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2016 Cervelo P2 vs Felt IA16

Roderick RodriguezRoderick Rodriguez
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I recently had a fitting and narrowed down bikes that will work best for me based on fit to the Cervelo P2 (size 51) and the Felt IA16 (size 54).   Before the fitting I had my eyes set on the Felt IA16. After the fitting the Cervelo P2 came up as another option.  The one thing with the Felt is that the standover clearance is borderline but safe.  Does anyone have any thoughts on which I should lean towards?  The Felt will cost a couple hundred more because there are more parts that need to be swapped out for fit. I will also be upgrading to di2.

Thanks

Rod

Comments

  • Pat KossPat Koss
    Sounds like used frames, correct? If new the Cervelo has a warranty for life policy to the original owner. Not something you consider heavily at the original purchase but I just did a warranty claim on a 2010 P2 due to a crack and came away with a brand new 2016 P3 frame. No questions asked. That made me a devoted Cervelo customer.
  • Roderick RodriguezRoderick Rodriguez

    Thanks Pat.  That's great that they gave you a new frame, I didn't realize Cervelo had a lifetime warranty.  Whatever I choose would be brand new and would be ordered.

  • Paul CurtinPaul Curtin
    Also consider the IA10 - it ships with Ultegra Di2 and several other upgrades from the IA16. Like Cervelo, Felt offers a lifetime warranty for the original owner.

    Try to test-ride them both before you decide. An hour's ride will tell you whether it's the right bike.
  • John WithrowJohn Withrow
    My thoughts on new bikes is that fit is the most important. BUT, if you have a couple of bikes that fit you "equally well", then buy the one you are most excited about. Those are both great bikes from great companies, so really can't go wrong either way. If you're going to drop $$$$ on a new bike, just get the one that you will be the most excited to ride and ride fast, the one you like to look at in transition or simply sitting in your living room, or will make the coolest race photos. The one that makes you want to honor it by training hard on it so you will race effectively.

    You said before the fitting you had your eyes on the Felt. If after the fitting, the Felt is a good bike for you, then I'd say get the Felt. You mentioned the stand-over is borderline, but SAFE. As long as it's safe, 99.9% of the time you will be on the seat, turning the pedals, so that position is the most important, IMO.

    Do you already have Di2 Components and are just buying a new frame? or were you planning to buy the bike, then buy new Di2 components? If it's the latter, usually better to just buy the bike with the Di2 build (provided you are buying new). Also, if you work with your LBS, they will almost always give you a deal (up to 15-20% off or even more).

    Don't forget pictures of whatever you decide.
  • Roderick RodriguezRoderick Rodriguez

    Thanks John...that's great input.  I was going to get the bike and upgrade.  Apparently Shimano brought down the prices of Di2 and with the changes that I will be making for the fitting and upgrading to Di2 was cheaper than buying the Felt with Di2 already.  The Cervelo I would have to upgrade to the P3 which is above the price I wanted to spend.  I'll be sure to post pictures.

  • John WithrowJohn Withrow
    If you're buying it and upgrading the components anyways, you could start with a used bike and save a bunch of $$$. Could spend that extra $$ on a Powermeter or wheels, or a whole bunch of fun stuff...

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-CERVELO-P2-TRIATHLON-TT-BIKE-SHIMANO-105-5700-10SPD-51CM-USED-/252361366711?hash=item3ac1e8dcb7:g:I~oAAOSwJQdXAB8n


  • Mike WestoverMike Westover

    Some other considerations:

    • The integrated front end on the IA may limit your ability to adjust the fit in the future (less of an issue if you are sure of the fit)
    • Storage -- the IA has a small bento built in (good place for the Di2 junction), plus bottle bosses on the down tube and seat tube and behind the seat tube for a draft box. The P2 has bosses on the top tube for a bento (so you could add whatever size works best for you), only one set of bottle bosses on the down tube, and one boss near the bottom bracket that no one has yet figured out how to use. I would give the edge to the IA, unless you think you will want a larger bento
    • Serviceability -- the IA's rear brake is hidden between the chain stays. Great for aerodynamics but it can make adjustments a pain. The P2's brake is more exposed aerodynamically but easy to manage
  • Roderick RodriguezRoderick Rodriguez

    I ended up getting the Felt IA16 with the following upgrades: Ultegra Di2 Drive Train, Cobb Saddle, Flo Carbon Clincher wheels. Still trying to figure out what the hydration setup will be but overall I'm pretty happy with it.  Here is a picture of it post 80 mile ride.  Thanks again for all the feedback.

  • thekidduxcthekidduxc
    Roderick - great purchase. That is one mean looking bike!!! Looks fast!
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