2026 Cervélo S5 vs 2024 Cervélo Soloist
The 58 is the Cervélo Soloist size closest to your 58 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 58, the Cervélo Soloist in 58 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cervélo S5, 58Cervélo Soloist, 58Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo S5 58 | Cervélo Soloist 58 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 401 | 401 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 588 | 590 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73.5 | 73 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 581 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 405 | 410 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 999 | 1011 | +12 mm |
| BB drop | 67.5 | not listed | |
| Standover | 813 | 824 | +11 mm |
| Head tube length | 157 | 184 | +27 mm |
Differences are the Cervélo Soloist minus the Cervélo S5. Full charts: 2026 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 S5Dura-Ace Di2 | Cervélo SoloistForce AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cervélo S5 | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | SRAM Force AXS E1 |
| Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Reserve 57|64 Turbulent Aero | Reserve 42|49TA |
| Tire | Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR G2.0 | Vittoria Corsa N.EXT |
| Brake | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 | SRAM Hydraulic disc Force AXS |
| Rotor | Shimano DURA-ACE | not listed |
| Handlebar | Cervélo HB19 | not listed |
| Stem | Cervélo HB19 | Cervélo ST36 |
| Headset | FSA IS2 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cervélo SP34 D-Shaped | not listed |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo Superflow | not listed |
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