Credentials (Proven Performance 2005-2007)
Professional Cycling Team CSC The #1 ranked team in the world of
professional cycling rides the SLC (both on the flats and in the
mountains).
-2nd 2007 Giro de Italia. Young CSC rider, Andy Schleck, announced his
arrival among the professional elites by taking 2nd in the Giro. The
SLC was Andy's weapon of choice in both the flat and mountain stages.
-1st 2006 Tour de France Stage 13. CSC rider Jens Voigt took advantage
of the SLC's aerodynamic efficiency and broke away from the peleton
early in the stage and took the victory ahead of Oscar Perrero
(eventual overall podium finisher).
-1st 2006 Amstel Gold. CSC rider, Frank Schleck broke away from the
lead pack for a solo victory. He powered the SLC across a series of
brutal hills that always determines the winner of this classic race.
-1st 2005 Tour de France Stage 9. CSC rider Jens Voigt again took
advantage of the SLC's aerodynamic efficiency and broke away from the
pack early in the stage. His margin of victory over the peleton gave
Jens the coveted yellow jersey as overall race leader.
Product Overview
Possibly the best value in the industry, the SLC is made to perform on
all terrain. Although among the lightest bikes in the Pro Peleton, the
SLC distinguishes itself by employing aerodynamic tubing to slice
through the wind.
- Smartwall/High Quality Carbon for Power Efficiency - Widely accepted
as the creators of the most power efficient bikes in the world,
Cervelo's specifically shaped high density carbon also eliminates
vertical harshness, thus providing for a smoother ride and less
fatigue. Extra carbon is inserted in areas that require added strength
to maximize power transfer in the rear triangle (drivetrain) and
across tubing susceptible to failure. Minimum carbon is used in areas
designed to flex and absorb vibrations in the road and keep weight to
a minimum .Of course, the quality of carbon that Cervelo uses is so
high, that even minimum material easily passed every safety test
imaginable.
- Aerodynamics - Uses the best airfoil shapes designed for bicycle
speeds. These shapes are especially aggressive at the headtube,
downtube, toptube, seatstays, and seatpost. Each is designed to
efficiently direct airflow at that respective area of the frame.
- Internal Cable Stops - The best internal cable stop system available
to smooth airflow across the frame. Easy to install, easy to service,
and easy to keep clean..
SLC vs SLC-SL
+The SLC-SL is approx 200g lighter than the SLC (The SLC is still
among the lightest in the Pro Peleton).
+The SLC-SL bottom bracket is slightly higher (off the ground) than
the SLC. This provides additional pedal clearance in those tight
turns.
Characteristics
- Color: Red and Black (all business)
- Sizes(cm): 650c x 48, 700c x 51/ 54 / 56 / 58 / 61
Test Review
+ Very stiff bottom bracket (every ounce of torque applied to pedals
results in forward movement)
+ Slices through the wind like a time trial bike and still climbs with
the very best
+ Very eye catching color, like being in the Ferrari of the cycling
world.
Bike Pricing
Frameset: $1200
Complete bike with Cervelo Factory SLC Component Package (shown with
Cervelo Dura-Ace Kit):$1200 + Cervelo Factory Package Price.
Customize your bike by purchasing a Nytro Component Package: $1200 +
Nytro Component Package Price
Cervelo Factory Components:
Part Ultegra kit Dura-Ace Team kit
Fork Wolf CL Wolf SL
Seatpost Cervélo aero carbon - 1-position Cervélo aero carbon - 1-
position
Shift Levers Shimano Ultegra STI Shimano Dura-Ace STI
Front Derailleur Shimano Ultegra Shimano Dura-Ace
Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra Shimano Dura-Ace
Cassette Shimano Ultegra 12-25 Shimano Ultegra 12-25
Chain Shimano Ultegra Shimano Ultegra
Brake Calipers Shimano Ultegra Shimano Dura-Ace
Crankset FSA SLK MegaExo FSA SLK MegaExo
Bottom Bracket FSA SLK MegaExo FSA SLK MegaExo
Headset FSA Orbit IS 1-1/8" FSA Orbit IS 1 1/8"
Stem FSA OS-150 FSA OS-150
Handlebars FSA RD-250 FSA SLK carbon
Saddle Selle San Marco Ponza Selle Italia SLR Gel Flow
Wheels Shimano R-550 Easton Circuit
Tires Vittoria Diamante Pro Lite Vittoria Diamante Pro Lite