OVERALL VERDICT

All three bikes on test have plenty of positives, and the P3 from leading Canadian triathlon brand Cervélo isn’t a bad proposition at all. But the limitations of the front end and training wheels for the price make it underwhelming compared to the other two fantastic bikes on test.

The Quintana Roo PRFour is a great addition to the tri-bike range of one of the original multisport brands, providing a stable and comfortable ride with the added stopping power of disc brakes. Put simply, the braking on the other two bikes doesn’t come close.

Non-drafting triathlon racing isn’t all about the braking, though, and for that reason Ribble’s new Ultra Tri narrowly takes our Best on Test award thanks to its clever wind-cheating features and fantastic range of adjustment. Yes, it’s an aggressive ride however you set it up, but there’s no trickle-down tech here. The frame is the real deal and the bike as built is ready to race, all for an excellent price considering the quality of the components. In the Ultra Tri, Ribble have launched a rocket, and it’s a proper British triumph.