Pro Cycling Teams & Riders Bikes of the Tour: David Zabriskie's Team CSC Cervélo SLC SL, July 24, 2006 Features By Cycling News published 24 July 2006 A frame that weighs less than a kilo is one of the reasons the Soloist was the bike that beat... Share Copy link Facebook X Pinterest Email Share this article Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Cycling News Get the Cyclingnews Newsletter The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter Image 1 of 22FSA bars...Dave Zabriskie's Cervélo SLC SL(Image credit: Anthony Tan)Cervélo's Alpha Q carbon fork.FSA bars...... and stem.The ginormous airfoil-shaped downtubeYep, this one's for Dave Z.39/53 FSA front drivetrain.175mm cranks for Dave Z.Dave Zabriskie's Cervélo SLC SL getting prepped before its first outing at the Tour de France.(Image credit: Anthony Tan/Cyclingnews)Cervélo's Alpha Q carbon fork.(Image credit: Anthony Tan/Cyclingnews)FSA bars...(Image credit: Anthony Tan/Cyclingnews)... and stem.(Image credit: Anthony Tan/Cyclingnews)The ginormous airfoil-shaped downtube is virtually identical in shape and size to the original Soloist Carbon.(Image credit: Anthony Tan/Cyclingnews)A narrow-width top tube allows a rider to keep their knees in while pedalling.(Image credit: Anthony Tan/Cyclingnews)Yep, this one's for Dave Z.(Image credit: Anthony Tan/Cyclingnews)39/53 FSA cranks and Speedplay Zero pedals help keep the total weight down.(Image credit: Anthony Tan/Cyclingnews)175mm cranks for Dave Z.(Image credit: Anthony Tan/Cyclingnews)Nice curves!(Image credit: Anthony Tan/Cyclingnews)Another look at the profile of the chainstays.(Image credit: Anthony Tan/Cyclingnews)Side view of Zabriskie's Selle Italia Flite saddle.(Image credit: Anthony Tan/Cyclingnews)A cutaway middle is designed to keep 'the boys' a bit happier on long rides.(Image credit: Anthony Tan/Cyclingnews)no copy in legacy cmsGet The Leadout NewsletterThe latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors TOPICS Road Cycling News LATEST ARTICLES1Fresh starts and home favourites: Five riders to watch at the 2026 Volta ao Algarve2'There's a lot of emotion in my head' – Jan Christen apologises for causing crash that put Maxim Van Gils out of action3Wind tunnel tested: How does the new Cannondale SuperSix Evo compare to its superbike rivals... and the old one?4'A crazy hard climb, grim, so unique' – Riders hold their breath for new monster summit finish to shake up UAE Tour GC battle on stage 35Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne 2026
