2008 Cervelo P3C time trial bike 48cm with Zipp 404 650c wheelset

Sold: $2,791

2008 Cervelo P3C 48cm carbon time trial bike Zipp 404 650c

Frame and Wheel is bringing to market on eBay 2008 Cervelo P3C 48cm carbon fiber time trial bicycle with a Zipp 404 650c carbon clincher wheel set. The Cervelo P3C is a ubiquitous feature of the triathlon and time trial scene because of its aerodynamic design and its reputation as a fast bike, especially when set up with a disc wheel and a deep dish front wheel. The Zipp 404 is known for its aerodynamic design as well as its sturdiness and versatility, relative to its more specialized siblings. A Cervelo P3C with Zipp 404s is a sensible package. 

This bicycle was purchased new at Peak Performance in Portland, Maine in August 2008. It has had only one previous owner. It was raced in late 2008 and was on a trainer during the winter of 2009. It was used for training and triathlons in 2009 and is estimated to have about 1,000 to 1,500 miles on it. It was professionally maintained and it has never been crashed. The bicycle has been in storage indoors since the end of the 2009 season and it has not been ridden since then. The wheels were purchased at the same time as the bicycle and used only for racing. The bicycle as pictured weighs about 18 pounds (8.2 kg). The serial number on the bottom of the bottom bracket is SNP3C08B00115. The serial number on the bottom of the crown of the 3T Funda Pro fork is CF240208C0010. The previous owner, a dedicated and accomplished female triathlete, is retiring from the sport due to an injury. The bicycle features Shimano Dura Ace 7810 pedals, a functioning Cateye Strada Wireless road computer, a Terry saddle, an Xlab Sonic seat post water bottle cage and an aero water bottle cage for the down tube. No rear skewer included. Sorry. The bicycle is being sold as is.

Review of condition

The bicycle is in good condition and ready to ride. It is clean and there are no major cracks, scratches or chips in the frame that raise concerns about structural integrity. There is no play in the headset or the bottom bracket, the shifting is smooth and complete and the brakes although in need of new cable housing and new pads, work fine. There is no lateral play in the rear Zipp 404, the front and rear wheels are true and round, both wheels spin smoothly, the spokes are tight and the aluminum braking surface shows normal wear. The pedals do not show any indentation from cleats.

Frame and Wheel did spot the following features: there is a 15mm x 10mm abrasion on the inside of the non-drive chain stay from where the tire temporarily rubbed against the chain stay. There is a similar 5mm x 5mm abrasion on the top inside of the non-drive seat stay. There is thin scratch on the back of the seat tube about 6cm in length, probably from where a rock or some grit became stuck between the tire and the frame. There are signs of wear around the dive side drop out including a chip 2mm x10mm in size. There are four light scratches on the non-drive seat stay  of 1mm x 4mm in size. There are small spots of hard to see but hard to remove adhesive on the non-drive side of the down tube (under the accented e). The top tube shows some wear from the mount for the Gu bottle. The left aero bar has a 3mm x 40mm scratch on its interior side and a 2mm x 10mm scratch on its topside. The right aero bar has 1mm x 5mm scratch on its topside. These marks are from a water bottle mount. The left arm rest pad covering is coming off and the right arm rest pad shows sign of wear. There is some corrosion on the rear brake spring and in the bolts on the headset, stem, seat clamp, crank axle bolt and arm rests. The cable housing for shifting cables has cracks in it near the stops. The saddle shows signs of wear on its sides. The disc that plugs the hole in the seat post for the 75 degree saddle position is missing. The brake pads have worn past the replacement indicators. The chain reads more than 1.0 on the chain wear tool. Frame and Wheel inspected this bicycle very closely, but cannot guarantee that every imperfection has been spotted.

Frame and Wheel conclusion

Frame and Wheel’s view is that this bike will make an excellent choice for the dedicated female triathlete who wants to upgrade to one of the fastest and most practical time trial bicycle packages available. The bicycle shows some signs of wear and tear, but it is largely cosmetic and only because the bicycle has been enthusiastically ridden and raced by its previous owner: there are without question many more hours of suffering and triumph remaining in this bicycle. Based on recent market transactions for 48cm Cervelo P3s, Frame and Wheel believes that the starting bid of $2,500 for this package of frameset, wheel set and upgrades is fair. The new owner will be pleased with this bicycle not only because of the value available in this offering, but because the bicycle inspires and rewards dedication, commitment and the will to suffer.

Specifications:

Frame: Cervelo P3 Carbon 48cm

Material: carbon fiber with replaceable derailleur hanger

Weight: 8 kg (18 lbs)

Seat post: Cervelo aero carbon two seat position double bolt seat post clamp

Front fork: 3T Funda Pro 9.5cm of steer tube

Cranks: FSA SL-K Light 170mm

Bottom bracket: FSA Mega Exo

Wheel set: Zipp 404 carbon clincher F (18) R (24) 650c

Spokes: aero

Nipples: external aluminum

Hubs: (F) Zipp 88 (R) Zipp 188

Skewers: Zipp (no rear skewer included)

Tires: Michelin Ironman 650 x 23c

Brakes: Cervelo Mach 2

Brake levers: FSA Vision time trial levers

Shifters: Shimano Dura Ace SL BS78 bar end

Front derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace 7800 braze on

Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura Ace 7800

Pedals: Shimano Dura Ace 7810

Chain ring: FSA 130mm BCD S-10 53/39

Freewheel: Shimano Dura Ace CS 7800 12/27

Chain: Shimano CN 660 Ultegra 

Saddle: Terry endurance design

Stem: FSA Vision aluminum 70mm / 80 degrees

Headset: FSA integrated headset

Basebars: FSA Vision aluminum flat wings bar 40 cm c-c

Aero bars: FSA Vision aluminum TT-Bar standard bend 230 mm

Water bottle cage: carbon aero
Water bottles: Profile Design (2 for downtube one for aerobars) One Gu bottle.

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