Currently ride a specialized carbon Tarmac Pro with profile design faster forward seatpost and tt bars and do alright. Did a HIM in 4:56 with a 20.5 bike split on a course with 2600ft. I’ve signed up for IM Lake Placid and don’t have the funds to purchase a new Tri bike but could purchase a used up to $1000. With such a limited budget should I stick with my current setup or find something like an alumium cervelo P2?
Sounds to me like you’re doing just fine on that Tarmac. I rode an aluminum P3 for a while and lemme tell you… it was fast, but not comfortable on long rides. Very stiff bike.