First Racing Bike

DW01

Hey guys i was wondering if you could tell me the most i should pay for this bike.

Its a Wilier Evasion (Triestina) 2006 model Road Bike:
Shimano 105 brakes, drivetrain, derailleur.

10 speed rear cassette.

130mm stem.

44cm wide Easton Handlebar.

Selle Italia XR saddle.

Shimano M540 pedals.

I was looking at paying no more than £500. They cost roughly £1000 new but i was hoping the fact that it is a 2 year old model with a bit of use behind it will bring it down the price bracket a bit.
I'm a student so am after a racing bike which will last a good couple of years and which i can use vey frequently for training as I do not trust the "vintage" style racing bike i own at the minute.
Any thoughts welcomed, or for a similar price an alternative racing bike.
Many Thanks, Dominic

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ajohn9

I was going to say about £500-£550. Looks a nice bike.

DW01

Do you think i'm getting a good deal compared to buying a different bike for that sort of money?

ajohn9

Well i got my focus with 105 brand new for about 600 so i suppose you could get a brand new bike with 105 for about £100-£150 more, but that Wilier still looks nice.
Have a shop around and see what you can find brother.

Lagavulin

If it's in good nick, it fits, has been well looked after and you can get it for £500 or less then why not. It's certainly a smart looking bike. Just be careful though. It might have you pining after a Cento, Le Roi or Izoard.

DW01

haha who doesnt already!! thanks alot guys and girls

DW01

Just to say I won the bike for £400 with £30 postage... God I love ebay!

il_principe

Sounds like a stonking deal, well done. Wilier make great bikes, I had a Mortirolo for a while and loved it.

alfablue

DW01 wrote:

Just to say I won the bike for £400 with £30 postage... God I love ebay!

Jeez! That's a fantastic deal, I hope you enjoy it (I am envious!).

Lagavulin

Nice one. Hope you enjoy it.