2013 Felt B16 (1499) vs 2013 Cervelo P2 (1999) vs 2014 Felt B14 (2000) vs 2014 Cervelo P2 (2700)

OK, really gung ho on getting my first tri bike this year. Have completed number of sprints, couple Olys, and one half on a Trek 2.1 Apex 2012 with upgrades and decent wheels (Aura 5) and clip ons.

I am signed up for Ironman WI near the end of this year and want some advice on making the jump - or if I even should.

The bikes and general prices I have listed above with years of manufacture.

This is pretty much what I have narrowed it down to.

They do fit.

Of course I like to save money - but I also don't want to be kicking myself later for just not getting the best bike I can. And having to go thru the upgrade thing again. After this bike, I am done. That is where I want my head to be.

I am quite sure the Felt B16 has Ultegra mix, older P2 has 105, Felt b14 has sram rival, and I think the new Cervelo has 105.

I am not one to switch out group sets. I will however get new wheels for whatever I purchase.

I am kind of leaning towards the B16. It has got what I want (at least I think) - solid price, aero frame, internal cable routing, and solid group set.

But what am I missing? I also want it to be fast, but I also don't want to feel every darn bump in the road which is the sensation I got while riding that P2 last year. I know the wheels are crap that it comes with but you know. With that, I understand Cervelos to be faster?!

I have to admit too even though minor ... the '14 Felt B14 has bolts on seat and down tube which means I can put water wherever the heck I want. To me, it is annoying not to have that option even though I may just put bottle on aerobars, and off the seat post. But for training I may just throw on downtube.

Anyone have any legit advice here?

You know how it goes, then I look at the new '14 P2 and that frame is pretty money.

Thanks hope to get some insight. Mike


Edited by MikeinGR 2014-01-27 10:55 AM