Hand-laid layup — the same fiber class as superbikes costing 3× more.
1Kammtail tube shapes — aero without UCI-only weirdness2Fully internal cable + hose routing3SAGS cockpit — 140mm of fit adjustmentDrive-side profile — Oswego Blue, size M
140mm fore/aft pad range. Dial your aero fit without a new stem.
Down-tube and top-tube mounts for nutrition and tools, built in.
What SP-105 riders actually say
My first carbon tri bike. I'm not a pro — I just wanted to stop getting dropped on the bike leg. It fit out of the box once I used their sizing call, and I genuinely felt faster.
Honest take: assembly took me about an hour and the headset needed patience. But for the money there's nothing close. The SAGS cockpit let me get low without buying parts.
Shopped the Cervélo and QR at my local shop and walked out because of the price. Glad I waited. Mechanical 105 just works, and support actually answered when I had a routing question.
SP-105 vs. comparable entry tri bikes
We're a younger brand, so it's fair to ask how we stack up. Here's a straight comparison against the entry 105 builds from two established names — prices are current MSRP for the closest equivalent build. Where they beat us, we say so.
| Best value A2 SP — 105 This bike |
Cervélo P-Series 105 build |
Quintana Roo entry tri build | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,270 | $5,000 | $4,444 |
| Frame | Toray T700 carbon, 1,250g | Carbon | Carbon |
| Groupset | Shimano 105 R7100, 12-spd | Shimano 105 mechanical | Shimano 105 mechanical |
| Fit adjustability | SAGS cockpit — 140mm range | Stem swaps needed | Stem swaps needed |
| Fit support | Free remote fitter | Via dealer (varies) | Via dealer (varies) |
| Frame warranty | Lifetime + crash replacement | Limited / years | Limited / years |
| Where you buy | Direct — 7-day home demo | Local dealer | Local dealer |
| Where they win | Newer brand, fewer shops | Established name & dealer network | Strong tri-specific fit reputation |
Everything on the SP-105
| Material | Hand-laid Toray T700 carbon fiber |
| Frame weight | 1,250 g (size M, painted) |
| Tube profiles | Truncated-airfoil (kammtail) down tube, seat tube & fork |
| Routing | Fully internal cable & hydraulic hose |
| Designer | Kevin Quan (former Cervélo P-Series engineer) |
| Groupset | Shimano 105 R7100, 12-speed mechanical |
| Shifting | Bar-end shifters (TT/tri standard) |
| Crankset | 52/36T mid-compact |
| Cassette | 11–34T, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano 105 hydraulic disc, flat-mount |
| Wheelset | Vision Team 30 alloy, tubeless-ready |
| Tires | Continental Ultra Sport III, 700×28c |
| Axles | 12mm thru-axle, front & rear |
| Upgrade path | Accepts standard 12-speed wheelsets — many owners add deep aero wheels for race day |
| Aerobar | SAGS integrated cockpit, alloy extensions |
| Pad adjustment | 140mm fore/aft, 95mm stack range |
| Extension shape | Ski-bend, tool-free angle adjust |
| Base bar | Aero alloy, internally routed |
| Sizes | XS · S · M · L · XL |
| Rider range | ~5'1" to 6'4" (155–193 cm) |
| Size M fits | ~5'7"–5'10" |
| Sizing help | Free remote fit call + size calculator; free exchanges |
| Pre-assembly | Ships 92% assembled |
| You install | Seatpost, cockpit, and brake dial-in — the headset & stem are the fiddly parts, so take your time with the included torque wrench |
| Typical setup time | Under an hour with the included video guide |
| Prefer a shop? | Most local shops finish the build for $50–150 |