I am considering upgrading to a newer tri bike. I’ve been using a 2008 or 2009 P3C for the last 10 years, and it has become a bit of an antique.
Found a good deal locally on a 2016 Cannondale Slice. Is it worth it to upgrade to the slice? I’d have to switch the 3r aura bars and he’d jet wheels I’ve been using on the P3C.
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Thanks in advance for any input.
The only possible reason would be the Slice’s capability of running 28mm tires; with the P3 you can’t go beyond 25mm’s. Otherwise it’s not worth to change
NO!!! I have older P2 and Older P3 and a new P Series. I don’t think slice is faster. Maybe with regard to the tires, but, unlikely with regard to aerodynamics. P3 was fastest of its generation and the benchmark for almost a decade. Yes, there were some faster within those 10 years, but, not by much. Also, Cannondale was only dedicating about 1/2 a decade to Tri. Cervelo has had decades long commitment to the sport… I wouldn’t bother. If buying. Buy NEWER. Or, get a Road or Gravel grinder option (provided you don’t have any). Personally, despite a 2016 being cheaper, I think you’d be throwing your $$$ away. And, it looks like you’ll have to be making aerobar, basebar, and shifter investments anyway… Again my 2 cents..
I’m only upgrading my Cervelo P3 because I’m going to disc brakes on the Cervelo P-series. If I was sticking to rim brakes then the P2/P3 is the only bike I would want.
Agreed - for YEARS the P3 was the Gold Standard in TT/Triathlon Frame aerodynamics and performance. It was not just Cervelo hype - it was actual and real Wind Tunnel numbers. It’s been surpassed by some of the recent Super Bikes - but not by much. The difference in top-end frames, is not that great. The ill placement of a water bottle as an example, can wipe any gains out!
Thanks for the feedback, Chris & everyone for the feedback. This is helpful. I’ve decided to keep the old P3C for the upcoming season. I just added some risers on the bars for a better fit and to hopefully stay in an aero position for longer periods. How does your newer P series bike compare to your older p3 and P2? It sounds like that’s your only recommendation for an upgrade from the old 2008/09 series.
Thank you,
That’s a lot of risers!
70mm!
You can’t run 28mm on the slice
