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.
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 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 2025 | CerveloSoloist 2024 |  SpecializedTarmac SL8 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stackmm | 566 | 566 | 544−22 |
| Reachmm | 392 | 392 | 384−8 |
| Head tube angle° | 73.0 | 73.0 | 73.0 |
| Seat tube angle° | 73.0 | 73.0 | 74.0+1.0 |
| Chainstaymm | 410 | 410 | 410 |
| Wheelbasemm | 995 | 995 | 978−17 |
| BB dropmm | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| BB heightmm | — | — | 268 |
| Standovermm | — | — | 768 |
| Part | Soloist 56 | Soloist 56 | Tarmac SL8 54 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stem | 100 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Bar | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Crank | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm | 172.5 mm |
Specialized S-works Tarmac SL8: how does it stack up 12 months on? · +. Under 7kg ready to ride · +. Fast, decisive handling · +. Compliant enough for long rides.
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