I’m here to ask you to talk me out of converting my Cervelo nP3 drivetrain from Dura Ace mechanical to Di2. Or, even better, talk to me about making the conversion a success.
I’m considering the change just for the sake of change and to scratch the new bike itch. I also have an uncontrollable urge to clean up my cables. From what I can tell, Tri Rig’s Alpha One has room for Junction A while the P3 frame has room for Junction B in the bottom bracket and the battery in the seat tube. So, it appears this would be a very clean setup. True?
I’m educating myself on the specific components to select, with a general bias towards Dura-Ace. My only big question at this point is whether to retain my Magura hydraulic brakes or move over to Tri-Rig for compatibility with the Di2 brake-shifters. Thoughts on that? Any other bits and pieces I should think about or prioritize?
I’d employ my LBS to make the change, so would appreciate any input I should share with them on how to optimize the placement and routing of components.
Please save me regret and tell me what I may be missing.
My 2018 P3 is having a remodel as we speak with a TriRig Alpha One and TriRig Front Brake…and yes, I have DI2, so they (my LBS) are hiding everything.
I couldn’t pull the trigger initially, when I was having the frame built up and I only went with DI2 not a complete change of the cockpit, but it’s clear that I need more adjustability and I also wanted to get rid of the cables/wires. Will let you know how it goes.
I just upgraded to di2 last week. I used the Alpha X bars. Hardly any wires showing. The only thing coming from the stem to the frame is the brake cable and a single di2 cable which I put in shrink wrap to clean up the look. I would definitely suggest trying it yourself if you are at all interested. Was not difficult at all. Plenty of room for all di2 wires and junction in the stem. Plenty of room in the IA for the junction B and should be for the P2 as well. Not sure how easy the P2 routing would be compared, but the room would be there. It was very easy to route in the IA16.
Alternatively, for those of you that have the brake shifters…could you live without them?
Scott
I have dual shifting capability on both my aerobars and brakes, and ‘no’, I could not live without them now.
The absolute beauty of having electronic shifting is that I never have to leave my position to shift when on my tribike-especially when going into corners, as I can shift from the brakes or my aero-bar extensions. And when in aero, I am shifting aggressively and staying aero. I’m certain this has helped me save a little time in my races this year, but it also keeps me safer as my hands are on the brakes AND shifters, at the same time, when necessary.
I absolutely LOVE my DI2 now and am so glad I was talked into it.
I am running a regular rear brake on my NP2 Di2 w/ an integrated shift/brake lever but a Magura on the front. I feel like that’s the best combination, and I get to avoid paying for TriRig products.
LBS is drawing up an estimate for the conversion. Buest guess on the $amount?
Scott
I’ve got an Alpha One that I’m planning on asking my LBS to install on my P2 soon, along with a full re-cabling. I’ve been debating getting Di2 at the same time or keeping it in the next year bucket…
I don’t need them and I am an aeroweenie, talk about leading edge you will notice no bar tape anywhere either.
Ditto the anti-bar tape. Bar tape is for chumps. And, bar tape on extensions makes no sense at all to me. My bike is nekkid too.
That said, I have been in one race when I wish I had bar tape. That was Augusta 70.3 last year when my hands got slimed with a crapton of sunscreen. They were so slippery I could barely grip anything for more than half the ride. When I was on the base bar, I had to squeeze super tight and my hands hurt. That happened more often than it should have over the train tracks at the beginning.
you will notice no bar tape anywhere either.