Cervelo Soloist

[109er]

Pretty excited to see how this thing rides. I've ridden some of the best aluminum frames out there (CAAD-8, CAAD-10, Velocite Selene, Spooky Skeletor). Im stoked to add this in there now.



Frame: Cervelo Soloist
Fork: Alpha Q GS10
Stem: Alpha Q Prolite
Handlebar: Ritchey WCS Evo Curve
Headset: FSA??
Crankset: Sram Rival
Shifters: Sram Red
Derailleur(s): Sram Rival
Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 6700
Chain: Shimano Ultegra 6600
Brakes: Feather
Seatpost: Cervelo carbon
Saddle: Selle San Marco
Pedals: Speedplay Zero stainless
Wheels: American Classic 420s
Tires: Diamante Pro
Cables: Gore RideOn
Bottle Cage(s): Velocite Ethereal
Bartape: BBB Race Ribbon

[Frankie - B]

So you should! this bike looks good.

[Monkeyboy3333]

Just finished my S1 build, will get some pics posted up tonight, your soloist looks great

[Monkeyboy3333]

weight?

[109er]

thanks guys, I havent weighed it yet. Im guessing 17-18lbs.

[btompkins0112]

Do you see better shifting with the solid chainring??

[109er]

Yes actually. However that is not the reason why I bought it. I bought it to make me look fast.

[btompkins0112]

Yes actually. However that is not the reason why I bought it. I bought it to make me look fast.

Of course! I was just wondering if better shifting was a secondary result!!!

I have been considering switching from my shimano 6700 cranks (shift like an absolute dream) and the lighter hollowgrams (shift like crap).......thinking an aero chainring might make it worth the swap.

[jta]

Beautiful build, 109er. Have a general question for anyone who may have some thoughts. I just bought a used 2008 Cervelo Soloist in the anodized gray, mostly stock build. It's great for shorter, more aggressive rides/training and perfect complement to a Cervelo RS that I use for longer rides. However, I find that it feels sluggish and working a lot harder to keep wheels spinning compared to my RS, even with Dura Ace wheels swapped in. What can you suggest to improve performance?

Shifters, Front/Rear Derailleurs, Cassette: Ultegra 6600/6700

Crankset: FSA Gossamer
Handle bars and stem: FSA Omega Compact, OS-190
Wheels: Dura Ace C24 Clinchers with Conti GP4000s
Brakes: Cervelo Mach 1
Saddle: Fizik Antares
Pedals: Time Iclic Racers

[justkeepedaling]

I can't think of anything major off the top of my head, so I'll say, check your BB bearings/tightness and maybe it's the Gossamer crank. Not a fan of FSA cranks and I have one on my P2 SL

[jta]

Thanks for the suggestion justkeeppedaling: The bottom bracket/crank was my suspicion, too - good to hear someone else confirm that as a likely cause. After I bought the bike I basically took apart everything for inspection and cleaning/tuning, with the exception of the bottom bracket area. Looks like it has some grime and gunk caught up in it. I don't have bottom bracket tools, so maybe I'll have the shop install a new one - think a dura ace BB is not much more than an Ultegra, so it could be a relatively inexpensive fix for a bump in performance.

And, apologies. I incorrectly listed my brakes as Cervelo Mach 1's. They are actually Cervelo Mach 2, which is good because I want to be able to stop when I am traveling at twice the speed of sound.

[Fatbiker]

Still one of my all time favourite frames! In the best color.