I've been mulling over the purchase of a new TT bike in the last few weeks.
I currently own a Cervelo P1 but a change of bike is imminent. Although I will probably keep hold of the P1.
At first the Canyon Speedmax CF 8.0 was a no brainer, fits just within the budget and the looks of it are amazing. And its bigger brother just won Kona.
Recently I stumbled upon a shop giving some nice discounts on 2017 models of Felt.
Particularly the IA16 was available for about the same price as the CF 8.0 is listed. Further down the line they also offered the B14 with a nice discount. I didn't like this bike until I saw it in real life and I loved it.
I should be able to fit well on all three bikes, so no real issues there.
I am doing a year of 70.3s with ambition to finish well within my age-group.
In 2019 I am hoping to do my first full length race. This new TT bike should last me a good number of years.
The new purchase will be equipped with Hed Jet 6 wheels and Dura-ace crank (which I already own). Furhtermore I like the installed aerobars on all three bikes so no need for upgrade in that department. The B14 leaves room (in terms of budget) for some extra's such as a nice new TT helmet and disc covers. The Canyon and IA16 will take up my budget completely for this season.
Right now I have eliminated the Canyon because I feel the IA16 offers more, certainly when they are priced the same. So its mainly down to the IA16 or B14. I feel more comfortable in spending less on the B14 but I am worried about it's ageing aero technology. Whilst the IA16 for sure will hold up well in the coming years.
When in doubt.. ask advice on Slowtwitch. :)
I currently own a Cervelo P1 but a change of bike is imminent. Although I will probably keep hold of the P1.
At first the Canyon Speedmax CF 8.0 was a no brainer, fits just within the budget and the looks of it are amazing. And its bigger brother just won Kona.
Recently I stumbled upon a shop giving some nice discounts on 2017 models of Felt.
Particularly the IA16 was available for about the same price as the CF 8.0 is listed. Further down the line they also offered the B14 with a nice discount. I didn't like this bike until I saw it in real life and I loved it.
I should be able to fit well on all three bikes, so no real issues there.
I am doing a year of 70.3s with ambition to finish well within my age-group.
In 2019 I am hoping to do my first full length race. This new TT bike should last me a good number of years.
The new purchase will be equipped with Hed Jet 6 wheels and Dura-ace crank (which I already own). Furhtermore I like the installed aerobars on all three bikes so no need for upgrade in that department. The B14 leaves room (in terms of budget) for some extra's such as a nice new TT helmet and disc covers. The Canyon and IA16 will take up my budget completely for this season.
Right now I have eliminated the Canyon because I feel the IA16 offers more, certainly when they are priced the same. So its mainly down to the IA16 or B14. I feel more comfortable in spending less on the B14 but I am worried about it's ageing aero technology. Whilst the IA16 for sure will hold up well in the coming years.
When in doubt.. ask advice on Slowtwitch. :)