Since Cervelo introduced the P2 series in 1996, there have been many imitators and knock-offs. Yet, none of them have utilized the carbon component to any great advantage.
Thats why Cervlo developed the P2C. With the same front triangle as the Tour-de-France speed record breaking Cervlo P3C and a rear triangle that improves upon the original P2 by exploiting the shaping possibilities of carbon fiber, the P2 Carbon is clearly ahead of other dual aero carbon pro frames. And all of this performance will be available to the regular consumer at a price far removed from usual pro-level bikes.
So how good is the P2C? Consider that it has quickly become the frame of choice for professional riders who want to ride a Cervlo but whose teams won't allow them to ride something as obvious as a P3C. And although nobody would have noticed because it was not labeled a Cervlo, it was even used in the 2006 Tour de France, barely three months after its introduction.
HIGHLIGHTS
Constant width seattube cutout The cutout has a constant width, closely covering the rearwheel tire. Most cutouts (with the exception of the P3) have a cutout width that varies as you move up AND DOWN THE CUTOUT< THEREBY HAMPERING THE PROPER AIRFLOW FROM THE SEATTUBE TO THE REARWHEEL> Aero headtube - no bulky nose cone, but an extremely thin, aerodynamically optimized shape
New Cervlo aero carbon IAA seatpost - With its Integrated Accessory Attachment, this new seatpost can secure behind-the-seat components such as water bottle holders much more securely.
Integrated Seattube collar - By integrating the seattube collar completely into the toptube, Cervelo was able to smoothen the aerodynamic profile even further. The airflow doesn't even see the collar, yet the seatpost can be removed with ease. By integrating the seatpost into the frame aerodynamically but not structurally, you can fit the P2C into any bike case and travel without a problem, something that is very difficult to do with other integrated seatpost solutions that have the seatpost molded into the frame.
ICS Internal Cable Stops - The best internal cable stop system available. Easy to install, easy to service, easy to keep clean and improved aerodynamics.
UCI legal - As with all our frames, the P2C is UCI legal
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