What bike for sprint or tt
Brind Surch
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Specilized Transiton S-works
Scott plasma Ltd
Cervelo P3c /P2c
trek equinox 9.9sl
Oreba Ordu
or any other strong choices
Andy
Specilized Transiton S-works
Scott plasma Ltd
Cervelo P3c /P2c
trek equinox 9.9sl
Oreba Ordu
or any other strong choices
Andy
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also I like the look of the felt B2, and the cannondale carbon slice, so i will be trying them out when I go to the bike shop next week!
Seriously, I'm quite interested in opinions from those who have got great kit. Despite my 'robust' attitude to those who say 'spend or get out' I'd still love to be able to spend when I need to...
I have lots of love for those Planet-X chaps. I've had great customer service from them, even though I've only bought a fork and just looked at buying a bike, and friends who have P-X and On-One bikes (related company) say great things.
So, how about a P-X Stealth Pimp or OMFG build running on Xentis TT wheels? How does that compare?
To be honest, this is all a bit like being in the pub, arguing about the relative merits of Lambos and Ferraris that I'll never drive.... but my goodness isn't it fun? Maybe we'll get somebody here who can give some proper answers (I'll guess that is probably treefrog) so I know what new picture to use on my desktop (currently the DA). So many people have the P3c it is very hard to ignore.
I'm in the lucky position of recently being given £3000, with the stipulation, and i quote "You must spend it on something fun, or I will have it back!" Therefore I've decided that a new bike and wetsuit should fit the bill.
I don't think I can stretch to a DA, but i like the look of the B2 pro, plus it has red on it, so it will go faster [;)]
My current bike is a Felt F5 which I love. And it's red. But, unfortunately, it doesn't seem to go any faster than all the non-red bikes - maybe the ability of the rider matters as much as the colour? If so, then I'm stuffed.
Serious question (in fact I started another thread on this): What makes the P3C so unquestionably good? How much better does it feel to ride, and why? Is it to do with weight, stiffness, did they just hit on some magic formula that just works?
Apologies for cross-linking threads. Maybe answers should go in the other one.
Tiring: I notice that the DA isn't red. I think I know what Felt will do for next year's upgrade.
First of all, the rear disc is an option, Zipp 808's are standard, tubs or clinchers at your own discretion - I went for non disc tubs. Price was sub 4k owning to a very friendly local bike shop who was as keen as I was to get his hands on one - albeit in his case for only 24hrs to build the thing!
So what can I say - factually, straight out of the box I average 4mph faster over 80miles on the Felt, and I've only ridden it 5 times - the TSL is my main training bike and it's not a slow bike.
The frame rides beautifully, very smooth and compliant on all but the worst surfaces and rock solid through the drive train and a very planted front end. The range of adjustment in both the saddle stem and handlebar stem (supplied with 3 different stem lengths which pivot for vertical adjustment) mean that you can get a perfect fit - for both longer distances and eyeballs out TT. I had the bike properly fitted and set up for long distance TT.
I find the bike very comfortable in terms of fit and 80 mile plus riding.
It climbs amazingly well and it gives you great confidence as you know that when you get to the top the thing just starts to roll with amazing ease - it holds it's speed very well once you have it spooled up.
Build quality in my book could be better - it's not rough, far from it, but the Cervello's are beautifully finished - the Felt is raw carbon (matt finish) so you can see the care that has been taken in laying it up, but the carbon dropouts front and rear and the carbon rear mech hangar are a worry!
I forgot to mention.....when you pick this thing up it literally makes you laugh out loud, sub 17lbs!!!! and obviously the ridgidity and weight help it climb so well.
So yes, I'm a very lucky chap and yes it's one hell of a ride! Would I recommend others to buy one..... well yes if you want to pay that kind of money! I looked at it as a once in a lifetime investment (that's what I told the missus anyway!) and part of my Ironman ambitions - I'm sure when I've successfully finished my first IM the DA will be the bargain of the century!!!!
Final point... 5 rides and 3 punctures! the stock Vittoria Triathlon EVOs are pants IMHO especially at £45 at time - I don't care how light and quick they are. Chopped them in for some Continentals.
Si
I also upgraded a Principia Triathlon frame for a P3C - an improvement ... and the Principia is excellent.
Have you any experience of the Zipp 1080, I'm torn between a disc or a 1080 - any opinionSimonB
As for the disc vs the 1080, I really can't comment as I've not ridden either - I know that the 808's are a little bit gust prone but I don't really find that to be a problem - they more than make up for any downside just in terms of weight and outright speed. I guess the 1080 will be even better but I doubt I'm a good enough rider to tell the difference.
I steered away from buying a disc right now just in terms of cost i.e. I'd have the disc only if I had an 808 as well - I wouldn't fancy riding a disc in gusty conditions over a long distance.
Ah, good old triathlon.....1001 ways to spend your lolly!!!
Si