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Cervelo's aero carbon race bike pairs electronic Ultegra shifting with Reserve carbon wheels for serious, system-level
The Cervelo Soloist Ultegra Di2 is 8.6 watts faster and 267 grams lighter than the outgoing Soloist as a complete system, and the geometry is matched to the R5 race position so the fit intent carries through from frame to cockpit. Shimano Ultegra R8100 Di2 handles shifting without mechanical input, and the Vittoria Corsa N.EXT tubeless tires on Reserve carbon wheels close the loop between the frame's aero intent and the road surface beneath it.
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"The Reserve 42/49TA wheel pairing is the detail that makes this build click. The asymmetric depth keeps the front end stable in crosswinds while the deeper rear generates the aero return where it actually matters on a flat course."
Heads up! We do our best to keep bike specs and images current, but occasional component changes can happen without warning, and sometimes the photos might not show the exact build you'll receive. If you want to double-check the details, our Gearhead® Experts are always here to help.
Details
- Aero carbon race bike built for criteriums, road races, and fast group rides
- Carbon frame — wind-tunnel-developed aero shaping for an 8.6-watt speed advantage
- Race geometry — fit intent carries from frame through the carbon cockpit
- Shimano Ultegra R8100 Di2 — electronic actuation syncs front and rear derailleurs
- Reserve 42/49TA carbon wheels — asymmetric rim depths for stability and aero return
- 36mm tire clearance — enough room to run wider rubber
- Item #CVL1X6S
- Frame Material
- Carbon
- Fork
- Cervelo All-Carbon, Tapered Soloist Fork
- Shifters
- Shimano Ultegra, R8170
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Ultegra, R8150
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Ultegra, R8150
- Crankset
- Shimano Ultegra, R8100, 52/36T
- Chainring Sizes
- 52/36T
- Cassette
- Shimano Ultegra R8100, 12-speed
- Cassette Range
- 11-34T
- Chain
- Shimano M8100
- Brake Type
- Hydraulic disc, centerlock
- Rotors
- Shimano CL800 Centerlock
- Handlebar
- Cervelo HB18 Carbon
- Seatpost
- Cervelo SP27 Carbon
- Wheelset
- Reserve 42TA [front], Reserve 49TA [rear], DT Swiss 350 hubs, 24H
- Hubs
- [rear] DT Swiss 350, HG freehub
- Front Axle
- 12 x 100mm
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 142mm
- Tire Clearance
- 1.4 in (36mm)
- Tires
- Vittoria Corsa N.EXT TLR G2.0 700x29c
- Tire Size
- 700x29c
- Pedals
- Not included
- Claimed Weight
- [Black Magic] 7.17 kgs; [Cloud Burst] 7.13 kgs
- Activity
- Road Cycling
Cervélo Soloist
Quick, Balanced, Race-Ready
Offering top-tier performance for serious racers at every level
The Redesign Explained
More Aero, Less Weight
The frame and fork both gained surface area for better aero shaping, not more weight. Together they shed 44g, part of the bike's 267g system-wide weight savings.
A Lighter, Faster Cockpit
The new HB18 bar and stem are molded as one piece, replacing the old two-piece setup. That's 134g lighter and 5.8 watts faster than the previous cockpit.
Narrowing The Gap To S5
The Soloist saves riders 8.6 watts at race speed versus the previous generation. That closes the gap to Cervélo's fastest bike, the S5, to just 11.8 watts, the closest yet.
Race Geometry, Every Size
Every size gets its own geometry tune, not a scaled copy of one size. It matches Cervélo's R5 down to the millimeter, so the fit and handling are proven.
Tuned For Sharper Steering
Head tube stiffness increases 10 percent for sharper, more precise steering. Bottom bracket stiffness eases slightly, a small trade-off for that extra precision up front.
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The Cervélo Difference
Cervélo was founded in 1995 by engineers with a singular focus: measurable speed. From the start, the brand has taken an uncompromising, data-driven approach to bike design, defining clear performance goals, validating them through testing, and refining every detail until gains are proven.
This process has produced some of the most aerodynamically efficient, lightweight, and stiff bikes in the sport. Across road, aero road, triathlon, endurance, and track platforms, Cervélo continues to set benchmarks for performance and efficiency, trusted by professional teams and riders who demand results they can feel on the road.