2nd hand Giant TCR C2 or Boardman Team Carbon

CycleProf
CycleProf Posts: 6
edited June 2010 in Road buying advice
Hi - newbie here but I'm looking at upgrading from a giant SCR2 (Alu / tiagra) to a decent summer bike. Any advice on going for a 2nd hand 2007 giant tcr c2 which is fully carbon (T700 - as Boardman) and has been upgraded from ultegra to dura ace, ridden summer only I'm told, don't know mileage but would guess around 7-8k miles - price £1000. (Eco principles like re-used aswell). Or is there too much risk and should I stick to a new boardman team carbon at same price (I could stretch to the pro carbon if it's really worth the extra).

Really appreciate any advice.

CycleProf

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  • sturmey
    sturmey Posts: 964
    Or is there too much risk and should I stick to a new boardman team carbon at same price

    In my view yes. You can't know what use that frame has been put to in that mileage.
    No warranty either.
  • rake
    rake Posts: 3,204
    agreed.value wise id say team over pro, its the same mould and shape probably just a little heavier but its still very light. 7-8k miles is quite a lot and new would buy a few years riding wear and tear from the kick off.
  • CycleProf
    CycleProf Posts: 6
    Cheers guys for the advice.
    Had a ride on the TCR today - pre-arranged before thought of posting for advice -
    Not bad and I'm confident looking at all 5 bikes the seller has he keeps them in good order.
    Having ridden both I am though learning to the Boardman (I think!)

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