2023 Cervélo S5 vs 2024 Cervélo Soloist
The 51 is the Cervélo Soloist size closest to your 51 Cervélo S5. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Cervélo Soloist
Compared with the Cervélo S5 in 51, the Cervélo Soloist in 51 places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- ±0 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cervélo S5, 51Cervélo Soloist, 51Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo S5 51 | Cervélo Soloist 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 376 | 374 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 519 | 515 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 535 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 410 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 974 | 974 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | 72.5 | not listed | |
| Standover | 736 | 748 | +12 mm |
| Head tube length | 87 | 106 | +19 mm |
Differences are the Cervélo Soloist minus the Cervélo S5. Full charts: 2023 Cervélo S5, 2024 Cervélo Soloist.
Where each sits in its class
Cervélo S5Cervélo Soloist
Each bike is ranked against the other road bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cervélo S5 | Cervélo SoloistForce AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Reserve 42|49TA |
| Tire | not listed | Vittoria Corsa N.EXT |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Hydraulic disc Force AXS |
| Stem | not listed | Cervélo ST36 |
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