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Soloist 105 Race Carbon Wheel Road Bike
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Balanced aero road performance and mechanical reliability define the Soloist 105 Race
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I like this build for riders who value simplicity and performance. The mechanical 105 setup is dependable and easy to service, and the frame feels just as fast as higher-end builds. It’s a smart race bike for long-term ownership."
The Soloist 105 Race is built for riders who want one high-performance road bike that can handle everything from weekly training miles to full-gas race efforts. Drawing directly from Cervélo’s race heritage, the Soloist frame slots perfectly between lightweight climbing efficiency and aerodynamic speed. It’s lighter than a full aero platform, more slippery than a traditional climbing bike, and tuned for real-world road racing.
At the heart of the bike is a carbon frame engineered for stiffness under power and stability at speed. Internal routing keeps airflow clean, while the threaded T47 bottom bracket improves durability and serviceability over time. Clearance for larger road tires allows the bike to adapt easily to rough pavement, endurance-focused setups, or race-day rubber depending on your goals.
The 105 Race build emphasizes reliability and value without compromising performance. Shimano’s 105 drivetrain offers precise mechanical shifting and confident braking, while race-ready wheels enhance acceleration and rolling efficiency. Whether you’re building fitness, chasing results, or lining up for your first start line, the Soloist 105 Race delivers true race-bike performance in a package built to last.
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Details
- Fast, balanced road bike for racing, training, and everyday performance riding
- Race-proven geometry inspired by the R5 for precise handling and stability
- Aerodynamic tube shaping without the weight penalty of a pure aero bike
- Mechanical Shimano 105 drivetrain for reliable, easy-to-maintain performance
- Wide tire clearance for improved comfort and control on mixed road surfaces
- Carbon frame designed to handle high mileage in all conditions
- Item #CVL1X54
- Frame Material
- Carbon
- Fork
- Cervélo All-Carbon, Tapered Soloist Fork
- Headset
- FSA IS2 1-1/4 x 1-1/2
- Shifters
- Shimano 105 R7120
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano 105 R7100
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano 105 R7100
- Crankset
- Shimano 105 R7100
- Chainring Sizes
- 52/36t
- Crank Arm Length
- [48–51cm] 165mm, [54–56cm] 170mm, [58–61cm] 172.5mm
- Bottom Bracket
- BBright
- Cassette
- Shimano 105 R7101 (12-speed)
- Cassette Range
- 11–34t
- Chain
- Shimano M7100
- Brakeset
- Shimano 105
- Brake Type
- hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- Shimano CL700 (centerlock)
- Handlebar
- Cervélo HB13 Carbon
- Handlebar Width
- [48cm] 36cm, [51cm] 38cm, [54–56cm] 40cm, [58–61cm] 42cm
- Stem
- Cervélo ST36 Alloy
- Stem Length
- [48cm] 80mm, [51cm] 90mm, [54–56cm] 100mm, [58–61cm] 110mm
- Saddle
- Prologo Nago R4 PAS Steel
- Seatpost
- Cervélo SP27 Carbon
- Wheelset
- [front] Reserve 40, [rear] Reserve 44
- Hubs
- Reserve
- Front Axle
- 12 x 100mm thru
- Rear Axle
- 12 x 142mm thru
- Tires
- Vittoria Corsa N.EXT TLR G2.0
- Tire Size
- 700x29c
- Pedals
- not included
- Manufacturer Warranty
- [frame] lifetime
- Activity
- road cycling

The Everyday Breakaway Bike
Race-light. Aero-fast. Ready to train hard and leap off the front when it matters
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Looks Like A Race Bike, Rides Like A Race Bike
The same handling geometry pros trust on descents. Soloist rides exactly like that.
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Fast Like S5, Light Like R5
Lighter than S5, faster than R5. Built for training days and race days equally.
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Aero Routing, Zero Hassle
Full internal routing for aerodynamics, minus the hassle. Change stem length without touching the brakes.
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Clearance To Buzz The Tower
Fits tires up to 34mm measured. Room for wider wheels and real-world road conditions.
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BBRight-47
The threaded bottom bracket standard from R5-CX. Easy to swap, built to extend frame life for riders who put in real miles.
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The Cervélo Difference
Cervélo was founded in 1995 by engineers with a singular focus: measurable speed. From the start, the brand has taken an uncompromising, data-driven approach to bike design, defining clear performance goals, validating them through testing, and refining every detail until gains are proven.
This process has produced some of the most aerodynamically efficient, lightweight, and stiff bikes in the sport. Across road, aero road, triathlon, endurance, and track platforms, Cervélo continues to set benchmarks for performance and efficiency, trusted by professional teams and riders who demand results they can feel on the road.