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Older P3 v. New P2
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I can get these frames for essentially the same price (older P3 may be $100 cheaper)

P2-is used with about 4500 miles; I know the Size 58 fits me great; the white/blue is growing on me but objectively it is certainly not the best color scheme; get the benefit of better storage options etc.
P3-previous model (2012 or 2013 model); never been fitted on a 58 in the older P3, but fairly certain it will work; it is brand new so I get the benefit of the warranty; much better paint job, but less aero than new P2 and lacks storage options

Which is better deal? Which would you go for?
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Re: Older P3 v. New P2 [DFW_Tri] [ In reply to ]
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New P2 because it's going to be faster than the old P3. It's also Di-2 compatible, can fit wider wheels, and is a better frame.

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Re: Older P3 v. New P2 [DFW_Tri] [ In reply to ]
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Would old P3 fit my Flo 90 rims? I have read mixed reviews.
Last edited by: DFW_Tri: Sep 5, 15 8:01
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Re: Older P3 v. New P2 [DFW_Tri] [ In reply to ]
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Yes, they fit.
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Re: Older P3 v. New P2 [DFW_Tri] [ In reply to ]
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My old P2 can fit a Zipp Super 9 Disc with 25 mm tires. My friends old P3 can't fit 25 mm tires.

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Re: Older P3 v. New P2 [DFW_Tri] [ In reply to ]
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It may need to come down to fit. Those are pretty different bikes. In a 54, the stack/reach for each is: o-P3 498/419 vs. n-P2 522/411. A bike is not fast if it doesn't fit you.

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Re: Older P3 v. New P2 [DFW_Tri] [ In reply to ]
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If the new p2 fits, then the old p3 will fit with a bunch of spacers.

I'm actually thinking about finding an old p3, it's one of the few bikes that will actually fit the way I like to be set up, and want something a little longer than my current ride. On a 51 p2sl now, maybe I'll sell some bikes out of the collection and get a 54 p3

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Re: Older P3 v. New P2 [DFW_Tri] [ In reply to ]
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DFW_Tri wrote:
Would old P3 fit my Flo 90 rims? I have read mixed reviews.

There shouldn't be any fit issues with the Cervelo P3.


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Re: Older P3 v. New P2 [Duckie] [ In reply to ]
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Duckie wrote:
It may need to come down to fit. Those are pretty different bikes. In a 54, the stack/reach for each is: o-P3 498/419 vs. n-P2 522/411. A bike is not fast if it doesn't fit you.

If you're able too, I'd try them both out and see which one fits better. If they both do, for me I'd get the newer model but again that's my opinion.

Good luck
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