Hi Matt,

Yep, that's normal and won't be a problem.

Enjoy your P4, still one of the fastest bikes in the world.

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Damon Rinard
Engineering Manager,
CSG Road Engineering Department
Cannondale & GT Bicycles
(ex-Cervelo, ex-Trek, ex-Velomax, ex-Kestrel)

Good to hear. And thanks, I will!

My S2 did this a bit, cable sleeve made it better.

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Canadian Record Holder 35-39M & 40-44M - 200 m Butterfly (LCM)

Hi realAlbertan,


Exactly right, a cable sleeve lines the exit hole just before the FD anchor bolt. It's optional but helps reduce friction.

In addition to that, the P4's down tube curves a tiny bit into the BB cable path, which is what Matt is seeing.

Cheers,

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Damon Rinard
Engineering Manager,
CSG Road Engineering Department
Cannondale & GT Bicycles
(ex-Cervelo, ex-Trek, ex-Velomax, ex-Kestrel)

Quick question. Will the old P3 AL post fit an S2? I recall all those posts as similar?

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2020 National Masters Champion - M40-44 - 400m IM
Canadian Record Holder 35-39M & 40-44M - 200 m Butterfly (LCM)

Yes and no.

• The S2 you're talking about has to be before the "new" one (introduced this year).
• The carbon post, from the aluminum P3, will fit no problem. Leave the brass shim in the alu P3. You don't need it in the carbon S2.
• The aluminum post from the aluminum P3 needs modification. The trailing edge is sharp - too big to fit in the carbon S2, so file off about a millimeter or so, just so it fits in the S2. You only have to file the part you'll put in the frame.

Cheers,

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Damon Rinard
Engineering Manager,
CSG Road Engineering Department
Cannondale & GT Bicycles
(ex-Cervelo, ex-Trek, ex-Velomax, ex-Kestrel)