervelo all-carbon Soloist frameset |
Fork | Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Soloist Fork |
Shifters | SRAM Rival AXS E1 |
Derailleur (Front) | SRAM Rival AXS E1 |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM Rival AXS E1 |
Brakes | SRAM Rival AXS E1 |
Crankset | SRAM Rival AXS E1, 48/35T, DUB, with power meter |
Cassette | SRAM Rival D1, 10-36T, 12-Speed |
Chain | SRAM Rival E1 |
Tyres | Vittoria Corsa N.EXT TLR G2.0 700x29c |
Handlebar | Cervélo HB13 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp, Size 48 - 38cm Size 51 - 38cm Size 54 - 40cm Size 56 - 40cm Size 58 - 42cm Size 61 - 42cm |
Stem | Cervélo ST36 Alloy, Size 48 - 80mm Size 51 - 90mm Size 54 - 100mm Size 56 - 100mm Size 58 - 110mm Size 61 - 110mm |
Headset | FSA IS2 1-1/4, 45° x 45° / 1-1/2, 36° x 45° |
Saddle | Prologo Nago R4 PAS Steel |
Seatpost | Cervélo SP27 Carbon, |
Pedal | Pedals not included with this bike but can be purchased separately here |
Wheel Size | 700c |
Number of Gears | 24 |
Ready to ride
Every bike from Start Fitness is fully checked & assembled before despatch and will arrive, almost, ready to ride. Each bike is assembled by one of our CyTech accredited mechanics and then packed into one of our custom boxes.
*This process has a lead time of 2-3 working days.
Unfortunately during peak times this may be slightly delayed. We will however, aim to despatch your bike as quickly as possible. Minimal assembly, with basic tools, is required before you can ride. Assembly tools are not usually included.
Making sure you are home
Once fully checked and boxed, we will contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date when you will be home to take delivery. Our bikes are despatched with a premium delivery service which usually delivers next working day (excludes weekends & bank holidays) for mainland UK orders, it may take slightly longer for some areas, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands and outlying Scottish areas. European bike deliveries usually take approximately one week.
Taking Delivery
Any mechanical or cosmetic issues need to be reported to us within one week of the delivery date. If you do not plan on using the bike straight away, we advise that you remove it from the box and check it over ASAP as we cannot be responsible for any reported issues (other than standard warranty issues) later than one week from the date that the bicycle was delivered.
First Service
After a few weeks of riding (we recommend around 6-8 weeks, regardless of how much the bike has been used), a new bike will need a service to make final adjustments and to re-check all nuts and bolts. This is necessary as the bike goes through a ‘bedding in’ phase, after which, final adjustment may be necessary. We recommend that this is carried out by a CyTech qualified mechanic.
It is important to have these checks carried out to prevent any avoidable problems which may not be covered by warranty and to ensure the smooth running of your bicycle. If you’re local to us, we’re able to offer this first service free of charge* at our Newcastle store (NE1 6JE). You’ll just need to call our workshop on 0191 917 3825 to book your service in, and don’t forget to bring your proof of purchase when you drop the bike off with us.
If you’ve had the bike delivered, it will be your responsibility to ensure a first service is carried out at a trusted bike shop local to you, preferably by a Cytech certified mechanic. Start Fitness are unfortunately not able to cover any costs associated with this service if carried out by another store.
*Please note that this complimentary check-over does not include any labour to replace worn parts or to fit new accessories. All bikes should be delivered to us in a clean and serviceable condition, or a £15 cleaning charge will be payable.
Bike Servicing
Bicycles need to be serviced regularly, as a guideline we would advise on at least one full service per year and/or a standard service twice a year. If the bike is used regularly in adverse conditions, more regular servicing may be required.
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