It was very cold and wintery a few days ago when Cervelo introduced the new P3 to the media in North America.

The dropped downtube of the P3 is a feature we also saw on the P5 and will likely see on other models. The narrow fork that shows great aero numbers was first seen on the P4.

The Magura RT6 TT brake in the rear is shrouded by the seat cluster aerozone and can easily be worked on. The way it is mounted is similar to the S5.

Cervelo has decided to switch to ISM saddles for their triathlon bikes. The P3 seatpost (just like the one on the P5) uses the very adjustable Ritchey 1-Bolt fastening system. That 1-Bolt is available in three sizes to accommodate various saddle rail diameters.

The 3T cockpit of the new Cervelo P3 with the front Magura RT6 TT just below.

The black and white RT6 offering from Magura goes very well with the paint scheme of the P3.

The entry port for the cables can be replaced according to whatever components are selected.

The storage space on the toptube is just like the one on the P5.

The Rotor cranks are part of the package, the very sweet deep section Mavic wheels though are after market.

XLab is rumored to have storage for this area above the bottom bracket for both the P3 and the P5 soon.

The initial offering of the Cervelo P3 will come with a Shimano Dura-Ace mechanical group.

The seat cluster area of the new P3.

The view from behind.

As a size comparison we also looked at the 48cm version of the P3 that comes with 700c wheels.

The 45cm Cervelo P3 is indeed a 650c bike.

Quite a few Cervelo P3 bikes awaited the media in Boulder, Colorado.

Colorado based Jason Losey was hard at work setting the bikes up for the riders.

Mary Beth Ellis was also on hand and she looked very comfortable on the ride she had just jumped on.

The new Cervelo P3 geometry chart.