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2013-11-02 3:09 PM

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Subject: 2010 Cervelo P1 for $750. Is this a good price?
I don't know much about bikes so I can't be sure so I'm asking here. I'm looking to buy a decent entry level tri bike and I know the P1 has a good reputation. A guy around here has a 2010 stock P1 he's offering me for $750. I really don't know squat about it these things and it's assuming that the thing will fit me (its a 54 and my roadie is a 54 so I dunno).

He says it's in great shape etc... but I am way to dumb about this stuff to decide if that's a good price or not.

Thanks!

ETA: Oh, it's got ~3k miles on it BTW. I don't know if that's alot or not as I don't really know about bikes.

Edited by aliddle9876 2013-11-02 3:13 PM


2013-11-02 10:15 PM
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Subject: RE: 2010 Cervelo P1 for $750. Is this a good price?
Just because you ride a 54 in a road bike doesn't mean you will in a Tri bike. You may be able to get an idea here

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/Store/catalog/fitCalculatorBike.j...

After that look a the condition of the bike. Are there a lot of scratches, rust, etc? How clean is it? Overall that is a good price for that bike.
2013-11-03 8:32 AM
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Subject: RE: 2010 Cervelo P1 for $750. Is this a good price?
The price is reasonable as long as it's well maintained and in good functional order. It's not a fantastic deal, but also not a bad one.

The assumption that you need a 54 just because your road bike is a 54 is completely wrong… First of all, there's no such thing as size denomination standard… Basically, a 54 could be called a size A and would mean just as much. Then add that there's no standard how a frame is measured, so even if you look at the geometry chart, a 54cm may not mean the same physical dimension when comparing manufacturers, common measurements are center-to-center, center-to-top, center-to-virtual point, virtual point-to-virtual point… And all that before we even start taking about bike fit. Even within the same brand, you might very well use a 54cm road bike, but could need a 51cm or 56cm for that matter, tri bike… It all depends on your fit.
2013-11-03 10:07 AM
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Subject: RE: 2010 Cervelo P1 for $750. Is this a good price?
By "assumption" I meant "assuming the thing fits me and I buy it" not "I'm buying it assuming it fits me". Subtle but big different between those two.

I would take it to an LBS and get fitted before buying, though that costs a shitload of $$ too. Like $200 or so for a tri fit around here.
2013-11-03 10:45 AM
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Subject: RE: 2010 Cervelo P1 for $750. Is this a good price?
Still the best $200 you can possibly spend. If you look at cost/benefit, it's the best investment you can possible do. Better than a new super bike, better than race wheels, better than aero helmet...
2013-11-03 11:27 AM
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Originally posted by audiojan The price is reasonable as long as it's well maintained and in good functional order. It's not a fantastic deal, but also not a bad one. The assumption that you need a 54 just because your road bike is a 54 is completely wrong… First of all, there's no such thing as size denomination standard… Basically, a 54 could be called a size A and would mean just as much. Then add that there's no standard how a frame is measured, so even if you look at the geometry chart, a 54cm may not mean the same physical dimension when comparing manufacturers, common measurements are center-to-center, center-to-top, center-to-virtual point, virtual point-to-virtual point… And all that before we even start taking about bike fit. Even within the same brand, you might very well use a 54cm road bike, but could need a 51cm or 56cm for that matter, tri bike… It all depends on your fit.

Great advice. I have a Cervelo road and tri bike and they are different sizes. Your positioning is different and the fit is different. Getting a good fit on a tri bike can be a time consuming process (but necessary).



2013-11-13 8:48 AM
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Subject: RE: 2010 Cervelo P1 for $750. Is this a good price?
3k miles is not many. Anyone who does an Ironman (assuming they train appropriately) is going to put that many miles on a bike in 1 season.
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