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Cervelo Soloist TEAM - Black Anodized Aluminum - Size 48cm - $1,300 (Northridge)
Corbin near Porter Ranch Drive
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Cervelo Soloist TEAM - 2006 Black Anodized Aluminum - Size 48cm
I bought this rare and collectible frameset in January 2013 as NOS (New Old Stock) and built it up with up with the following components:
+ SRAM Force Groupo (Shifters, Front/Rear Derailleurs)
+ SRAM Apex Crankarm
+ FSA Brake Set
+ 3T Stem and Handlebar
+ Cervelo WOLF Classic Front Fork
+ Cervelo Tri/Road Reversible Aero Seat Post
+ DOval Chain Ring
+ Fizik Arione Seat
+ Reynolds Solitude 700c Wheelset
+ Shimano 105 Pedals
+ New Off brand tires and inner tubes
BIKE TOTAL WEIGHT: 18.5 LBS
* The last photo is Pro Rider Martin Pedersen at a training ride before a spring classic at the SLT. The bike he is riding is size 48cm.
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I only used this bike on short training rides for my Ironman Arizona the following November (I used an aero triathlon bike for the IMAZ race). The bike has less than 1000 miles and has been kept in my garage (covered) ever since. Here's your chance to acquire a vintage collectible multi purpose bike (Road, Crit and Triathlon Capable Geometry)
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Asking $1300. CASH ONLY or willing to trade for a DJI Mini 5 Pro drone or a Nikon Z7II camera body.
I live in a gated community in Northridge. You can test ride inside the community.
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The 2006 Cervélo Soloist TEAM in Black Anodized was a highly regarded, versatile aluminum race bike known for its stiffness, responsive handling, and blend of speed and climbing ability, bridging Cervélo's R-series (light/climbing) and S-series (aero/speed) with aero-shaped tubes, often featuring a full carbon fork and reliable Shimano Ultegra components, prized by serious amateurs and pros for its durable, race-proven design that offered great performance without the top-tier price tag of its carbon siblings.
Key Characteristics:
Frame Material: High-quality aluminum with distinctive, aerodynamically shaped (teardrop) tubes.
Finish: Black anodized, noted for its durability and longevity.
Fork: Typically paired with a full carbon fork (like Alpha-Q or Wolf), providing vibration damping.
Components: Often came with Shimano Ultegra groupsets (10-speed) and FSA cranks, built for performance.
Geometry: Race-oriented, offering stability and precision, with handling inspired by the R5 for responsive climbing and fast descents.
Versatility: A true "do-it-all" bike, praised for performance in criteriums, hilly races (Spring Classics feel), and training, even accommodating larger tires (up to 34mm on newer models, check clearances on 2006).
Why It Was Popular:
Performance: It offered near-WorldTour race performance with excellent stiffness and responsiveness, especially in sprints and on climbs, outperforming many traditional aluminum bikes.
Durability: The anodized finish and robust frame held up extremely well to years of hard riding and training.
Value: Positioned as a high-performance, yet more accessible, race bike compared to full carbon models.
Modern Classic: A significant bike in Cervélo's history, introducing aero tube shapes and internal cable routing to the mass market, influencing future designs.
This bike remains a highly sought-after classic for riders wanting a fast, bomb-proof machine for serious training and racing.
* The last photo is Pro Rider Martin Pedersen at a training ride before a spring classic at the SLT. The bike he is riding is size 48cm.