Ville rider Posted November 13, 2013 Share So I am looking to buy a tri-bike for half IM and IMSA. With a budget of R20k I have a few options, 2 options being either a 3 year old Cervelo P3 with top of the range specs OR a new Canondale slice 5 with 105 components. Both would need a wheel upgrade at some stage. Any thoughts on which to go with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluiper Posted November 13, 2013 Share Cervelo, any day. A 2 year old bike has probably not been ridden much, so the components would be in good condition. Also, the Cervelo is prettier. MAVERICK 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAVERICK 13 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Cervelo is definitely the better choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted November 13, 2013 Share https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/69077-quintana-roo-illicito-tri-bike/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisza Posted November 13, 2013 Share Cervelo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mon-goose Posted November 14, 2013 Share you'll get way more for your money second hand and there are some awesome looking bikes on the hub for sale, may even get a bike with a nice set of wheels for close to your budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGR Posted November 14, 2013 Share you'll get way more for your money second hand and there are some awesome looking bikes on the hub for sale, may even get a bike with a nice set of wheels for close to your budgetAgreed - there have been some really good deals flouting around of late What size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ville rider Posted November 14, 2013 Share Agreed - there have been some really good deals flouting around of late What size?Looking at a Medium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davem Posted November 14, 2013 Share I see no logic to the Cervelo is better comment other than fashionable perception. For transparency, I ride a Slice. Both are excellent bikes, each has its benefits. See the Felt vs Argon thread a little lower for my comments about geometry and fit for you. The value of a new this vs a second hand that is moot as you are not comparing apples with apples. Of course you will get a better deal buying second hand. If the Cannondale is the right bike for you then find a second hand one. Mine is NOT for sale! The Slice's particular design is designed to make it easier to run off the bike. It makes no claim to be the most aero. Although most manufacturers claims on aero are quite difficult to substantiate as there is no independent testing. As far as the Slice's pedigree:Chrissie won 4 world championships on a SliceRinnie one her first world championship on a SliceLast week, Victor Del Corral biked a 4h15 bike split then followed with a 2h37m29 run (3rd fastest IM marathon ever) on a Slice (not even the new RS) 10th fastest Iron distance time ever. So make up your own mind based on whether the bike is the right fit for you. Edited November 14, 2013 by davem Ville rider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mon-goose Posted November 14, 2013 Share http://www.thehubsa....icito-tri-bike/ have a look at this sorry - double post Edited November 14, 2013 by mon-goose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davem Posted November 14, 2013 Share http://www.thehubsa....icito-tri-bike/ have a look at this sorry - double post Also a great bike if it is the right fit for you and a good deal. Those USE aerobars are a little extreme for a novice IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyguysa Posted November 14, 2013 Share Cannondale, lifetime warranty on the frame and there's no better motivation to get you on the bike than riding a new bike! I have a 3 year old Slice, upgraded wheels and groupset, I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkie 2 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Cannondale, lifetime warranty on the frame and there's no better motivation to get you on the bike than riding a new bike! I have a 3 year old Slice, upgraded wheels and groupset, I love it! They find a way around this after 3 years trust me happend to me and it was not my fault, they said it is normal metal fatigue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelsuck Posted November 14, 2013 Share Take a look at the bike geometries and your body geometry and then decide which one is best suited. I made the mistake of doing the what-is-popular-thing and battled on the bike, so did some research and got a bike that suits me. davem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGR Posted November 14, 2013 Share https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/59375-felt-b2-tt-bike/ I have one of these - its a great bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mon-goose Posted November 14, 2013 Share https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/68785-trek-concept-7/ then either purchase the wheels he has or take the R7000 odd rand an dbuy another set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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