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 the S5, but significantly more aerodynamic than the 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. Fast Like S5, Light Like R5 Soloist sits right between S5 and R5 on the performance scale, while having a price tag thats less World Tour, more Road Trip. Its about 250g heavier than R5, and 250g lighter than S5. Its 190g slower than S5, but 126g faster than R5. You get the idea. Its the just-right answer for the rider trying to find a smart, intentional compromise. 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. 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. Clearance To Buzz The Tower The Soloist fits tires up to 34mm (measured), and wheels wide enough to support them. BBRighT-47 The BBRighT-47 bottom bracket, which first appeared on the R5-CX, is ideal for those who log big miles but don't have a pro wrench checking the bike over every day. It makes BB swaps a breeze (convenient if you're burning through hand-me-down components) and extends the life of the frame. Specifications Fork: Cervlo All-Carbon, Tapered Soloist Fork Wheels: Front: Alexrims Boondocks 5, 12x100mm, 24H, 21mm IW, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible Rear: Alexrims Boondocks 5, 12x142mm, 24H, 21mm IW, HG freehub, 6 bolt, tubeless compatible Axles: Cervelo Aero Thru-Axles, 12x100/142 Tires: Zaffiro Pro V G2.0 700x28c Bottom Bracket: JY BBright T47, for 24mm spindle Crankset: Shimano FC-RS510, 52/36T, 11 Speed Shifters: Shimano 105, R7020, 11 speed Front Derailleur: Shimano 105, R7000, 11 speed Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105, R7000 GS, 11 speed Cassette/Freewheel: Shimano 105, 11-30, 11 Speed Chain: Shimano HG601, 11 speed Brakes: Shimano 105 Rotors: Shimano RT66 6-Bolt Handlebars: Cervlo Alloy, 31.8mm clamp Stem: Cervlo ST36 Alloy Headset FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 Seatpost: Cervlo SP27 Carbon Pedals: Sold Separately Saddle: Selle Italia Model X SuperFlow FeC.