Cervélo has the Soloist Renewed. That’s the aero racing bike under the S5 that the pros of Visma | Lease a Bike use, with the same ideas but at a lower price.
What's new?
- 8.6 watts faster then the previous Soloist, with some more 4.3 watts Profit with your own aerobidons (650 ml). Cervélo does not say which speed that watt gain applies to.
- 267 grams lighter than the systemThe frame is 28 grams lighter, the fork 16 grams and the new integrated HB18 handlebar weighs 134 grams. The frame set weighs 1.45 kilograms.
- Tire clearance up to 36 mm, UDH path and only for electronic groups.
- A stiffer ballhead, a 2 mm lower trapeze and a seat angle per size.
- Does the steering wheel not fit? Within 60 days, you can get another size free of charge from your dealer.
Prices in the Netherlands
- Red AXS: € 10,999 (6.85 kilograms)
- Force AXS, Force XPLR AXS and Ultegra Di2: € 7.499
- Rival AXS: € 5.999
- Frameset: € 3.799
All complete bikes come with carbon Reserve wheels and a Quarq or 4iiii power meter.
Our perspective
What makes the Soloist interesting is the package: carbon wheels, a power meter and an integrated handlebar, starting at €5,999. With an S5, you’ll pay thousands of euros more for comparable parts. For anyone who wants a fast bike without a pro price tag, this is one of the most interesting aero racing bikes of the year.
Source: Cervélo