I got the spec’d out version of this bike with Di2 and reserve carbon wheels and she is a beast! Fast, responsive, comfortable, just the best carbon bike and it’s beautiful! We don’t have any problems keeping up with the S5s and Tarmacs in our group. Zoooom!!!
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!! I may put a pair of aero wheels on here as well to speed it up a bit and make it look cooler :). Congrats on the new bike!!
@normanderson01
Жыл бұрын
Same here. Picked up my Ultegra Di2 Gold Flake last week. The bike is insanely fast and smooth. I upgraded to an Enve AR bar and stem. Just waiting on the GP5000s TR to come and it'll be perfect!
@nelsdale1137
Жыл бұрын
@@hikerbikeromar You mentioned putting on some aero wheels. What rim depth do you think would be a good pair for the frame given that it’s a good balance of weight and speed?
@nelsdale1137
Жыл бұрын
@@normanderson01 I think I would do the same with the Enve bar/stem. We’re you more concerned with the aero efficiency or the weight or dampening?
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
@Nels Dale, great questions! Over the years, I’ve come to find 48mm rim depth the perfect compromise between weight and aerodynamics. Moreover, I’ve found that anything above 48mm starts to be more difficult to control in crosswinds, and confident bike handling becomes much more important. Regarding the aero bars, for me it was really more of a value thing. The aero bars that the higher specced versions of this bike ship with are a more expensive carbon fiber, so the weight is reduced, and I just wish Cervelo would have just made the aero bars standard on all the versions just to increase the value a bit. The actual aero watt savings I’m sure are so minimal, so I am not worried about that at all. Even the weight savings is pretty minimal. The only real reason I would now spend the money to switch to aftermarket aero bars are for comfort since the palms have a wider platform to rest on, and for looks :)
@jimibennett82
Жыл бұрын
I ended up getting the Cervelo Caledonia with the full mech 105 groupset, including the crank, for $3200. It's basically the endurance version of the soloist but fast when you want it to be. Great bike and great review.
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Awesome choice! I think my next bike will definitely be a variant of the Caledonia as well.
@joneastwood
Жыл бұрын
I got the same bike in size 48cm and upgraded to Ultegra Di2 12 speed! This would be my very first carbon bike coming from Trek Emonda ALR 5 and all I could say is DAMN, this thing is a beast! Unfortunately, I live in a very cold city and I only got to use the bike for only 700km so far but I can't wait to ride the crap out of it next year! Great video, Keep up the good work!
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! I also have ridden the Emonda ALR 5 and I agree that this Soloist just feels SO much faster and snappier. It's night and day difference. Your Soloist build sounds awesome. Congrats on the purchase!
@laminarthos8211
Жыл бұрын
Hey Jon, was wondering what's the weight of a 48?
@Ggosciu
5 ай бұрын
how much was the ultegra di12?
@benjaminwolf9801
Жыл бұрын
Definitely did a great job with the review!
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@patrickpecson6883
Жыл бұрын
Great review! Appreciate the amount of detail you provide
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@quantumdecoherence1289
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video production mate, and review. You should be getting many more subscribers.
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words!!
@brownhome1928
12 күн бұрын
I bought this bike last week. Coming from an Aethos, I just want something stiffer and more "race" oriented. So far, love it. I test rode a SL8 and it didn't wow me. Opted for the force build with the reserve wheels. First ride showed a higher average speed than the Aethos and the same comfort.
@honestreviewer3283
6 ай бұрын
Should a novice racer buy this? YES! It's ALL you need. When I was a Cat. 2 riding steel Pinarellos with Campagnolo Chorus back in the 90s, this would have been the best bike in the world.
@blaquaman1739
Жыл бұрын
Awesome review. I’m sold I think this will be my first race bike
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Awesome man! You’ll love it, it’s really an awesome ride!
@gmupps1
Жыл бұрын
Bought this exact bike in alpenglow size 51. This is my first road bike (coming from an aluminum fixie). I wasn't looking for this exact bike, it found me (thanks supply chain shortages) but man do I love it. Based on your review, you are spot on. I got this bike because of one reason only, i want to go fast. And aerodynamic is where it shines based on my strava downhill segments info. I usually have the top time on my local hills avg around 44 mph. That's without much pedaling too. Just letting the bike and the hill do the work. But like I said man spot on review. I appreciate your opinions and honesty. Earned a new subscriber.
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words and for sharing your experience!! Wow 44mph is fast!! That’s awesome. The alpine glow color looked amazing, I had a hard time choosing between the two. Congrats on the new bike and thanks for watching!!
@gmupps1
Жыл бұрын
@@hikerbikeromar Really wanted that Gold Dust color. But that one is hard to find with the 105 set up from what I've seen. But all good. I'll be buying the GP5000 soon too once I put at least 1000 miles on the stock tires. Your other video sold me on that easy weight savings hack.
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
@@gmupps1 So glad to hear that! Yep, I am definitely slapping some GP5000's on here too pretty soon. Such an easy way to get added performance.
@Shadowboost
Жыл бұрын
@@gmupps1 I really want the gold, too, but wish I could see all three in person first
@gmupps1
Жыл бұрын
@@Shadowboost the alpenglow has a nice pearl white that glistens with a reddish pearl color under the sun. The cervelo logo also has reddish-brown color pearls under the sun but looks black otherwise.
@SPLSE
Жыл бұрын
Great overview. I think the 105 mech is a great choice to ride as is or build from. Then Ultegra Di2 if you want something out the door with no upgrades needed. I would skip the middle builds.
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@joneastwood
Жыл бұрын
This is literally what I did! I purchased the stock 105 mechanical a month ago and immediately upgraded to Ultegra Di2 and installed the 65mm aero wheels from my aluminum bike and it rides like a dream! Just waiting on my Easton EC70 Aero Handlebars and the build would be complete :)
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like an awesome build!!!
@nelsdale1137
Жыл бұрын
@@joneastwood How wide are the EC70 bars you are getting?
@joneastwood
Жыл бұрын
@@nelsdale1137 40mm
@김민석-o2m
Жыл бұрын
I'm a Korean looking for a soloist. Thank you so much for providing such a detailed review video. It cleared up a lot of my concerns about the Soloist. I was worried about the size and the shape of the frame depending on the size. I'm looking forward to more videos! Thank you. I've heard some comments about the durability of the Soloist BB, do you know anything about that?
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! Hmm, I haven’t heard anything negative about durability. Tons of people in my local bike group ride the soloist, and it’s been nothing but excellent. That was also my experience too. Unfortunately that is all I am able to say about that. So sorry!
@김민석-o2m
Жыл бұрын
@@hikerbikeromar I think Cervelo's Soloist is a good product, but I've heard some bad things about it, so I thought I'd ask! Thanks for the quick reply. I think your opinion is probably more appropriate.
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
@user-xd6jp6pu4p always happy to help! I definitely think it is a solid bike for sure.
@MrYawaw
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Please provide the weight of the bikes in kg as well in the future videos! Keep up the good job! 🎉😊
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
That is an excellent suggestion, thank you so much for the advice! And thank you for watching!
@AR-lz2br
Жыл бұрын
multiply .454 grams x number of pounds= kilograms
@Shadowboost
Жыл бұрын
I agree I wish it had 105 crank, but I can't think of any aero carbon bike at this price point. A couple hundred bucks delta seems chump change when you mentioned it.
@hudsons6006
Жыл бұрын
Canyon aeroad
@paulwheeless1080
Жыл бұрын
good review thanks! You might consider getting an inexpensive lavalier mic to simplify your audio.
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion! I totally agree, I need to invest in better audio gear.
@vaancee
Жыл бұрын
The seat post indeed is offset by 15mm. Size 48 and 51 are the only 2 sizes that come with a 0 offset seat post.
@alexteran8253
Ай бұрын
I recently bought this one and i love it so far. what would yall recommend to upgrade down the line?
@jackfrostaerrbacdaydreamer1547
Жыл бұрын
ok ive made up my mind ill buy this one instead of tarnac..ill go with mechanical gs too with ultegra or dura ace ...that black color way is LIT...
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
You’ll love it! It’s an awesome bike.
@maniastrat
Жыл бұрын
Yes it is hard to believe that a $3400 bike can't even get a matching crank. A perfect counter to this is Canyon CF SL8 you reviewed 6 months ago. One thousand cheaper & better Ultegra FULL groupset not to mention a kg + lighter ...Bike industry is out of control price wise I think & try to convince folks this is somehow better?
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
I agree! The soloist is an awesome bike but it is going to get increasingly difficult to start recommending bikes if the prices continue to climb.
@maniastrat
Жыл бұрын
@@hikerbikeromar I know right? Higher prices & higher weight does not seem a good deal 😉
@beleebit
2 ай бұрын
How tall are you? I got a size 56 as well and I am 5’11 with 81cm in-seam. You seem around 6’2 if I’m not mistaken. How would you say the frame sizes run?
@hikerbikeromar
2 ай бұрын
I’m 6’1 with an 86.5 cm inseam, and in retrospect, I think the 56 was too small. The sizes run pretty standard to other brands, so if you typically ride a 56, I think that would be a good choice for you here too.
@jaymckay88
Жыл бұрын
Di2 electronic a beast, can finally hang with my crit bros
@maxenra
Жыл бұрын
What are some other choices out there for the streamlined cable-routing? Absolutely love the clean look it provides.
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
I love the look too! A few other options that come to mind: Canyon Aeroad, Trek Madone, Cervelo S5 - those are some of my favorite. However, it’s becoming more and more common now, so most manufacturers have at least one option in that style.
@maxenra
Жыл бұрын
@@hikerbikeromar Super awesome! Thanks for the reply, I'll look into those!
@oldkicker8958
Жыл бұрын
I’m looking to add a road bike to stay in shape for MTB. I’m 63 so I’m not looking to win any races. Been looking at some Treks so do you think for my age would the Domane SL5 be a good choice or would you recommend something else in the low $3K price range? I’m glad I found you, great job and humble!👍
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! Yes I think the Domane would be PERFECT for you. I ride a domane and absolutely love it. It's super comfortable while still being quite fast if you put the right tires and innertubes on it. The only other options that come to mind for that price range would be a Canyon Aeroad, but those are going to be a bit more aggressive and are race bikes after all. So I think the Domane is the absolute best choice for you (and most people frankly). Thanks again!
@oldkicker8958
Жыл бұрын
I liked your review on the AL 4! Thank You!
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome, thank you for watching!
@marlonhernandez706
2 ай бұрын
Buying it next week
@hikerbikeromar
2 ай бұрын
You’ll love it!
@marlonhernandez706
2 ай бұрын
@@hikerbikeromar I have not ride in over 7 years plus I am disabled. I was able to do 28 miles for starters. The bike felt great and I’m hoping to get much stronger and faster. I had a 14 mile average with slight elevation.
@hikerbikeromar
2 ай бұрын
@@marlonhernandez706 That's fanstastic! 28 miles is a great distance. Glad to know!
@mark6865
Жыл бұрын
Any idea what a stock 105 with pedals on a 51cm frame would weigh? 19lbs+ seems heavy.
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
It's hard for me to say, but my guess is it would be very close to 19 lbs exactly, but perhaps a tad under.
@porscheracer01
4 ай бұрын
colnago v3 with Shimano DI2 Ultegra vs Soloist Dis Ultegra?
@robertovazquez3348
Жыл бұрын
Greetings! Excellent video, I ask you what is your saddle height in centimeters, how much is the stem? 100mm or 110mm? What is the difference between the saddle and the handlebar? I measure 6 feet with an 87 cm inseam, the height of my saddle is 78.5 cm. Thank you for your answer, it would help me a lot to know if I need size 56 or 58.
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the comment! Right now I am traveling, so I am not able to measure my bike’s particular geometry, but from your height and inseam, I would almost certainly say you’d want a size 56. I am 6’1 with an 87 inseam as well, and I can fit on either a 56 or a 58, I prefer 56. In fact, 56 is nearly perfect for me.
@robertovazquez3348
Жыл бұрын
I think the same as you! When you can, send me your measurements, especially the difference between the saddle and the handlebars, it would be of great importance to decide what is best for me. Thank you!
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Hey man! So I just measured, my saddle is 80 cm high from the middle of the chainring to the top most point of the saddle. And then the distance between the handlebar and the very tip of the seatpost is 67cm. Hope this helps!
@robertovazquez3348
Жыл бұрын
@@hikerbikeromar Thanks
@juniorengo344
Жыл бұрын
Hello I’m new to road bike. How this bike compare to the Canyon ultimate cf cl8. That one you review recently. Thanks
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Great question! Spec for spec, the Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8 is a better value, as long as you don’t mind rim breaks. It’s lighter and got better components. If you are new to road bikes, you’ll probably prefer the Canyon Ultimate CF SL 8.
@juniorengo344
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Miki-ti3uo
Жыл бұрын
I've built myself a 2,800EUR bike lighter than the Cervelo Soloist, R5 and S5. More lighter cheaper and aerodynamic than any of the 2023 models. How can I claim that? I also own a Cervelo S5 disc. I bought used parts everybody gave up to buy into the disc brake hype.
@brittle1
Жыл бұрын
Or the more relevant question is, “can you buy?”
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
True!
@frankficarrotta9683
6 ай бұрын
I was looking at the Soloist as a frame only. Retails for $2,700. Every reviewers says, if the S5 and R5 had a baby it would be a Soloist. They all say it. Direct from Cervelo marketing I guess. I haven’t heard any reviews explain how two $5,800 parents produce a $2,700 offspring. Is the price of the S5 and R5 inflated? Or is the soloist inferior to its parents? Perhaps a little bit of both.
@BikeLife154
Жыл бұрын
The manufacturers make me sick when I see bikes like this. It's full of landfill parts for a high price of $3400! You get Alex rims? Who? $200-300 wheels retail. You don't even get full mechanical 105. I can buy that saddle for less than $30. Basic cheap handlebars and terrible tyres for that price. Realistically, that bike is a $2000 bike or less. Cyclists need to wake up, and I include myself!
@petersouthernboy6327
4 ай бұрын
Don't buy it. Theyre selling plenty of them without you.
@lancercool1992
Ай бұрын
frameset is $2700, now pay?
@domodoeslife4741
3 күн бұрын
But you can pay more and get more. Does that make those bikes worse. You can usually add up the upgrades and see if it's worth it. The issue is if the frame was intentionally cheapened which it is not
@universe-juice
Жыл бұрын
Good review 👍
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@universe-juice
Жыл бұрын
@@hikerbikeromar you are very welcome. I love the way you review. Very down to earth and matter of fact. Hope you stay like this. I've got a feeling if you do, you will have plenty of devoted fans in the future!
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jason!! 🙏
@nelsdale1137
Жыл бұрын
@@hikerbikeromar Great, great review …THANK YOU!!!
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
@@nelsdale1137 Thank you so much for watching!
@FreeMTrider
Жыл бұрын
The Soloist looks almost exactly like my 2020 S3.
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
I agree! I have a 2020 S3 as well, and it looks very similar.
@FreeMTrider
Жыл бұрын
@@hikerbikeromar great review!
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@michaelholmes137
Жыл бұрын
@@hikerbikeromar how does the ride quality compare with the 2020 S3?
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Excellent question! I’ve found that the soloist is a bit more comfortable in terms of stiffness. It’s not quite as stiff as the S3. I’d say the S3 is a faster bike but not as comfortable. The Soloist is still fast though, and still stiff enough! It’s a good compromise between stiffness and comfort. The S3 on the other hand, is strictly about speed, and the ride quality can be a tad harsh at times.
@HybrisParExcellence
Жыл бұрын
What made you go with the 56 instead of the 58?
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
That’s a good question. I can fit both sizes pretty well. I went 56 because I like the benefits of a smaller frame for the race geometry. Easier to transport, a bit lighter, and not as stretched. But most bike fitters would put me on a 58.
@atomichamster1721
Жыл бұрын
@@hikerbikeromar Can you tell me how tall you are? I am 1,88m (about 6'2'') with quite long legs and arms, and everyone tells me I should ride a 58. My current bike is a 56, and I went for that because as you called it, I felt too stretched on the 58. Not sure whether my occasional pain in the back comes comes from that though 🤔. And BTW, awesome review 👍, I'll definitively consider buying the 105 Di2 version. And replacing the crank set right from the start...
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Hey man, I’m almost as tall as you, at 6’1. I am told by several bike fitters that I am in between sizes of 56 and 58. But 58 on any Cervelo almost always gives me palm pain and pain/numbness on my underside. 56 doesn’t give me any such pain, but it puts a little more strain on my neck since it’s not as upright. Hmm, I’ve been told that back pain is usually a result of a frame being too big. Is it upper back pain, or lower back pain?
@atomichamster1721
Жыл бұрын
Thx! I'll stick to 56 then. The pain is in the lower back, but maybe I just need some more planking sessions in the gym 😅
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Interesting! My local bike fitter told me that’s usually a symptom of the bike being too big, but I wonder if I’m your case it has to do with the saddle height. Hopefully over time it will get better!
@benmayes7962
Жыл бұрын
This is good
@ehrenfull
Жыл бұрын
The bike looks and I bet performs great but they are taking the piss by including a non-105 crankset on a $3400 bike.
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
I have no idea! I agree, I just don’t get it.
@borasumer
Ай бұрын
This bike needs a deeper set of wheels for sure.
@CarlosRojasBaritono
Жыл бұрын
It’s looks like my Cervélo S2 but with Disc brakes and Wider tyres 😂.
@JFomo
Жыл бұрын
19.75lbs, 8.95kgs. Oof.
@Miki-ti3uo
Жыл бұрын
Check out my Cervélo Soloist Carbon 2006 at 7,05kg lighter than the S5 2023 and lighter than the R5 2023.
@eduardoschneider2010
5 ай бұрын
Comparing this bike to other brands like canyon, cube, rose. I can see that is not worth it. Many other brands give much more for the money, with full components of high quality. At this price you can get full Ultegra.
@hikerbikeromar
5 ай бұрын
Agreed
@youtube_chose_word_for_you
Жыл бұрын
in some case I really like this bike. but also don't like it. may be Caledonian is the most real middle ground for cervelo. soloist for me feel more to aero.
@nelsonlopez879
Ай бұрын
The 105 crankset is nasty looking too
@Al.2
Жыл бұрын
Just press the button for kg's for a second, will ya.
@Paul-qb7lo
Жыл бұрын
19.75 lbs!!!!
@dsonyay
Жыл бұрын
No 105 Crankset. Man.. thats just wrong
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
I completely agree 100%!!!! I have no clue why they would not include a 105 crankset, I really don't get it.
@auricschiller
Жыл бұрын
I think I'd fit him to a bike larger than 56 lol.
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
Haha trust me man, everyone tells me that! But 56 feels perfect for me! 🤷♂️
@patriciopadilla5872
Жыл бұрын
Wtf!! 9kg road bike 🤯
@comedyman112
Жыл бұрын
Van rysel EDR CF is full carbon, hydro disc, full 105 at 2000 euros and 8.2kg , like damn...makes this cervelo look overpriced af
@RyanWilson876
Жыл бұрын
Mechanical over electrical anyway. Electronic stuff is garbage.
@brandonleggins1237
Жыл бұрын
Heavy
@johnnnewmex
6 ай бұрын
I am for any bike videos that don't have British accents 😂
@eduardoschneider2010
5 ай бұрын
There is no reason to justify the price, shit components. Is the carbon at least the best version of carbon available by cervelo?
@JFomo
Жыл бұрын
All Shimano cranksets look the same to me. There's nothing visually special about them. 105 or not, it looks the same.
@speakfuco
Жыл бұрын
True, only weight is different
@jms493
Жыл бұрын
What a pig of a bike. Need to throw out the saddle, wheels, tires, stem, crank and handlebars. I wonder if you can get it below 17 lbs.
@quantumdecoherence1289
Жыл бұрын
Only with rim brakes, bro. Good luck getting any disc brake bike below 17lbs without throwing thousands for Liteweight $5k wheels, all carbon bits and upgrades. It's not the frame.
@Deadmansc1ick
Жыл бұрын
Cool bike. I wish I could afford a bike like this. Trek domane al4 I have lol.
@hikerbikeromar
Жыл бұрын
I have the Trek Domane AL 4 as well, and it’s one of my favorite bikes I’ve ever ridden!!
@Deadmansc1ick
Жыл бұрын
@@hikerbikeromar it’s my first road bike but I do like it. Takes a while after not riding a bike for 20 years. Your videos are very good and informative. Keep up the good work 👍
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