Hi chris,

I've seen you are using a Garmin Forerunner. I want to ask you using my website: www.ttsm.com to upload your GPS data. If you've any questions please feel free to ask. I'm curious to your reaction: reinier@ttsm.com

Did you buy both color schemes? I'm getting a P2C but can't decide on the color.

@Dan: no, we go the same (red/white) since that was the only color they had in our sizes.

If I had to make a choice, I'd be torn. I probably would have leaned toward the blue/black if I had to choose but I do like the red/white. The only problem with it is that the white is where all the dirt/grease ends up so you have to clean it religiously if you want to keep it looking good. This is working out well so far since I now have motivation to clean it after every ride and I know I won't get behind.

FYI, now that I've ridden it more and raced a half iron distance on it, I love it even more. It is hard to do an easy ride since it just wants to go fast. Be prepared for everyone to comment on your bike too :-)

Did you find that you needed a size smaller than what you normally buy? I hear these run a little large.

I rode a 60cm Cannondale before and I'm on a 58cm for the Cervelo.

Hi Chris,

Just wondering what your old bike was that you improved your speed by a mile per hour on?

Thanks,
Al

Al, I was riding a Cannondale R600.

I think the difference was due to being lighter (about 1.5 pounds), a more forward position, and the carbon frame which didn't wear me out as quickly.

I'm doing a spring in a month, so I'm hoping to see about 2 MPH increase and feel good for the run.

Was the R600 set up with aero bars. Just wondering because I am picking up a p2c in a week and I am getting anxious about how much improvement I will see from my klein Aura xv.

It was. I feel much more comfortable on the P2C in aero position that I ever did on the canondale. The setup puts you at a much better angle to get more power. It also helps with the transition from bike to run in a tri since you are already using more of your glutes and hamstrings than you would on a road bike where you're using more quads.