My Tri-bike fit...and a New Bike!

I finally pulled the trigger and got the new bike I’ve been saving for...but no photos yet, since it’s not here. Unfortunately they didn’t have my size on hand and so now one is on order. It should be in by the middle of next week, then they have to build it, then I have to go in to get it fit and adjusted…THEN I can finally bring it home. I’m trying to be patient, but am very excited.

I decided that I am unique and need a unique bike that is unlike everyone else’s…just kidding. I joined the cool kids club and got the 2009 Cervelo P2 Ultegra SL. I was worried about not standing out at my races, but then I figured I’ll be going so fast I’ll have to draw attention (I wish).

Here’s how it went down:

I went in for a tri-fitting that I scheduled back in November and was planning on this trip being just for the fitting. I was planning on buying from the same store, but I was hoping to wait until their February sale to hopefully grab one of the remaining 2008 P2C Ultegras that they had just gotten in stock (in November) at a great deal. Turns out, people scooped them all up before the sale, so it wasn’t meant to be. Either way, the fit was interesting as it’s my first tri fit. They took some measurements, made an initial setup on the fit bike, had me start riding, adjusted until it looked “right”, had me give my input from a comfort standpoint, then plugged my position coordinates into their CPU. This gave them my perfect geometry, which they then compared to the brands they sell and looked at which bike they could get closest to my perfect position.
I kind of was hoping that I’d be a better fit on a Felt since I just think they’re a little sexier, but I am definitely going for comfort and function over looks…and cervelo fit the bill. Felts are apparently too small in the front end for me (unless I went with the Bayonet fork models, which start at $3600—too high). So, I looked around the store a little bit, then they ordered me my P2.

Originally, when I thought I could snag a deal on an 08 model, I had high hopes of race wheels and/or powermeters. However, the 09 was definitely higher on the price scale, so I no longer have room for those upgrades in my budget, maybe next year. I do have some more money I was planning on spending though, and so I think I’m going to use that to get my new baby setup the way I need it (hydration system, bento box, etc) along with maybe getting a new tri-suit since my old no longer matches my bike, as well as some training DVDs, an aero helmet, and some other random goodies. All in all, I think I’m making out well.

Training is going well overall…mostly run-focused right now. I know I’ll be hitting the trainer more once the new bike arrives to work on getting comfortable in my new position. And I need to turn my old trusty steed back into a traditional road bike and send my old clip-on off to their new home on my sister’s bike.