Bike Setup: great for starters & Pro's that know what there riding.
Summary: I am 5'11 & 153lbs.
My Cervelo P2-SL is 19lbs. & 4oz. naked
I got a really hot bike, nicknamed "Black Betty" after the song by "Spider Bite" from my girl & her friends, because it's insane what this Machine lets you do.
I got a cervelo skin suit & the bell helmet too.
And, I custom design/made the same style CSC had for there Time trial helmets. ask to see pic's
Strengths: I have passed some pretty high end bikes on my low end Cervelo P2-SL. This machine should have been much, much more!
And all I did was upgrade some parts here & there.
upgrade tips
Vuelta Pro Super Light wheelset, Neo Pro crankset, Velo TT saddle, Profile aero bottle, Michelin Ironman tires,& Keo carbon pedals.
Weaknesses: Does this box Question even need to be here?
Really!
Similar Products Used: smart Tips
Vuelta's-pro super lights wheelset $219.00/1586 grams, FSA Neo Pro Crankset $400.00/998 grams, Velo STT Pronto saddle $29,00/333 grams
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Bike Setup: stock so far except for Ultegra pedals and Renn 575 disc.
Summary: This bike's excellent design and build quality, and its decent componentry, greatly suits my needs. It's affordable enough that I can ride a time-proven fast frame and hone my craft, allowing me to upgrade as I go. It's a pleasure to ride; so far I've only gone 60 kms (~35 miles) at a time but no discomforts, and that's with a 50 year old body!
Strengths: - comfortable aero position
- stable on crappy surfaces
- quality workmanship... a beautiful frame
- relatively affordable price of admission
- visual appeal for what's becoming an old school design
- faster than its engine
Weaknesses: - none found so far.
Similar Products Used: - only embarrassing things...
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Bike Setup: Cervelo P2K, Ultegra 6600, FSA Carbon Pro Crank, Wolf TT Carbon fork, FSA Vision Tech basebar, Clip-on Vision J-bend aerobars (bar-end shifters), Bontranger wheels, Vittoria Pro Light tires, Look Keo Carbon pedals.
Summary: I previously owned a road bike with aero bars mounted which did fine for my first triathlons. Once I purchased this bike (really I have the P2K) I was much more comfortable on the bars. The Ultegra setup is much smoother and responsive. This bike increased my average MPH by about 1.5mph while I was coming off of injury. I really like having the spacers above the headtube to allow the stem to be lowered allowing for that perfect fit for the rider.
Bike Setup: Full Dura-Ace except brakes. Rolf Vigor wheelset.
Summary: 2008 model. Excellent aluminum bike that is quiet, fast, and well built.
Dura-Ace derailluers and shifters. Cassette and chain are Ultegra. I actually kinda like the compact 50/34 crank and 12-25 cassette. Took a few rides to get the fit right, but in the end I'm easily cruising in the 21.5+ mph range which is nearly 2 mph faster average over my Ultegra roadie with aero bars.
Strengths: Build quality, speed, acceleration, and quiet. The important stuff is Dura-Ace. Plenty of headset spacers on the fork for adjusting fit.
Weaknesses: Brake levers (Diacomp?), basebar (Cervelo/Profile Stoker) is a little wide and flimsy (I'm 220 lbs). I probably should have got a 56, I am 6' with a 33" inseam, and I had to cut about 1.5" off of that beautiful seatpost.
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Summary: Mine is actually an 08 but there was no option to put that. I just got it the other day only put about 30 miles on it but I love it. I am a 3rd year triathlete coming from a Lemond Chambery with aero bars. The difference is night and day. I have made a few adjustments and i find myself climbing slight hills at 18 to 21 mph and absolutely crushing my old times for a route i used to do on my old bike. This bike is great at power transfer and climbs and corners much better that i expected. I looked at and test rode the p2c as well but unless you are pro level or like to spend money stick with the p2sl you will not be dissapointed.
Strengths: fast, good buildout even on ultegra. Aero very adjustable great price.
Weaknesses: the cane creek brake levers are a bit loose but are an easy upgrade. I am not crazy about the shimano wh 500 wheels.
Similar Products Used: CERVELO P2C quintana roo kilo, quintana roo seduza, trek equinox 7. These were all test rides but i liked mine best.
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