2024 Cervélo Soloist vs 2026 Cervélo S5
The 51 is the Cervélo S5 size closest to your 51 Cervélo Soloist. 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 S5
Compared with the Cervélo Soloist in 51, the Cervélo S5 in 51 places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher 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
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cervélo Soloist, 51Cervélo S5, 51Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo Soloist 51 | Cervélo S5 51 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 374 | 376 | +2 mm |
| Stack | 515 | 519 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 405 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 974 | 974 | ±0 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 72.5 | |
| Standover | 748 | 736 | −12 mm |
| Head tube length | 106 | 87 | −19 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 535 |
Differences are the Cervélo S5 minus the Cervélo Soloist. Full charts: 2024 Cervélo Soloist, 2026 Cervélo S5.
Where each sits in its class
Cervélo SoloistCervélo S5
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 SoloistForce AXS | Cervélo S5Dura-Ace Di2 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM Force AXS E1 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force AXS E1 | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Wheelset | Reserve 42|49TA | Reserve 57|64 Turbulent Aero |
| Tire | Vittoria Corsa N.EXT | Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR G2.0 |
| Brake | SRAM Hydraulic disc Force AXS | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Stem | Cervélo ST36 | Cervélo HB19 |
| Frame | not listed | Cervélo S5 |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace R9200 |
| Crankset | not listed | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano DURA-ACE |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cervélo HB19 |
| Headset | not listed | FSA IS2 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cervélo SP34 D-Shaped |
| Saddle | not listed | Selle Italia Novus Boost Evo Superflow |
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