A 20 year old bike? That’s the kind of shit you find free on the side of the road. $100 if you absolutely *have* to have it, but it’s going to need new parts
mikeliterius on
I would rather have a 10 speed tiagra bike from the last 5 years for this price, that was a super nice bike when it was new but its very old now a beginner would be better off on a more endurance focused frame with more tire clearance
your_pet_is_average on
My dad owns this bike. Its a good bike and being old doesn’t make it bad, it does however make it not very valuable. Personally, as a beginner I’d encourage you to try to find a lightly used, entry level endurance road bike with upright geometry and wider tires. This is carbon and light but the skinny tires and racey fit may be ultimately not the best for a new rider unless you know that’s what you want.
legardeur2 on
If you can get it for $450 take it. Even the brake levers are Dura Ace! Being a beginner doesn’t disqualify you from cycling on a high end bicycle. Yes it is 20 years old and that’s why the seller is asking that price.
Own-Resource221 on
Sometimes I go 23.9 mph per mile on my 2010 madone and amazingly I can stop with rim brakes
Oli99uk on
I’ buy it – carbon and dura-ace. However, I am used to riding a CAAD12 which is aggressive positioning.
Things that might rule it out for you and many thing I lack that I would like:
1. Tyre clearance. This might take 25c max or with luck 28c for more comfort. Newer bikes will take 30-32c. More comfortable
2. Mudguards – no fixings for mudguards. I use CRUD3 Velcro on mudguards on my CAAD12. It works but with very tight clearance. They might not look cool but stop road grime hitting you and your bike
3. Rack Mounts. Don’t exist on race bikes and the short seat-stays kind of limit it. I don’t intend to carry lots of kit but sometimes about 4 litres would be nice to take a T-shirt, comfy trousers and plimsoles / flip-flops if I am cycling A-B and want to get out of cycling kit to eat, hang out with friends etc. Also if you intend to commute, having weight off your back is nice.
I would assume the ride is going to be quite harsh with earlier carbon and maybe 23c or 25c wheels.
For not much more, you can probably seek out a CAAD12 or even CAAD13 with Shimano 105 but will it a lot of the same issues. Endurance bikes are not as nimble but offer more comfort and options to fit the aforementioned accessories.
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A 20 year old bike? That’s the kind of shit you find free on the side of the road. $100 if you absolutely *have* to have it, but it’s going to need new parts
I would rather have a 10 speed tiagra bike from the last 5 years for this price, that was a super nice bike when it was new but its very old now a beginner would be better off on a more endurance focused frame with more tire clearance
My dad owns this bike. Its a good bike and being old doesn’t make it bad, it does however make it not very valuable. Personally, as a beginner I’d encourage you to try to find a lightly used, entry level endurance road bike with upright geometry and wider tires. This is carbon and light but the skinny tires and racey fit may be ultimately not the best for a new rider unless you know that’s what you want.
If you can get it for $450 take it. Even the brake levers are Dura Ace! Being a beginner doesn’t disqualify you from cycling on a high end bicycle. Yes it is 20 years old and that’s why the seller is asking that price.
Sometimes I go 23.9 mph per mile on my 2010 madone and amazingly I can stop with rim brakes
I’ buy it – carbon and dura-ace. However, I am used to riding a CAAD12 which is aggressive positioning.
Things that might rule it out for you and many thing I lack that I would like:
1. Tyre clearance. This might take 25c max or with luck 28c for more comfort. Newer bikes will take 30-32c. More comfortable
2. Mudguards – no fixings for mudguards. I use CRUD3 Velcro on mudguards on my CAAD12. It works but with very tight clearance. They might not look cool but stop road grime hitting you and your bike
3. Rack Mounts. Don’t exist on race bikes and the short seat-stays kind of limit it. I don’t intend to carry lots of kit but sometimes about 4 litres would be nice to take a T-shirt, comfy trousers and plimsoles / flip-flops if I am cycling A-B and want to get out of cycling kit to eat, hang out with friends etc. Also if you intend to commute, having weight off your back is nice.
I would assume the ride is going to be quite harsh with earlier carbon and maybe 23c or 25c wheels.
For not much more, you can probably seek out a CAAD12 or even CAAD13 with Shimano 105 but will it a lot of the same issues. Endurance bikes are not as nimble but offer more comfort and options to fit the aforementioned accessories.