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P2C Ultegra vs P2C DA - your thoughts?
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 2009-10-05 12:19 PM |
Expert  938   |  Subject: P2C Ultegra vs P2C DA - your thoughts?I have an opportunity to buy either a lightly used P2C Ultegra or a brand new P2C DA. Let me know your thoughts on whether or not the DA would be worth the extra $800 in price. Both bikes are 2009 models. The DA is factory spec. The Ultegra is factory spec with an upgraded saddle (Fizik) and wheels (Shimano 550). Other than paint scheme and a couple hundred grams of weight, is there a significant amount of difference between the DA and Ultegra? Thanks! |
| 2009-10-05 12:21 PM in reply to: #2443316 |
Coach 10487  Boston, MA | Subject: RE: P2C Ultegra vs P2C DA - your thoughts? I would get ultegra and use the $$ for a power meter, wheels or somethig else. |
| 2009-10-05 12:25 PM in reply to: #2443316 |
Extreme Veteran 452 Ottawa, Ontario | Subject: RE: P2C Ultegra vs P2C DA - your thoughts? |
| 2009-10-05 12:25 PM in reply to: #2443322 |
Veteran 278 | Subject: RE: P2C Ultegra vs P2C DA - your thoughts? JorgeM - 2009-10-05 1:21 PM I would get ultegra and use the $$ for a power meter, wheels or somethig else. x2 |
| 2009-10-05 12:54 PM in reply to: #2443316 |
Elite 3315  Miami | Subject: RE: P2C Ultegra vs P2C DA - your thoughts? ultegra x4 btw there is an article about this on bike michigan site....suggest you read it. |
| 2009-10-05 1:16 PM in reply to: #2443421 |
Expert 938 | Subject: RE: P2C Ultegra vs P2C DA - your thoughts? Thanks everyone, and especially you Trix for the heads-up on this article: http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/features/dura-ace-ultegra.shtml |
| 2009-10-05 1:26 PM in reply to: #2443316 |
| Veteran 867 Vicksburg | Subject: RE: P2C Ultegra vs P2C DA - your thoughts? I bought the Ultegra and love it, but I would suggest buying the DA just b/c I don't want to see my same bike all over T1.  |
| 2009-10-05 1:36 PM in reply to: #2443316 |
Pro 6582 Melbourne FL Gold member | Subject: RE: P2C Ultegra vs P2C DA - your thoughts? Cervelo's website states that the crank is different between the two under the "Complete Bike Components" table. Standard on the DA and a compact on the Ultegra. However, the site does say "Specs may change without notice" and others stated that their Ultegra came with a standard crank. Something to check out on the bike if it matters to you. |
| 2009-10-05 1:47 PM in reply to: #2443316 |
| 70 | Subject: RE: P2C Ultegra vs P2C DA - your thoughts? I have Ultegra on my Orbea, and I love it. I did a lot of longer test rides on DA bikes and a few rides on friends bikes that have DA, and I can't tell the difference. Unless you are a weight weenie, pocket the cash and use it on some race wheels or other good accessories. |
| 2009-10-05 2:54 PM in reply to: #2443316 |
Expert 1145 Ann Arbor, MI | Subject: RE: P2C Ultegra vs P2C DA - your thoughts? The stock saddle on the P2C is an evil bugger -- take the Ultegra w/ the Fizik  But seriously, the only difference you're going to notice in bike performance is not dependent on Ultegra vs. DA, but on how much training you put in on the bike. The fancy parts are just to impress your friends, which you'll do by smoking them on the bike course when they're riding thousands of dollars more expensive bikes but you've put in dozens more hours training. |
| 2009-10-05 2:58 PM in reply to: #2443316 |
Extreme Veteran 582 Denver, CO | Subject: RE: P2C Ultegra vs P2C DA - your thoughts? I too have the Ultegra and love it! Like others have mentioned, I would use the extra $800 on something else! |
| 2009-10-05 4:03 PM in reply to: #2443316 |
| Master 2460 | Subject: RE: P2C Ultegra vs P2C DA - your thoughts? Ultegra all the way. Unless it's more than slightly used, of course. |
| 2009-10-05 4:13 PM in reply to: #2443735 |
Elite 3315 Miami | Subject: RE: P2C Ultegra vs P2C DA - your thoughts? yeats - 2009-10-05 2:54 PM The stock saddle on the P2C is an evil bugger -- take the Ultegra w/ the Fizik But seriously, the only difference you're going to notice in bike performance is not dependent on Ultegra vs. DA, but on how much training you put in on the bike. The fancy parts are just to impress your friends, which you'll do by smoking them on the bike course when they're riding thousands of dollars more expensive bikes but you've put in dozens more hours training. really? 2800 miles on my saddle so far and no problems. |
| 2009-10-05 4:15 PM in reply to: #2443735 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: P2C Ultegra vs P2C DA - your thoughts? yeats - 2009-10-05 2:54 PM The stock saddle on the P2C is an evil bugger -- take the Ultegra w/ the Fizik Stock saddle on the DA is the fi'zi:k Arione Tri2. |
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