Who got a better deal?

yeachan153

Hello everyone

Just today, my friend got a Trek 1.2 (2010) for 520 pounds. He is insisting that it is a much better deal then my spesh allez 16 (which I got for 380).

Apart from the drive train compononts, Tiagra derailleur and sora STI's, I'm curious to know the main differences?

Also; is there such a big difference between Sora and ST-2300 apart from the support for an extra sprocket?


Just interested

ShutUpLegs

I'd suggest ebay or paypal taking a nice cut?

Lightning

The trek is 9 speed and probably compact (I think there's a triple version too but not sure) while the spec is 8 speed and double. That alone would make me say the trek was a better deal but that's just my opinion. Don't worry about it anyways, just ride it and have fun!

cornerblock

Have a race.

StillGoing

The 2010 Trek 1.5 had Tiagra shifters but not sure about the 1.2. I looked at the Specialized Allez as a winter/commute bike but the dealer was a cock. The Trek as an early 2010 release in 2009 worked out a better deal for me.

lukenicholls

I have a trek 1.2 and love it it is cheap, good to ride and lasts a long time

lucan

lukenicholls wrote:

I have a trek 1.2 and love it it is cheap, good to ride and lasts a long time

Sounds very much like my best friend's wife.

thel33ter

Pretty much even, the difference between 8 and 9 speed is almost unnoticable, I don't miss any gears when I switch from my 9sp Enduro to my *sp Trek, or even a 6sp Rockhopper.
Plus 8 speed chains take longer to wear out.

The frames will be similar. If you spent the difference on some Planet X Model B's and nice tyres yours will be much lighter, and feel nicer to ride.