Bike Setup: 2008 P2C Ultegra. Stock w/ Aksium wheels and Keo Classic pedals.
Summary: Bought this bike when I finally got serious about triathlons. 2008 Ultegra model. Everything was stock, except the Mavic Aksiums that I insisted replace the shoddy Shimano R500 wheels. I was riding a sweet steel Lemond Malliot Jaune w/ aerobars, and that seemed to be fine. Well, I'm glad I didn't wait any longer - this thing kicks butt. If it fits your body, get it. Light, smooth, fast. I put about 2000 miles on it this summer, and never had a mechanical issue - except one. The aerobar weld broke, and my LBS said it was a product defect they'd seen before. Beyond that little thing, the bike performed flawlessly. Shifts smoothly and easily. Carbon frame performs like it should - I miss like "live" feel of a steel bike, but on a tri bike, you shouldn't do much time out of the saddle. Light weight and bump absorption are key when you're tucked and cranking. My average speed over a 25 mile race went from 21 to 24mph. This will serve me well for years. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.
Strengths: Great all-around carbon bike in the $2K price category. Fit my body well. Nice all-around grouppo - ultegra is solid.
You could pay wayyyy more and not get much more.
Bike Setup: P2C--Ultegra with Neuvation Aero 4 28 rims.
Summary: I was riding a hybrid bike before purchasing the P2C-All I can say is WOW! Rode the past 2 days 26 miles and 30 miles and moved from the middle of the pack to finishing 1st and in the top 5 with tons of energy left during our club rides! Hills were a breeze and allowed me to easily pass others. Cruised 43 mph on a down hill run and still had more.
Strengths: Quick Power when stepping on the pedals and strong hill climber! Sliced the wind on the down hill run. Smooth ride on a 3 mile length that is was a pain before.
Weaknesses: None--quick handler, which I am already getting used to.
Similar Products Used: Diamond Back and Trek
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Bike Setup: Stock with the addition of: Zipp 404's, Ultegra pedals, behind the seat dual bottle cage, Cateye Astrale 8 computer.
Summary: 2008 Cervelo P2C with Ultegra. Bike is amazingly stiff and light. Has great handling and acceleration even with the stock wheels. Biggest upgrade was a set of Zipp 404's that make the bike even faster. Overall ride is super smooth. Would have liked carbon cranks and base bar but was just happy to get the bike, can upgrade later. Stock seat is fine for up to 40 miles but gets hard after that. Had a great 2006 Cervelo Dual so I knew the P2C would just as good and better. Had a perfect bike fit from Vern Lamere at T3 MultiSport.
Strengths: Stiffness, lightweight, price, looks
Weaknesses: None that I can find besides seat hurting after a few hours
Similar Products Used: Cervelo Dual, Trek 2300.
Test rode a comparable Quintana Roo
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