Cervélo Soloist RED AXS
Cervélo built the Soloist to sit exactly where the best bikes live: between the aero-obsessed S5 and the feather-light R5, borrowing the S5's speed and the R5's poise without fully committing to either extreme. And with this redesign, it pushes even further into that sweet spot. The new Soloist is 267 grams lighter and 8.6 watts faster, thanks to a reshaped frame and the HB18 carbon cockpit now standard across every build. But this isn't just a numbers game. Cervélo also dialed in the ride: more compliance around the bottom bracket for a bike that stays comfortable over long miles, and a stiffer head tube for handling that feels sharp and locked-in when you need it most. Every build rolls out on a set of Reserve carbon wheels, and Cervélo throws in two aero bottles that shave off another 4.3 watts.