Cervelo time trial/ triathalon bikes first came into production in 1996. Although ground breaking in aerodynamics and performance, the price was expensive and overall, the bike was rather impractical for most cyclist.

In 2000 the P2 was further refined to fit a broader range of the market. A reduction in its seat-mast to make it shipping friendly, smarter, cheaper production and trickle-down technology from other bikes in Cervelo's line bring forth its current state. The P2 SL is a notch above any offering now on the market, look to its decorated racing history.

• Full Aero TT/Tri Frame and Seatpost - Building on ten years of experience, this member of the P2 family offers pro-level performance at an affordable price. The downtube, seattube and seatpost all feature Cervelo's proprietary TrueAero aerodynamic shapes.
• Rearwheel Cutout - The seattube features a tight-fitting rearwheel cutout to further improve the aeordynamics. The frame has horizontal dropouts with set-screws to allow the rider to adjust the cutout gap depending on the size of tire used, and ensures that the airflow from the seattube to the is as smooth as possible for tire sizes from 19-25mm.
• Cervelo Smartwall 2 Tubing - Putting the material where it matters, the P2 SL offers great bottom bracket and torsional stiffness despite the narrow aerodynamic profile of its tubes.
• ICS Internal Cable Stops - The best internal cable stop system available. Easy to install, easy to service, easy to keep clean and improved aerodynamics.
• Adjustable Geometry - The flippable seatpost allows for an adjustment in seattube angle range of anywhere between 74-79 degrees so the rider can tailor the geometry to his/her specific desires.