Cervelo Soloist
Racers who want Cervelo geometry without halo pricing. Compare stack/reach to R5.
The mid-tier Cervelo race bike: less exotic than R5/S5, still a race position. A lot of riders' first Cervelo that actually fits like a race bike.
Racers who want Cervelo geometry without halo pricing. Compare stack/reach to R5.
The mid-tier Cervelo race bike: less exotic than R5/S5, still a race position. A lot of riders' first Cervelo that actually fits like a race bike.
Aero racers. If you want light and conventional, R5; if you want endurance, Caledonia.
The aero Cervelo: V-stem, deep tubes, and a bike that wants to be ridden fast in a straight line and still corners better than its looks suggest.
Racers who like Cannondale's handling and want the serviceable frame. Synapse is the taller sibling; SuperX is the CX/gravel race cousin.
The fourth-generation EVO keeps the third generation's geometry but goes lighter, slipperier, and back to a threaded BSA bottom bracket. Same fit as the 2020–2022 bike, easier to live with.
Racers and fast club riders who want the modern Tarmac. If you came off an SL7, check that the stack/reach still matches your size.
The current Specialized race bike: lighter than SL7, still aero, and famously 'it just disappears' if the fit is right. Size by stack/reach — the 54/56 split is where a lot of riders hop.
| Measurement |  CerveloSoloist 2023 |  CerveloS5 2022 |  CannondaleSuperSix EVO 2027 |  SpecializedTarmac SL8 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stackmm | 566 | 565−1 | 545−21 | 544−22 |
| Reachmm | 392 | 392 | 387−5 | 384−8 |
| Head tube angle° | 73.0 | 73.0 | 71.2−1.8 | 73.0 |
| Seat tube angle° | 73.0 | 73.0 | 74.0+1.0 | 74.0+1.0 |
| Chainstaymm | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 |
| Wheelbasemm | 995 | 994−1 | 1010+15 | 978−17 |
| BB dropmm | 72 | 70−2 | 72 | 72 |
| BB heightmm | — | — | — | 268 |
| Standovermm | — | — | — | 768 |
| Part | Soloist 56 | S5 56 | SuperSix EVO 54 | Tarmac SL8 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Bar | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Crank | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm |
The cockpit on this Soloist is not the standard one that comes with this model. Instead, it's a more integrated, sleek cockpit that Cervelo uses on its R5, ...
2023 Cervelo Soloist 61cm Force AXS w/ Upgrades ; Category: Road Complete Bikes ; Condition: Excellent - Lightly Ridden ; Seller Type: Private Seller ; Frame Size: ...
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That spec retails for £8,250 and is said to weigh 7.16kg in a size 56. You can read Sam's full review here. The Specialized Tarmac SL8 will be at the ...
# Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert #### VERDICT: - Very Good - Quite good - Not so good ### Specialized SL8 Expert: Ride The SL8 was noticeably comfortable, but there was a sense o…
