or get a p5-6 and order a non-matching p3 fork to go with it ;)

GreatScott,

We are not continuing with the P5 Three option. 99.9% of P5 riders are using them for Triathlon and since the P3 is a really good UCI legal option, there didn't seem to be room left for the P5 Three. That said, some retailers might still have that bike in stock.

Thanks,

GreatScott,

We are not continuing with the P5 Three option. 99.9% of P5 riders are using them for Triathlon and since the P3 is a really good UCI legal option, there didn't seem to be room left for the P5 Three. That said, some retailers might still have that bike in stock.

Thanks,

one option is to use a double rear carrier behind the seat, but this is less aero than 1 bottle due to the extra width. another option is to use a large Bento Box like the 483 Dark Speed Works, but i don't know if it's can hold all the flats kit - do you know?

If you want to use a Speedpack 483D to hold some of your flat kit, we typically recommend that you put your hard, heavy, and weather resistant items (tire levers, inflator, CO2 cartridges) behind your seat. Usually it's easy to tape them with electrical tape to the the saddle rails just above the seat post. Then you can put 1 or 2 small tubes in your Speedpack 483D, where they will be protected and ready to use. If you use 1 spare tube, you'll even have extra space in your 483D for some race nutrition.

Hope that helps,
Greg @ dsw

Don't panic, we're here for ya brother ;-)

• I have my spare tubular, 2 x CO2, inflator, and tire lever (in case I've overglued) all nicely stuck in a tall water bottle, and I'm carrying behind the seat.
• As an added bonus hint - listen up Slowtwitchers...GOLD here - fold up a couple of paper towels into the top of the bottle before sealing it. They work great to stop the rattling of the CO2, AND, are there to wipe your hands clean of chain lube if you get messy changing out a rear flat.
• Grab a top-tube mounted storage bag from Dark Speed Works for nutrition. You'll love the bolt-on to the integrated bosses feature.
• If you private reply to me I can email you directly some documents that I have pulled from various sources. Owner's manual, Aduro bar manual, assembly manual, etc.

Here's a packing briefing, taken from the Cervelo web site I think. Are you using a hard-shell case? Fork on is...going to be tough to do. The hydraulic brake lines and cable routing make it tough to get around completely disassembling the entire front end:

Travelling with a P5
• Remove the front brake from the fork. The removal of the front brake cover is not necessary.
• Loosen the stem pinch bolts with a 4mm Allen wrench
• Remove the high mount or the top cover if using the low mount of the 3T Aduro Aerobar.
• Remove the top cap and drop the fork out of the frame.
• Remove headset parts and place aside.
• Remove the beard from the fairing mount.
• Remove the rear derailleur, leaving the e-wire connected.
• Lay the bike frame & fork into the case.
• Put protective padding between the frame and the aerobar to prevent damage during transportation.
• Wrap protective padding around exposed parts of the frame, rear derailleur, crankset, and fork to prevent transportation damage.
• Place any loose parts (headset, bolts, etc) in a small bag. It is advisable to secure the small parts bag so it doesn’t move around and cause potential damage.
• Cover the frame and components with foam or other sufficient padding.
• Remove the skewers from the wheels and attach them to the spokes.
• Cover the frame and components with foam or other sufficient padding.
• Tighten down the straps and put the cover on the case.

1. On the P4, I have a SRAM 975 Quarq. Will that fit OK on the P5 or do I need to get a different bottom bracket and if so, which one?

2. On the P4 I have the old one piece Easton Attacks, so pads are nearly flat to the base bar with straight extensions. On the P5, then I assume I will want the Low, and the lowest extensions?

3. Will the x-lab Torpedo bottle set up with the Garmin out front work with the P5 cockpit?

4. Boo, I am losing tubular storage with the P4. It looks like folks are considering a bottle behind the seat for that? Any other ideas?

5. I will be packing my own bike so any tips or tricks for packing and putting back together? (fork will stay on).

Anything else I should know?

Hi MTM,

You can ask, but I can't comment on the comparison bars. ;-)

Hacking the pads closer simply requires any kind of metal plate to shift the bolt holes. That's how Garmin hacked Vandevelde's P5:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/...me-trial-tech/224781



Cheers,