I understand the S-series is the ‘aero’ road series, the R-series I assume is less aero, maybe lighter? I noticed the Soloist is no longer being produced acc. to their website. Can someone give feedback on how the Soloist compares. I’m looking into Cervelo for my next road bike, and selling my current. Will be used for some training, group rides, and hopefully draft legal tri’s in the future. I assume I’d go R-series for my purposes, or Soloist. No way I can afford a new R-series. Thanks all.
The soloist is the S series now…with very little modification
The R series is more of a lighter, bike and less expensive road bike …not as aero but more comfortable. Different geometry in the RS…
My understanding is that the R series is a light draft-oriented road race bike, ie not highly aero. Cervelo Test Team used it in most stages of the Tour de France, and also the cobblestone races, eg Paris-Roubaix, with the RS.
The Soloist is now the S series as jonnyo mentioned. S1 is aluminum, S2+ is carbon.
If you want a bike that is primarily road with some tri capabilities at a good price, the S1 is a good choice. It has a dual seatpost function that allows switching back and forth into a tri and road position.
Graham
(edited to add TdF)
the RS has a taller headtube than the R3 so it is more comfortable for some people
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thank you all for the info. I appreciate it.
The 2010 S1 is shipping with the one position seatpost. At least the first couple that we’ve received so far are.
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My understanding is that the R series is a light draft-oriented road race bike, ie not highly aero. Cervelo Test Team used it in most stages of the Tour de France, and also the cobblestone races, eg Paris-Roubaix, with the RS.
(edited to add TdF)
It’s a shame of the edit :-). Actually in the Tour 8 out of 9 guys rode the S3. Only Carlos Sastre rode an R-series bike, the R3SL. The only race the whole year where a majority of riders was on an R-series bike was Paris-Roubaix.
Cheers,
Gerard.
the RS has a taller headtube than the R3 so it is more comfortable for some people
Also a longer wheel base and bowed seat stays.
What size are you looking for.
I have 2 framesets for sale:
2007 54 Soloist carbon
or
2007 56 R3
each come with frame, fork, seatpost, and headset.
$1500 shipped each via paypal.
the RS has a taller headtube than the R3 so it is more comfortable for some people
Also a longer wheel base and bowed seat stays.
An a Soloist can give you a scare if you try to turn and your foot is in the way. Every once and a while, it scares me that I can not turn. Maybe shorter cranks would fix that.
You are going to have toe overlap with Cervelo R series and S series in the smaller sizes as they use a 73 degree seat tube angle across the lineup. The RS has more front center with a slacker head angle and 650c in the smallest sizes so its less of a problem.
I actually like the concept of the slacker seat tube in the smaller sizes, versus the more common 74 or 75 as it saves me having to slam the saddle back as far as I can on the post. I had a custom steel bike made this way for me years ago, the toe overlap was only an issue at slow speeds, and I knew to avoid it.
Kevin
What size are you looking for.
I have 2 framesets for sale:
2007 54 Soloist carbon
or
2007 56 R3
each come with frame, fork, seatpost, and headset.
$1500 shipped each via paypal.
I need a 58cm, maybe a 60cm. Thanks
Sorry I can’t help you out man. good luck. great frames. i love mine.
It’s a shame of the edit :-). Actually in the Tour 8 out of 9 guys rode the S3. Only Carlos Sastre rode an R-series bike, the R3SL. The only race the whole year where a majority of riders was on an R-series bike was Paris-Roubaix.
Cheers,
Gerard.
Oops! I posted and then watched a TdF episode of “Beyond the Peloton” and saw Sastre on an R-series, so I edited.
I guess fan access confused this fan - but don’t let that stop you! Great work, love this aspect of Cervelo.
Graham