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  • Price Paid:$2,999.00
  • User rating:
    (4.3)
  • Would buy again from this company: Yes
  • Used product for: 1 months
  • # of logged workouts:

"Ideal bike for tall, long legged riders. The Cervelo P2 is the only frame that comes close to meeting this geometry. It offers the flexibility of a road bike conversion, but might not be as aero as the newest (and lower priced) dedicated TT/Tri bikes."Carlton Bale

(5)

Quality of Construction

High-modulus carbon results in a very light frame.

(5)

Fit

If you have long legs, are tall, and/or have a short torso, the fit of the 576 is idea. It's the best fit for anyone of those proportions and it offers pretty much the tallest stack of any bike in the slowtwitch.com reach/stack database.

(5)

Comfort

Comfort is paramount, and if you have the matching body proportions, this is the ideal bike.

(4)

Adjustability

If you get the new-for-2011 RSP (Real Seat Post) version, it is very easy to continually adjust. However, the E-post version requires that the seat mast be trimmed to the proper height, which makes setup more difficult and adjustability limited.

(3)

Value

The component spec is about average for this price range.

(4)

Performance

Comfort and fit are the most important aspects of performance, and this bike will fit some people better than any other option. By all accounts, the bike performs, handles, and climbs very well.

On the other hand, there is no aero data available and the 576 is designed to be a hybrid TT/road bike, so it may not be as aero as dedicated TT frame designs.

Strengths

The ideal geometry for tall riders with long legs.
New RSP version allows continual and easy seat height adjustment.
A very light weight frame and fork, uses high modulus carbon to allow less material and lower weight.
Geometry lends itself to being converted to a road bike with the installation of drop bars.

Weakness

No aero data available anywhere, even from the manufacturer.

The 576 is designed to be a hybrid TT/Road bike, and you will see it with both aero and drop bars installed. This is the primary reason for the unique geometry. Because of this dual identity, it may not be as aero as other dedicated TT frames, but no testing data is available to confirm.

Buyers club576
  • 13 people use
  • 190 workouts logged
  • 7682.15 miles / 493.76 hours logged