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Old 12-29-08, 08:21 AM
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I bought a cervelo P2 frame. So now I need your help buying components. I need everything as right now I only have the frame. It takes 650c wheels which I need to buy. Can you make any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by NYmtnbkr
Calminian,

Help some of us newbies understand the difference of a 76 degree bike vs. a newer 71-72 degree bike. IE give me a reason to convince the wife I need a new bike.
Newer tri bikes are at 78 degrees or even steeper, which really helps in the aero position. I have my seat forward to help, and would prefer to be steeper, but can deal with it at 76 degrees. It's really a preference thing. I read from the rep though that the Nemesis can be ordered with a 78 degree frame, so looks like that problem is solved.

I know the Kestrel is at 73 degree (or at least was last time I checked), and I know for certain I wouldn't be comfortable at that angle. You're going to be in the aero position 90% of the time doing triathlons, and 73 degrees, which is really a road bike geometry, may not be to your liking. But maybe that's changed too. Perhaps the rep. could advise us.

Also, I just checked to BD website, and the geometry for the Nemesis is listed at 76 degrees. The Kestrel geometry is not available.
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