I am currently riding my first bike, a used 2012 Cervelo P3 size 51. I bought it second hand in 2018 after I fell in love with triathlons. I spent $1700 on the bike, and it came with a PM, and DA, and seemingly all I needed (didn't think I would ever consider a $5,000 bike at the time). Fast forward a few years, and I have upgraded everything on the bike, except the frame, and now have spent close to if not more than $5,000. I have eTap, new brakes, 160mm cranks, new PM, $1500 wheels, new cockpit, etc. I race mostly long course, with a 2:30ish half distance bike split avg.
In any case, I am trying to get more competitive and I am certain a new bike will do the trick (I know this isn't actually true). I have been pondering disc brakes for a while, and know that the cycling world is divided. I ride indoors 99% of the time on a kickr. I can afford a $10,000 bike, but I am also a person who is into value, and that is the reason I havent jumped on a new bike.
With all that said, can you either talk me off the ledge and let me know I DONT need a more expensive bike to get to Kona or help me decide if I should get a new bike and sell the old one, or get a new frame and swap over the upgrades.
These are my last fitting numbers. I am fine with the fit. I am told I have short legs and long torso (at 5'6" this isnt saying much). But I have very little idea what these numbers mean in terms of which bike would be best. My fitter said I am maxed out on my current bike and per this fit, could even be 5cm lower on the front (this sounds a bit much).
Saddle: PS 1.0
Nose down 4.8*
Cradle width 170mm center
Extension width 50mm center
Saddle nose to extension 815
Crank 160mm
SX: 125 (center of rails)
SY: 617 (center of rails)
HX: 443 (back of pad)
HY: 561 (top of pad)
Thanks!
In any case, I am trying to get more competitive and I am certain a new bike will do the trick (I know this isn't actually true). I have been pondering disc brakes for a while, and know that the cycling world is divided. I ride indoors 99% of the time on a kickr. I can afford a $10,000 bike, but I am also a person who is into value, and that is the reason I havent jumped on a new bike.
With all that said, can you either talk me off the ledge and let me know I DONT need a more expensive bike to get to Kona or help me decide if I should get a new bike and sell the old one, or get a new frame and swap over the upgrades.
These are my last fitting numbers. I am fine with the fit. I am told I have short legs and long torso (at 5'6" this isnt saying much). But I have very little idea what these numbers mean in terms of which bike would be best. My fitter said I am maxed out on my current bike and per this fit, could even be 5cm lower on the front (this sounds a bit much).
Saddle: PS 1.0
Nose down 4.8*
Cradle width 170mm center
Extension width 50mm center
Saddle nose to extension 815
Crank 160mm
SX: 125 (center of rails)
SY: 617 (center of rails)
HX: 443 (back of pad)
HY: 561 (top of pad)
Thanks!