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First tri bike...not sure what to get
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 2009-06-16 1:40 PM |
 8 |  Subject: First tri bike...not sure what to getOk i have done a few sprint tri's and one Olympic distance and now i'm ready to step up from my road bike to something tri specific. I am strongest in the cycling leg and it has allwase been my sport. I ride a Giant TCR advanced sl currently with SRAM comonents. My mind imedatly tells me to go with a cervelo P2c or P3 but i'm not sure if the P3 is worth the extra cash. Any one have any other bikes that might fit the bill or and opinions on these two? I'm looking to spend 4000 or so max. thanks guys |
| 2009-06-16 1:43 PM in reply to: #2221849 |
Sensei  Sin City | Subject: RE: First tri bike...not sure what to get One that fits.... But that being said. I have the P2c and LOVE it. If I had the money the time I bought it would I have gotten the P3? Probably. I just love that bike and will probably be the next one I get. |
| 2009-06-16 1:47 PM in reply to: #2221866 |
Iron Donkey 38643      , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: First tri bike...not sure what to get Aikidoman - 2009-06-16 1:43 PM One that fits.... ... We're on the same wavelength here, 'Kido! |
| 2009-06-16 2:55 PM in reply to: #2221849 |
| 798 | Subject: RE: First tri bike...not sure what to get I think a P2 with race wheels will be faster than a stock P3 for about the same budget. |
| 2009-06-16 3:43 PM in reply to: #2221849 |
Pro 6582 Melbourne FL Gold member | Subject: RE: First tri bike...not sure what to get |
| 2009-06-16 5:46 PM in reply to: #2221849 |
Expert 1706 NoVA | Subject: RE: First tri bike...not sure what to get I went with a P2C for my first tri bike (and first bike in 15+yrs---old MTB). It fit me great and is a pleasure to ride. Make sure you take into consideration any "add-ons"---since I was getting my first bike I had to add pedals, shoes, etc and the MOST important was the complete fit (they gave a basic fit with the purchase but I got the full fit which they greatly discounted with the purchase). |
| 2009-06-16 9:24 PM in reply to: #2221849 |
| Regular 96 Cleveland, OH | Subject: RE: First tri bike...not sure what to get Try to find a used one so that someone else has already paid some of the depreciation and you can get more bike for your money. Fit should be your most important goal though. |
| 2009-06-17 8:55 AM in reply to: #2221849 |
Pro 5011 Twin Cities | Subject: RE: First tri bike...not sure what to get Do you fit on a Cervelo? Is it comfortable? Before you are deciding on that, go try a bunch of bikes and see which one fits you best. |
| 2009-06-18 1:18 PM in reply to: #2221849 |
| 8 | Subject: RE: First tri bike...not sure what to get Thanks guys... and yes i do fit a Cervelo vary well. I have be on both the P2c and P3 over longer rides and both were great. I guess i should try a Felt and a few others on longer rides before i decide. I already have peddles and all the little accessories so as long as the bike fits the 4000 range then I'm set. |
| 2009-06-18 2:49 PM in reply to: #2221849 |
Member 51 Vero Beach, FL | Subject: RE: First tri bike...not sure what to get |
| 2009-06-18 3:42 PM in reply to: #2221849 |
Elite 3315 Miami | Subject: RE: First tri bike...not sure what to get Argon E112 - minus the wheels will fit the price range Edited by trix 2009-06-18 3:45 PM (2.JPG) Attachments ---------------- 2.JPG (55KB - 6 downloads) |
| 2009-06-18 5:07 PM in reply to: #2221849 |
Extreme Veteran 606 | Subject: RE: First tri bike...not sure what to get Just make sure it's RED.....They're the fastest! |
| 2009-06-18 6:14 PM in reply to: #2221849 |
Master 1572 PA | Subject: RE: First tri bike...not sure what to get I just bought a used 2008 Felt DA w/ race wheels. Saved a ton of $. Spent just slightly more than i was going to for a tri bike but got a much nicer model than i would have had i bought new. |
| 2009-06-18 9:14 PM in reply to: #2222108 |
Master 1411 Lexington, KY | Subject: RE: First tri bike...not sure what to get rexcoltrain - 2009-06-16 3:55 PM I think a P2 with race wheels will be faster than a stock P3 for about the same budget. xx2. I bought a P2c last year and LOVE it. I doubt a P3 will provide much, if any, performance improvement (assuming both fit similarly). The P3 does have a better paint job though.  |
| 2009-06-19 11:20 AM in reply to: #2221849 |
| 8 | Subject: RE: First tri bike...not sure what to get Well i think it's going to end up being a P2c with SRAM RED and a set of ZIPP 404's. I thinks that's the optimal setup for my budget |
| 2009-06-19 2:15 PM in reply to: #2221849 |
Master 2020 | Subject: RE: First tri bike...not sure what to get go with what fits you the best |
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