Hey All,
Looking to finally make the upgrade to a tri bike ahead of my first ironman this year. I had a bike fit last week and we came up with 3 frame options in my budget
- Shiv Expert Ultegra
- P3 Dura Ace
- Speed Concept 7.5
I am able to get them all through deals with various LBS here in Copenhagen but unfortunately they are not that keen on giving test rides out here so can't really get a feel for them personally. Ideally I would like something that I will keep for a few years and potentially upgrade with Di2 down the line so am leaning toward the speed concept as I have heard that it can be a pain with the other too. Also I just like just how clean the front end is much cleaner plus the integrated storage options are nice.
But I am also curious about the other two, as the shiv is a cheaper option than the other 2 but would possibly spend at least part of the difference to upgrade to carbon bars and although I hear good things about the P3, I see them pretty much everywhere i look :-)
But really would I see a significant difference between these three options? As a guide my best split so far is 2:23 in a half ironman last year on my current setup of Giant TCR with aero bars. The general racing/riding conditions tend to be very windy from all directions and rolling terrain, no really big hills.
Your input is greatly appreciated.
Looking to finally make the upgrade to a tri bike ahead of my first ironman this year. I had a bike fit last week and we came up with 3 frame options in my budget
- Shiv Expert Ultegra
- P3 Dura Ace
- Speed Concept 7.5
I am able to get them all through deals with various LBS here in Copenhagen but unfortunately they are not that keen on giving test rides out here so can't really get a feel for them personally. Ideally I would like something that I will keep for a few years and potentially upgrade with Di2 down the line so am leaning toward the speed concept as I have heard that it can be a pain with the other too. Also I just like just how clean the front end is much cleaner plus the integrated storage options are nice.
But I am also curious about the other two, as the shiv is a cheaper option than the other 2 but would possibly spend at least part of the difference to upgrade to carbon bars and although I hear good things about the P3, I see them pretty much everywhere i look :-)
But really would I see a significant difference between these three options? As a guide my best split so far is 2:23 in a half ironman last year on my current setup of Giant TCR with aero bars. The general racing/riding conditions tend to be very windy from all directions and rolling terrain, no really big hills.
Your input is greatly appreciated.