Description
Cervélo Soloist Shimano 105 Race 2026 – Fast, Smart, and Exceptional Value
Why Choose the Cervelo Soloist 105 Race?
If you want a bike that’s genuinely fast without paying top-tier pricing, this is the Soloist to buy. Cervélo has paired the reliable Shimano 105 mechanical groupset, the Reserve 40/44 carbon wheelset, and a 4iiii GEN3+ Powermeter to create a setup that delivers:
- Real aerodynamic gains
- A lightweight, responsive chassis
- Serious speed at a friendly price point
Why Riders Choose the Soloist
Originally the secret weapon of pro teams like CSC and the Cervélo TestTeam, the Soloist returns – re-engineered for modern racers and endurance athletes. It sits perfectly between the S5 and R5 – borrowing the aero efficiency of the S5 and the low weight and climbing agility of the R5, a bike celebrated by pros and amateurs for its stability and confidence on technical descents. With decades of Cervélo’s race-bike development behind it, the Soloist feels dialed-in from the first pedal stroke.
The result? A road bike that’s fast, agile, and remarkably adaptable. The true Goldilocks of Cervélo’s lineup: aero enough to race, light enough to climb, and tough enough for everyday training.
Features:
- 4iiii Powermeter, single-sided
- Reserve 40/44 Carbon Wheelset
- Shimano 105 Groupset – 12-speed mechanical
- Aerodynamic Frame Design: Engineered tube shapes reduce drag while maintaining low weight. Perfect for high-speed breakaways and headwind efforts.
- Lightweight Carbon Chassis: Lighter than the Aero-Focused S5, making it nimble on climbs and fast on the flats.
- Race-Optimised Geometry: Shared with the pro-proven R5, offering responsive handling and superior stability.
Specifications
- Model: Cervélo Soloist 105 Race 2026
- Colours: Dark Slate, Serpentine
- Colour Finish: Satin Frame / Gloss Logo
- Sizes (contact us for availability): 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61
- Fork: Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Soloist Fork
- Headset: FSA IS2 1-1/4, 45° x 45° / 1-1/2, 36° x 45°
- Seatpost: Cervélo SP27 Carbon
- Shifter/Brake: Shimano 105, R7120
- Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105, R7100
- Front Derailleur: Shimano 105, R7100
- Brake Rotors: Shimano CL700 Centrelock
- Front Thru Axle: Cervélo Aero Thru Axle Front, M12x1.5mm, 127mm length
- Rear Thru Axle: Cervélo Aero Thru Axle Rear, M12x1.5mm, 170.5mm length
- Crankset: Shimano 105, R7100, 52/36T
- Power Meter: 4iiii Precision, GEN3+ Single Sided
- Bottom Bracket: FSA, T47 BBright for 24mm spindle
- Handlebar: Cervélo HB13 Carbon, 31.8mm clamp
- Stem: Cervélo ST36 Alloy
- Saddle: Prologo Nago R4 PAS Steel
- Cassette: Shimano 105, R7101, 11-34T, 12-Speed
- Chain: Shimano M7100
- Front Wheel: Reserve 40, Reserve hub, 12x100mm, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible
- Rear Wheel: Reserve 44, Reserve hub, 4 Pawl, 12x142mm, HG freehub, 24H, centerlock, tubeless compatible
- Tyres: Vittoria Corsa N.EXT TLR G2.0 700x29c
- Accessories: Cervélo Front Computer/Accessory Mount 810 – Cervélo Rear Accessory Mount
2026 Cervélo Soloist 105 Race Road Bike (Speed Meets Versatility)
The 2026 Cervélo Soloist 105 Race is the perfect fusion of lightweight climbing prowess and aerodynamic speed. Designed for serious riders who want one road bike that can truly do it all. Place on podiums, lead breakaways, grind out solo training km’s. The new Soloist delivers top-tier performance in every ride scenario.
Built to Race. Designed for Reality.
Originally the secret weapon of pro teams like CSC and the Cervélo TestTeam, the Soloist returns – re-engineered for modern racers and endurance athletes. The Cervélo Soloist 2026 is engineered to hit the sweet spot between Cervélo’s S5 aero speed machine and the ultra-light R5 climbing bike. The result? A road bike that’s fast, agile, and impressively adaptable.
