Cervelo Soloist Team?
06-22-06, 10:06 AM
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Cervelo Soloist Team?
The Cervelo soloist team (aluminum) is really looking like a good deal to me. Is it worth paying $2k for an all aluminum frame though? It must be good because team CSC uses it for training and some races. I really like the reversible seatpost design. I want to do group rides and races, but I cannot rule out multisport events. I was looking in the $1300 range at a Felt F75 road bike, but than I started thinking about multisport events. I simply cannot afford two bikes! Should I just save my money longer and buy a soloist team? Does anyone own one? If so, how do you like it? Is it worth the pain in the pocketbook to own such a versatile bike? I know these threads come up a lot, and I'm sorry, but I really need some advice!
06-22-06, 10:20 AM
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$2k for just the frame? It MSRPs for $1.2k. Are you talking about a full bike? $2k for an Ultegra bike is not uncommon -- and don't put down aluminum, it's a fine material for frames.
I see Zabriskie using the Soloist Team more than the Soloist Carbon, if that influences your decision any.
I see Zabriskie using the Soloist Team more than the Soloist Carbon, if that influences your decision any.
06-22-06, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by HauldRaym
The Cervelo soloist team (aluminum) is really looking like a good deal to me. Is it worth paying $2k for an all aluminum frame though?
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I was in the same boat as you. I desparately needed a new road bike. I was riding an 70's vintage steel frame with cobbled together components that was left over from my bike racing days a long, long time ago. But also have been looking at multisport, since I'm mostly a runner these days (just got done running the RnR Marathon). So I bought the Soloist Team recently ($2200 at Nytro Multisport), and have so far been quite happy. I bought a second seat post head and saddle for the forward position, added some Profile T2+ aero bars, and it is still stable riding in the forward position. I haven't had the chance to take it on any really long rides yet, but so far I haven't felt any of the harshness people usually complain about with Al frames (but the 205 lbs I weigh probably also helps in that regard).
06-22-06, 11:26 AM
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R&A Cycles has a good deal on Centaur-equipped Soloists: https://www.racycles.com/sdrb/catalog...05_3749905.htm
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Originally Posted by worker4youth
$2k for just the frame? It MSRPs for $1.2k. Are you talking about a full bike? $2k for an Ultegra bike is not uncommon -- and don't put down aluminum, it's a fine material for frames.
I see Zabriskie using the Soloist Team more than the Soloist Carbon, if that influences your decision any.
I see Zabriskie using the Soloist Team more than the Soloist Carbon, if that influences your decision any.
06-22-06, 11:41 AM
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$2K for a setup very close to the top Protour team is one of the biggest bargains in cycling.
This frame illustrates the complete myth of aluminum harshness, yet it is very stiff and has survived more EFBe testing cycles than any steel frame and most carbon and Ti frames. It is still the main frame used by CSC riders in training, and has done the TDF and the Paris-Roubaix.
It is a rare aero frame for a roadbike, but the variable geometry means you can build it as a TT bike, road bike, or even dedicated climbing bike.
You can buy these in Toronto with Campy Centaur for $1999CDN. Lifetime warranty.
I would advise building yourself, with a good grouppo and wheels, it will rival most $6000 bikes.
This frame illustrates the complete myth of aluminum harshness, yet it is very stiff and has survived more EFBe testing cycles than any steel frame and most carbon and Ti frames. It is still the main frame used by CSC riders in training, and has done the TDF and the Paris-Roubaix.
It is a rare aero frame for a roadbike, but the variable geometry means you can build it as a TT bike, road bike, or even dedicated climbing bike.
You can buy these in Toronto with Campy Centaur for $1999CDN. Lifetime warranty.
I would advise building yourself, with a good grouppo and wheels, it will rival most $6000 bikes.
06-22-06, 11:42 AM
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I own a 2004 Team and I think it is a great bike. It is very fast, yet not harsh. I would highly reccomend it.
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Originally Posted by DocRay
$2K for a setup very close to the top Protour team is one of the biggest bargains in cycling.
This frame illustrates the complete myth of aluminum harshness, yet it is very stiff and has survived more EFBe testing cycles than any steel frame and most carbon and Ti frames. It is still the main frame used by CSC riders in training, and has done the TDF and the Paris-Roubaix.
It is a rare aero frame for a roadbike, but the variable geometry means you can build it as a TT bike, road bike, or even dedicated climbing bike.
You can buy these in Toronto with Campy Centaur for $1999CDN. Lifetime warranty.
I would advise building yourself, with a good grouppo and wheels, it will rival most $6000 bikes.
This frame illustrates the complete myth of aluminum harshness, yet it is very stiff and has survived more EFBe testing cycles than any steel frame and most carbon and Ti frames. It is still the main frame used by CSC riders in training, and has done the TDF and the Paris-Roubaix.
It is a rare aero frame for a roadbike, but the variable geometry means you can build it as a TT bike, road bike, or even dedicated climbing bike.
You can buy these in Toronto with Campy Centaur for $1999CDN. Lifetime warranty.
I would advise building yourself, with a good grouppo and wheels, it will rival most $6000 bikes.
06-22-06, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by HauldRaym
Quite a few people have told me to build myself; one problem though, I have no bike-building skills at all. Do you think I could pull it off. My grandpa decided one day to build an airplane, and it works! Plus theres a small bike repair shop right down the street from my house if I get lost...
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Cervelo soloist team
I just bought a Soloist Team a week ago, I have logged 215 miles so far and think it is awesome. Fast on flats and flies up hills. I need to get used to the saddle but I would say it is very comfortable (forget the Aluminum myth). I really like the Ultegra components as well. Just an overall great bike.
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i've got the alu frame with centaur and campy zonda's. for the price probably the best frame you can get.
