Cervelo P2C - 2008 vs 2009

Triathlon Forum
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Besides color and the front fork, what is the different between a 2008 and 2009 P2C?

Are there any differences between the DA and Ultegra frames, other than paint?

Thanks

-JD

2

Don’t downplay the difference that new front fork makes. The 3T fork is quite awesome.

3

I guess my question is: Is it worth $300 to get a new one versus a brand new bike from last year?

4

What allows you to distinguish the difference?

5

My results since I got it.

In truth, I made several changes at once mid-season last year and I think they all contributed to some nice improvements. I had the old Wolf fork (not the recalled one) on my P3C and swapped it out for the 3T fork. I also got some new HED Jets. I started PR-ing everything I did from that point on … and sometimes by large margins (and I’m no spring chicken). I can’t isolate the contribution of the fork, but I’ve run some different wheels with it a time or two and it still comes up faster than the same bike with the old fork. (Note that the HED Jets replaced a Zipp 808/Sub-9 combination … no slouch wheels I was using before.) There are lots of variables, so it’s a subjective assessment … but I’d be really happy if the competitors in my age group didn’t read this and didn’t get a 3T fork.

6

this is totally anecdotal - but i just got a 2007 p2c and it has the 3T fork.

I can’t get over how nice the front end of this bike rides. Granted I am coming off a QR tequilo, but still…it’s amazing how it soaks up road buzz.

7

I haven’t heard about the 3t fork yet. What’s so great about it? I have the old wolf non-recalled one right now.

8

I haven’t heard about the 3t fork yet. What’s so great about it? I have the old wolf non-recalled one right now.

Here’s what “Mr. Cervelo” said about it in a post last May:

"The P2C Ultegra comes with the Wolf, the P2C DuraAce comes with the 3T Funda. The 3T Funda is more aero, lighter and laterally stiffer than the TrueTemper Wolf. "
Gerard
Cervélo SA

9

Don’t waste your cash on the 3T fork. Yes, the Wolf TT is heavier and features a slightly thicker frontal profile, but it is an excellent fork nonetheless (stiffer than, for example, the Easton Aero EC90). It won’t hold you back at all.