Trek Speed Concept

Leegoocrap - 2010-07-15 6:59 PM Keep in mind Apex is in it's first year and Rival is long proven one of the best "bang for buck" groups out there. Not to say Apex may not be great... just that it isn't a sure thing yet.

Calinet - 2010-08-31 4:00 PM I've been planning to drop my $300 bike and finally get a good TRI bike so I decided to go with P2. Today I call the store and they tell me that they stopped selling Cervelo but they will bring the best TRI bike on the market: Trek Speed Concept. I am not an expert but I read a lot before deciding what to buy and honestly, so far I have found no reason why this bike (Trek Speed Concept 7.0) is better than P2 considering the price is similar. As an example, P2 has Ultegra, which is second set from Shimano while SC-7.0 uses SRAM Apex, a new set that is probably 4th in rank and not proved yet as someone pointed already. Of course, the amazing results of Trek Speed Concept are obtained with the top of the line bike (9.9) not the one that is in my price range.
It will be great if someone could explain better why this bike would be the best in that certain range. Thanks.

qclabrat - 2011-02-22 9:59 PM I was just at the LBS this weekend to look at the SC7.0 but also came across the P2.  the P2 had the entry level gossamer and ultegra setup.  Personally I'm not a Shimano fan but for barend shifting it doesn't bother me like the brifters.  Both bikes were the same price.

if I had to decide on a bike on that day, here are a few reasons why I preferred the Cervelo to the Trek:

1) weight (didn't weigh it, but the trek was clearly heavier, by a lot)
2) wider range of sizes (you may not fit the S > M > L choices)
3) ultegra a shade better than apex (when bumping up to rival, trek was quite a bit more expensive)

>jerseywalt

qclabrat - 2011-02-23 10:28 PM Scott,
I was going to the LBS ready give the SC7 a try based on the positive reviews I've read here on BT.  I've only tried the Transition and it really didn't fit correctly.  In addition, as I've mentioned, I primarily ride SRAM and Campy, so it was a good opportunity to check out the SC7 with the Apex gruppo seated under the Rival lineup.  Never really considered the P2 but it was hanging just above the Trek.  To my surprise the weight of the P2 appeared to be considerably lighter than the SC7.   I'll bring my fish scale with me this weekend when I head over there for a test ride and report back on the weights.  As for the adjustability the of the bikes, in addition to the 2 cm increments for frame sizes, the salesperson also noted the unique seatpost design of Cervelos, which allows for a greater range of seat adjustments. 

After trying  out the P2 and SC7, I'll be giving the some others a try like Felt and Fuji.  

BTW: is the Trek weight you provided your bike? I could not get a weight on the Trek from their website.  if you have the SC7, how has it been built up?

>jerseywalt