which bike I should choose from the short list

littleking02

I am buy a very good condition second hand road bike to be using for racing and commuting every now and then (80% in favour of racing). So I need you guys help to make final decision.

2010 Trek Madone 6.9
2010 XL SPECIALIZED TARMAC ELITE
2009 TREK MADONE 5.2
2009 Pinarello Prince

softlad

if you plan on racing it - then don't let anyone else choose for you. Decide for yourself.

Anonymous

The one that fits you the best and you get a good feel for...
Very slight changes in geometry between bikes can make a big difference, I sold a 58cm top tubed bike which was fine, bought another and the new one feels absolutely perfect, like it's custom made...

giant_man

You need to go test the ones on your list and decide for yourself which one, if any, suit your needs.

No-one can tell you which one to get. We all want different qualities from a bike.

littleking02

I have actually tried them for an hour a ride. and I simple can't choose. But I am not sure which.

racingcondor

If you really can't decide based on ride then I say the Prince as it makes you the bigger poseur .

As long as it fits then unless you're racing E12 races then they're all way more bike than you need so going for looks isn't unreasonable. Your only other consideration is if you have a decent pair of race wheels, if you don't and one is cheaper than the others then I'd buy the cheap one and some 404's.

Stuey01

How are the Madone 5.2 (£2300) and Tarmac Elite (£1300) in the same list as the Madone 6.9 (£5800) and Pinarello Prince (£3000+ frame only!)??? there is over £3000 difference in price...

If they are similar price then from that list either the Prince or the Madone 6.9 because they are miles better.
If they are second hand and all similar price than I would be very worried about your source, "secondhand" may very well mean "stolen".