After 3 years racing with my road bike, I'm going to purchase my first tri bike. I've narrowed it down to a Specalized Shiv, Felt IA 10, Cervelo P3 and a Trek SC 9.5 (yeah, I know, not much narrowing). I've done a number of test rides, I've had a Retul fitting, and I've spoken to all the local dealers. So, for the most part, I think I know the pros and cons. But I'm looking for the collective judgment of this form as to perceptions on brand quality. Components aside, are any of these bikes made better than the others? I've been told that most bikes these days are actually manufactured in the same overseas factory and that there is a convergence in all bike design. This would suggest that the quality is the same among all the brands. Perhaps it's an impossible question, but I'm interested in the feedback of this forum. Thanks.
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Re: Advice on bike purchase [Celerius]
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Of those, I'd narrow it down to the SC and IA 10.
Of that list of two, I'd probably lean toward the Trek only because there's an authorized dealer/service center a few miles from my house.
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Of that list of two, I'd probably lean toward the Trek only because there's an authorized dealer/service center a few miles from my house.
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Re: Advice on bike purchase [Celerius]
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Trek Speed Concept or Cervelo P3
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Re: Advice on bike purchase [Celerius]
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Find a used bike. You will save TONS of money!! I got two this way.
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Re: Advice on bike purchase [Celerius]
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It seems your question is on quality... I would say that yes, all those bikes are similar in quality.
Re: Advice on bike purchase [Celerius]
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all good quality. The one I can comment one personally is the Felt. I have had 2 IAs and they are fast, and the IA10 is the best bang for the buck imo.
Re: Advice on bike purchase [Celerius]
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After 3 years racing with my road bike, I'm going to purchase my first tri bike. I've narrowed it down to a Specalized Shiv, Felt IA 10, Cervelo P3 and a Trek SC 9.5 (yeah, I know, not much narrowing). I've done a number of test rides, I've had a Retul fitting, and I've spoken to all the local dealers. So, for the most part, I think I know the pros and cons. But I'm looking for the collective judgment of this form as to perceptions on brand quality. Components aside, are any of these bikes made better than the others? I've been told that most bikes these days are actually manufactured in the same overseas factory and that there is a convergence in all bike design. This would suggest that the quality is the same among all the brands. Perhaps it's an impossible question, but I'm interested in the feedback of this forum. Thanks.You really can't go wrong with any of those bikes. I would pick the one that best fits your Retul fitting.
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Re: Advice on bike purchase [Celerius]
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wondering what bike you picked????
I'm looking at SC 7.5, Cervelo P3 (possibly Di2), BMC TM01 (previous year model). Also looked at new BMC TM02, integrated storage. Having a hard time deciding.
I'm looking at SC 7.5, Cervelo P3 (possibly Di2), BMC TM01 (previous year model). Also looked at new BMC TM02, integrated storage. Having a hard time deciding.
Re: Advice on bike purchase [dp1122]
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I got sucked into the P5x marketing and decided to wait....I won't be buying it, however. I've decided on the Felt IA (based primarily on looks) but have yet to purchase..
Re: Advice on bike purchase [Celerius]
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Nice. I have a couple of Felts, and they are great quality bikes with really good bang for your buck. Don't forget to post your new IA in the 'show us your ride' thread when you get it!
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I got sucked into the P5x marketing and decided to wait....I won't be buying it, however. I've decided on the Felt IA (based primarily on looks) but have yet to purchase..Good call! Quality is good on all those brands, if you fit correctly on all four then looks and how much you like the bike is the last thing to consider. The Specialized is god awful ugly IMO, the Trek is blah, the Felt and Cervelo would be my options and I would probably go Felt, just an awesome looking bike!