Silver's new Cervelo P2!!!

**silver** · 03-08-2009, 09:35 AM

Hi all! I've been short on time, but thanks for the thoughts on my new bike.

A few answers:

It's a He, all my bikes are. My bikes are all named by model and "The," "The 1000," "The Madone," and this one will be "The P2"

It's a 56cm 2009 Cervelo P2 Ultegra SL.

So far all is stock:

Fork - 3T Funda Pro
Seatpost - Cervélo aero carbon
Shift Levers - Shimano DuraAce Bar-ends
Front Derailleur - Shimano Ultegra SL
Rear Derailleur - Shimano Ultegra SL
Cassette - Shimano Ultegra 12-25
Chain - Shimano Ultegra
Brake Calipers - Cervélo Mach 2
Brake Levers - Vision Aero Levers
Crankset - Gossamer MegaExo Compact
Bottom Bracket - FSA Gossamer MegaExo
Headset - Cane Creek
Stem - Visiontech Sizemore
Basebars - Visiontech
Aerobars - Visiontech
Saddle - Selle San Marco Island Tri

I have a Dura Ace 27-11 casstte on order. My American Classic 420 wheels on it. Ultegra SL pedals. Cateye Strada wireless. Profile Design Aero bottle on the downtube and profile design aero 2 bottle holder on the saddle.

I dont' think this saddle will make the cut though. I'll give it a couple miles before making the decision.

Friday Afternoon I drove the 3 hours to St. Louis to pick it up. I was there 3 hours getting fitted on it. Then I drove the 4 hours to Bloomington. Spent Sat there, went to Indy for a dinner and then back to Boomington for the night and now back in Newburgh (2 hours). Been a whirlwind.

And I haven't ridden it yet. One part in the headset had to be glued and set for 24 hours prior to being tightened down. I can't wait!!!!

more info soon.

**sgtiger** · 03-08-2009, 10:13 AM

Sweet ride! The next time I see a silver streak, I'll know it's you.

**silver** · 03-08-2009, 06:42 PM

First ride! Only rode around the block a few times. it was very windy and very difficult to control, but I felt great on it! Can't wait for a real ride. Hoping that will happen at lunch tomorrow.

**Tri Girl** · 03-08-2009, 07:04 PM

Dang, lady! You look smokin' on that bike. Weeeeeee!

**sundial** · 03-09-2009, 04:18 AM

Silver, that bike was made for you.

What's the name of your bike?

**7rider** · 03-09-2009, 05:21 AM

Originally Posted by silver

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So far all is stock:

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Crankset - Gossamer MegaExo Compact

I have a Dura Ace 27-11 casstte on order.

So it IS a compact!
I was wondering if it was.....
I didn't realize DA had a 11-27 cassette. That's cool. I assume it's a 10 speed?
I'd love that range for my ID8, which also has a compact, and I'm running a 12-25 currently.

**kacie tri-ing** · 03-09-2009, 05:32 AM

I think from the picture you and that bike were made for each other

**Jo-n-NY** · 03-09-2009, 05:37 AM

Silver...thanks for posting a pic. You and the bike look GREAT!!!!

~ JoAnn

**spindizzy** · 03-09-2009, 07:39 AM

You look very determined in that pic! Race-face or were you just trying to hang on? If that is your race face...look out world..be verrrrry afraid!!!

"Silver on Cervelo"

Beauuuutiful bike!

**silver** · 03-09-2009, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by 7rider

So it IS a compact!
I was wondering if it was.....
I didn't realize DA had a 11-27 cassette. That's cool. I assume it's a 10 speed?
I'd love that range for my ID8, which also has a compact, and I'm running a 12-25 currently.

the 11-27 DA is new I think. yes, 10 speed.

Yes a compact. I'm a little disappointed. Clearly, I was too focused on the final product to absorb all the details. I'm fairly certain that I'm going to switch out the compact for a standard. I was riding in 50/12 today and felt like I could crank more.

**Miranda** · 03-09-2009, 03:55 PM

Silver, the new bike is awesome! Hope you have many happy and safe miles together

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**parity** · 03-10-2009, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by silver

the 11-27 DA is new I think. yes, 10 speed.

Yes a compact. I'm a little disappointed. Clearly, I was too focused on the final product to absorb all the details. I'm fairly certain that I'm going to switch out the compact for a standard. I was riding in 50/12 today and felt like I could crank more.

50-11 is lower the 53-12. An 50x34 with a 11x23 is about the same is a 53x39 with a 12x25. You can check it out on Sheldon Brown's web site.

http://sheldonbrown.com/gears/

**Wahine** · 03-10-2009, 04:11 PM

Great buy. It's a very good value and a nice bike. Many happy miles!!!

**silver** · 03-10-2009, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by parity

50-11 is lower the 53-12. An 50x34 with a 11x23 is about the same is a 53x39 with a 12x25. You can check it out on Sheldon Brown's web site.

http://sheldonbrown.com/gears/

Right, but I was expecting and wanted 53-11. Right now I have 50-12. I've already ordered the 11X27, but need to get the 53X39.

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