Features Road Bikes of the Tour: David Zabriskie's Team CSC Cervélo SLC SL, July 24, 2006 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... Comments 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 Cycling NewsSocial Links Navigation More about racePeter Sagan, MyWhoosh ambassador, has no interest in racing esportsCofidis issues statement after Guillaume Martin blames weight of Look bike for Cofidis' poor Tour de FranceLatestSummit of fearsome Mortirolo climb in Italy renamed after Marco PantaniSee more latest ► Most Popular'One final push on the road' - Chris Froome on retirement, sliding doors and chasing another Grand Tour Hiboy kickstarts Black Friday with deals on leading e-scooter models 'I want to face the unknown' - Elisa Longo Borghini lifts lid on major new goals for 2025 and beyondShipping rates and €900 paint jobs: A deep dive into why some bikes cost so much moneyMark Cavendish's bikes: A look back at the Manx Missile's machines through the yearsThe defining moments of the 2024 season: Olympic golds, a Triple Crown and records smashed Patent pending: How patents steer innovation in cyclingClogged valves, broken chains, cheap motels - The lessons to pivot and persevere a first year of privateering'It's not even a bike race, it's the Tour de France' - Mark Cavendish on an emotional close to the season, and maybe his careerElite Avanti: A feature-filled, top-level smart trainer at a reduced priceToe straps, TT bikes and zip-tied battery bodges: Six bike tech hacks found at the cycling esports world championships
