Hey y’all, I’m looking to break into the sport and looking to treat myself somewhat for my first bike. I’m a little lost at picking my first bike and decided that these are the two I’m leaning towards. Can anyone tell me some pros and cons of both bikes. Just a little background I’m 6’3 and 230 and have some experience biking but nothing on a road bike.
by ElectronicDay3627
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1 but both are mad overpriced
Both seem overprized.
Both are good bikes in principle. Hard to advise you further without seeing the exact components.
The cervelo p2 is a triathlon bike converted to a road bike, I wouldn’t go for that one because you might not be able to get a good fit on it.
Guess another question would be what bike would y’all recommend if someone was just getting into sport with a 1500ish budget? I was looking at the Canyon Endurance all road but don’t know if that’s a good starter bike.
Man that’s a lot of dough for Armstrong-era bikes
If I had to choose it would be the TREK as personally it looks better especially if it comes with those wheels.
Talk the Trek seller down to $1000 ($1250 tops) and you’re good – it’s a great bike, but way overpriced. That Cervelo is a terrible choice for a number of reasons – avoid at any price.
I like the Cervelo between the two, but I am a triathlete and lean towards aero. The Trek has much better wheels, which is important, but could be added later to the Cervelo. I would imagine the Trek would be more comfortable to ride distance though.
The trek, but it’s too expensive.
Both may seem a little overpriced for what they are, but the emonda is a better value and will be a comfortable place to start.
Assuming the carbon wheels are for tubular tires.
The Cervélo looks like a time trial bike that’s been converted to drop bars. Not a bad thing per se but, as a beginner, you’ll likely find an aggressive position like that very uncomfortable. The Trek would be the safest bet.
Check out a local pawn shop or bike store. Throwing a $1000 at a beginner bike seems mind boggling to me.
At 6’3″ I thin both of those are too small to fit you well. From a tech standpoint I would pick the Emonda, with one big consideration being that it doesn’t take weird proprietary seatposts like the Cervelo.
As an alternative, if it were me, I’d keep a lookout for a Specialized Allez.
Cervelos have stupid low maximum weights. You are too heavy for that bike, sad to say.
I wouldn’t call either a BEGINNER, but that trek is SLICK
Any mtb will do 🤪
For a beginner I’d strongly suggest an endurance or gravel bike, rather than a race or aero bike. The geometry will be comfortable and forgiving.
Between these two I’d pick the Trek, but it’s way overpriced for its age, and I worry it will be too aggressive for someone new to riding, which may lead to comfort and fit issues.
I loves me a cervelo but the Trek overall is a nicer and I believe newer ride.
The Cervelo also appears to be a concerted TT frame which can be iffy if not done properly.
Firstly – this is a false choice – tons of other options than these 2.
Concur what everyone says – NOT the Cervelo bc that’s a TT bike, so literally the opposite of a beginner bike.
The Trek would be fine for half that price. The problem here is people invested a lot in their old bikes and think bc of that they are worth more than they are. The reality is there are a million used bikes for sale and fewer people to buy them. So these sellers need to face facts.
Also I looked up an Emonda SL5 and it doesn’t look like that at all. Is that even the right model listed?
not the second one
I got myself a 2018 emonda rim brake for $1100 with full ultegra, I’m sure you can do better than this
that one has the old 105 ew
I would advise beginners against buying carbon for their first bike, especially used carbon with a used groupset.
What’s the condition of the groupset? Bottom bracket? Tyres? Does it need anything replaced/serviced?
Find a local bike shop, talk to them, don’t buy carbon.