First, thanks for the reply Frank. Can you expand on “best” (i.e. Cervelo would come in best for aerodynamics). Did they just put weights on the frames and see which ones held up best?
Thanks,
SteveMc
You’re welcome. “Best” doesn’t say that the Principia is the best triathlon bike as far as geometry is concerned or that it will give you the best ride. It is only best as far as workmanship, best overall value or used components are rated. Most of the measured parameters have already been written in this thread so I won’t repeat them.
BTW, the Cube bike is an US build bike, although Cube is a German company they say the bike is built in the US.
Cervelo is very difficult to get here in Germany. I also have never seen a Litespeed in a race I took part in (Exception: I was passed from Camereon Brown on his Blade last summer doing Roth). There are a few old QR now and then and so most bikes ridden here are Cube and Principia … so it all comes down to these two reigning brands.
regards,
Frank