Triathlon - P2-SL or Soloist for time trials??

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joevella
07-20-08, 04:03 PM
I'm wanting to get out of my Leader time trial bike for a Cervelo frame.
I only do time trials - no Road, and all my riding is time trial training.
I don't do triathlons.
The press is so good on the Soloist, that I can't decide between the P2-SL or the Soloist Team.
Anyone who has ridden both of these who can give me an opinion as to which way to go? Thanks.

Rahzel
07-20-08, 05:32 PM
Haven't ridden either, but I'll tell you that if you ride steep (76 degree STA or more), the P2 SL will handle better. If you ride shallow (75 or less) the Soloist Team may handle better. Also, you can get lower (if that's what you want) on the P2 SL due to its lower stack measurement. Generally speaking, I'd recommend the P2 SL unless you have a good reason to want a road geometry bike for time trials (conforming to UCI regs isn't good enough, the P2 SL will set up just fine 5cm behind the BB).
Galtman
07-20-08, 08:19 PM
For TTs only, I would go with the P2sl. The geometry is intended for that purpose and can give you a lower front end (as was previously mentioned).

cjbruin
07-21-08, 12:08 AM
The P2SL will be a better pure TT machine. The Soloist is a bit more versatile.