Cervelo P3 Dura Ace + Upgrades Triathlon, Time Trial Bicycle

2007 Cervelo P3.  There are less than 100 miles on this, so I consider it new.  The tires still have the line down the center.  There are no flaws, chips, or defects on this bike.  Everything on this P3 is stock except for a few upgrades.  The upgrades and prices paid include:

 

Vision Tech Integrated TriMax Aerobar (The stem, basebar, and extensions are completely integrated and the extensions are uncut) + $300

Vision Tech Aero Brake Levers + $100

Carbon Computer Mount + $20

Zipp Carbon Water Bottle Cage + $50

I also added Tacx Carbon Paste on the seatpost to keep it from slipping.  It is noncorrosive on carbon.

 

The Speedplay pedals are NOT included in this sale.  All other stock components on the P3 include:

 

Dura Ace 10spd bar end shifters

Dura Ace Rear Derailleur

Dura Ace Front Derailleur

Easton Circuit Wheelset

FSA SLK Carbon Crankset(175mm arms, 39-53 rings) w/ External Bottom Bracket

Cervelo Carbon Seatpost

Cervelo Seat

 

This bike is fast.  I average +5mph over my road bike even on moderately hilly roads.  My road bike is no junker either.  I have ridden many high-end bikes over the past 7 years being a mechanic for a bike shop and I am very partial to a few brands because of their ride.  Cervelo is at the top of my list followed by Bianchi, and that is it.  Cervelos have a very responsive ride.  They accelerate well, maintain a smooth ride throughout all speed ranges, and corner nicely.

I am 6'3", 36" inseam, and fairly proportional.  All my road bikes have been 61cm.  I couldn't decide between a 58cm or 61cm in this model but after talking to a couple Cervelo reps, I decided on the 61cm and it was the right choice.  They recomended comparing the drop and reach of the P3 to road bikes I have owned.  The 61cm was not too big.  You may notice I have the seat in the rear hole on the post, so I had a lot more room to move it forward if I decided to do some triathlons or duathlons.  A 58cm would have definately been too small.

I have to sell it to finish my degree in Mechanical Engineering, which will keep me busy for the next year, therefore no time for TTs.  I will have to stick with the mountain and cross bike for now.