2024 Cervélo Soloist vs 2026 Cervélo S5
The Cervélo S5 size closest to your 54 is the 54. Compare the 54 instead
What changes on the Cervélo S5
Compared with the Cervélo Soloist in 54, the Cervélo S5 in 48 places the top of the head tube 44 mm lower and 16 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −44 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −16 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −2.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cervélo Soloist, 54Cervélo S5, 48Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cervélo Soloist 54 | Cervélo S5 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 383 | 367 | −16 mm |
| Stack | 540 | 496 | −44 mm |
| Head tube angle | 73 | 71 | −2.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73 | 73 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 410 | 405 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 977 | 973 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 72 | 72.5 | +1 mm |
| Standover | 774 | 715 | −59 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 69 | −61 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 520 |
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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