Cervelo Soloist Carbon

Price Paid:  $3899.00 at Canyon Cycle

Favorite Ride:
Alpine loop utah

Bike Setup:
Cervelo S2 Ultegra

Summary:
Cervelo S2!! Ultegra build up.

Strengths:
Light, smooth, fast!!

Weaknesses:
Cheap stock wheelset

Similar Products Used:
Specialized

Price Paid:  $5000.00 at Piermont Bicycle Con

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
The Hump

Bike Setup:
As described above, full D.A. 7900, Williams 58c wheels for training, Zipp 404 tubulars for racing.

Summary:
2009 Cervelo S2, Dura Ace 7900, full bike. Upgrades: Wheels are Williams 58c carbon clinchers, seat is Specialized Toupe, cluster is D.A. 7900 11-25, bars FSA K-Wing carbon, stem, FSA OS-115. Bike as described weighs 16 lbs 5 oz with Keo Carbon Ti pedals, cages, computer. 15 lbs 4 oz with Zipp 404 tubuar race wheels. That's 15 oz. lighter than my Cannondale Six13 with the same wheels, which really surprised me, that does indicate the the frame is lighter than the 1100 gram claimed weight.

Bike is a very solid racing platform, amazingly light/stiff, surprisingly comfortable. I weigh 170-180lbs and the bike feels firm but not harsh when I ride it. Ideal for competitive rides, handles like a laser, transfers every ounce of power to the rear wheel, any aero benefit (that's what they're selling here) would be a major plus, I'm 51 and race with 35+ guys, I need all the help I can get. I strongly feel that for the total investment in this bike of about $6K, it offers value compared to the competition that's pretty hard to beat.

Strengths:
Solid as a rock for racing, climbs great, very fast bike. Surprisingly supple for such a stiff CF frame. Very light. Beautiful finish. Amazingly responsive. Best racing bike I've ridden.

Weaknesses:
Not the bike to take on a 3+ hour ride on nasty/rough chip/seal country roads. I have two other more comfortable bikes for that, I wouldn't take the S2 out for 100 miles, but that may change as I get used to the aggressive position on the new bike.

Similar Products Used:
I've ridden a few other full CF bikes, but my Six13 is half aluminum.

Price Paid:  $5000.00 at COMPETITIVE CYCLIST

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
MT PISGAH

Bike Setup:
CAMPY RECORD 08

Summary:
I RESEARCHED CARBON FRAMES FOR THREE YEARS. THE CERVELO IS THE BEST CARBON FRAME OUT THERE TODAY. IT IS LIGHT , IT SET THE BAR ON ALL THE STRENGTH AND CRASH TEST THAT ALL TOUR FRAMES MUST MEET. A LOT OF ENGINEERING WENT INTO THIS FRAME, AND IT SHOWS. 2008 MODEL

Strengths:
CLIMBING, ACCELERATION, AERODYNAMICS, HANDLING,

Weaknesses:
SLIGHT COSMETIC BLEMISHES IN THE CARBON WEAVES AND PAINT

Similar Products Used:
TREK OCLV , AEGIS AERO SVELTE , CANNODALE,
CAMPAGNOLO, MAVIC, FSA, BROOKS

Price Paid:  $35.00 at BikeWorks Kona

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
healdsberg, ca

Bike Setup:
Da 10sp, fsa controls, easton circuit (excellent wheels surprised me)

Summary:
Rented a slc-sl in Kilua-Kona. OMG, what a bike. It;s pure evil. I am totally trashed and it's this beauty's fault. Climbs great, corners on rails, light, aero. Makes me want to go farther than I should. Great bike, but not worth the premium over my cannondale system6. Buy some wheels or don't work the overtime and ride your regular ride more.

Strengths:
The best bike on the planet. Slightly better than my system 6 (can't put my finger on it...)Great parts setup

Weaknesses:
BB flex at high torque- 14% gradient, track starts etc.
Price.

Similar Products Used:
Cdale caad 6, system 6, Cervelo r2.5

Price Paid:  $4449.00 at Brielle Cyclery

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Cervelo Soloist

Bike Setup:
Setup was done perfectly by the shop. I recommend going to Brielle.

Summary:
This is the best bike I have ever had. The fitting was done perfectly. My setup could not be better and I could not be any faster on this bike.

Strengths:
Quick, responsive, and light

Similar Products Used:
Soloist team