Cervelo P3Sl, Help regarding the P3sl basic package

Triathlon Forum
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Hi
The P3SL are now on sale for $2999, in few online stores. So it may be the time to find the budget for my first tri bike.
I will be happy to get any recommendations for necessary upgrades/changes in their basic packages. What about the wheels, r they good enough for training? Or do you recommend other wheelset.

Specific online store?
Any other recommendations are welcome.
Thanks
Avi

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"I will be happy to get any recommendations for necessary upgrades/changes in their basic packages. What about the wheels, r they good enough for training? Or do you recommend other wheelset. "

Basic package is more than adequate for your 1st tri bike - If it fits you will love it. The wheels are very fine for training. The only thing I swapped out were the Cranks to DA, just b/c there was an extra set at the shop at a great price.

Enjoy!

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I downgraded my P3SL from Dura Ace to Ultegra and from carbon cranks to aluminium compacts. I figure I don’t deserve Dura-ace or carbon cranks until I can bike sub 5:30 and run sub 3:30 in an Ironman. As it is, I feel like a poser riding around on a bike that is worth more than my car, or a year worth of property tax.

Dev

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I just ordered a P3SL at the $2999 price from All3Sports in Atlanta. I think the deal is just too good to pass up. Plus I live in Atlanta, so I’ll get the professional fit thrown in, and a year of free tune-ups as well. Patrick and TR at All3Sports have been great to work with. The only upgrade they recommended was to replace the stock brake levers with Cane Creek carbon. The difference is $40, and I’m told the stock brake levers got some complaints from other customers.

Other than that, this is an incredible bike. There is no need to upgrade or replace anything else. I have been biking for years, owned many bikes, and I still feel just a bit out of my league buying this bike. I mean, with a bike like this there are no more excuses! So for your first tri bike, this is more than enough.

One last note, If you do decide this is the bike you want, I’d go ahead and get it soon. There are not many of these left, and they aren’t making them next year, so I think the window of opportunity will soon close.

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thanks, i will check out their site soon

avishay
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man…my lbs is offering for 2600…should I bite?

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The Easton Vista are great for training. I have a Soloist with the same wheels and they are definitely durable. Ride is good… maybe a bit harsh (20 straight 14g (i think) spokes on the front) but nothing to really complain about and they handle well.