These SAMPLE P3 Framesets were assembled for photographs and display, before being packed and shipped to Excel Sports. We inspected each frameset to ensure it's readiness to be be built. The Orange P3's fork steerer has been cut for photos, with only enough steerer length for a 42mm height stem. If you have any questions, please contact us: 800.627.6664 or sales@excelsports.com.

The performance and efficiency of the Cervelo P3 frameset is an incredible value within the Cervelo line-up for serious triathletes and time trialists. The evolution of the Cervelo P3 to its current form flows directly through the essence of the P5 superbike design, yet bears the evolutionary hallmarks that have made the P3 perhaps the most raced triathlon bike of all time. Superior aerodynamics, built into a highly practical frameset that carries fairly standard component requirements and features that make it as tri-friendly as possible. for everyday multi-sport athletes- the competitive age groupers, ascendant youngsters, and those who love the physical challenges of triathlon. The P3 frameset features fantastic design and fit accessible to virtually every athlete.

The proven aerodynamics of the tube shapes and design features serve to reduce drag and improve overall efficiency. Cervelo applies several major features drawn from both the P5 and S5 designs, such as the Extended Seattube Cutout which blends air cleanly around the rear wheel, shielding the tire from any leading edge into the wind. The Shielded Seatstays build off from the seattube and ease the air over the standard rear rim brake mount, essentially taking dirty air, then smoothing it over what has traditionally been a true problem area. These rear triangle enhancements are fully complementary to the Dropped Downtube system, which integrates the front wheel fork, headtube, and frame to create a unified flow of air over the entire area, then passing it back as cleanly as possible to the rear of the bike. This has a massive effect on drag reduction and watt savings.

What both athletes and mechanics alike appreciate about the P3 design is that while it has the Future-Proof fully integrated internal cable system, it is actually fairly easy to set-up and maintain. Having the dual pivot caliper brakes in the standard road locations, and not hidden under the chainstays or inside the fork means accessibility is ideal, which makes for much easier travel and maintenance. The fork steerer tube has a standard 1 1/8" diameter (here at full length) as well as a straightforward internal routing system that sets up perfectly with the frameset for proper aerodynamics. The P3's carbon aero seatpost has their true rail adjust system that allows you to establish your perfect seattube angle with a massive 75mm of simple fore-aft adjustment.

Cervelo doesn't skimp on the useful triathlon-specific detail, as there a toptube boss set-up for a direct mount bag, case, or bottle, as well as a shielded downtube bottle mount, and a lonely single boss above the bottom bracket zone which was originally placed to hold a frame specific all-purpose box but now is used by creative folks for other options.

The Cervelo P3 design is truly the best aero model out there for the vast majority of triathletes and also meets UCI regulations for time trial. The design has been proven fast and aerodynamic, is reasonably comfortable for such a frameset, and make life easier when traveling. It can be fun to pay attention to Cervelo's bike count at major race events, as so many P3's are being used it seems like a Cervelo rally. The design simply works, delivering precision and performance, as well as value. It isn't a mystery to figure out why the P3 is everywhere- it's just that good.