Bike purchase - advise please
Nulli
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Hi guys, I am considering purchasing a road bike as I currently have a Hybrid for commuting but would like something for the weekend. I have a work collegue who is offering to sell the following but would be interested in what somebody with experience of road bikes has to say:
The bike is a Scott Speedster which is 3 years old. Components have been changed so that it has Shimano 105 Group set (standard chain ring), 105 pedals and Fulcrum 7 wheel set and a Fizik pave saddle. It has a decent wireless computer too.
In short, Its been upgraded with the components to make it a half decent entry level bike and it has a red finish (red tyres and bar tape!). The paintwork has a few chips on it so is not pristine.
He wants to sell for £350 - bought it for c.£650 and spent over £300-400 in upgrades - Supposedly a decent bike, however I am none the wiser.
Therefore any comments on price and upgrades and overall is it worth it would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Nulli
The bike is a Scott Speedster which is 3 years old. Components have been changed so that it has Shimano 105 Group set (standard chain ring), 105 pedals and Fulcrum 7 wheel set and a Fizik pave saddle. It has a decent wireless computer too.
In short, Its been upgraded with the components to make it a half decent entry level bike and it has a red finish (red tyres and bar tape!). The paintwork has a few chips on it so is not pristine.
He wants to sell for £350 - bought it for c.£650 and spent over £300-400 in upgrades - Supposedly a decent bike, however I am none the wiser.
Therefore any comments on price and upgrades and overall is it worth it would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Nulli
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If it's in good condition and fits properly, that sounds like a good buy. See whether he'll let you take it for a ride first; that's the best way to make sure it's the right size and shape. If it fits, and matches your riding style, I'd go for it. You'd probably be paying £800-900+ for a comparable spec new.
That's assuming that it's a full 105 groupset -- if he's fitted a 105 drivetrain but kept Sora or 2300 shifters and brakes, it becomes less good. Still reasonably for 350, but not so good that I'd buy it without looking at alternatives.0 -
Ok thanks for the advice. I will get the opportunity to try it out for size. Its a 60cm frame and I am 6` 5" so I presume that should be ok. I cant really afford anything else as I was planning on waiting until april and getting a road bike via the cycle to work scheme but really wanted something to tie me over until then. I dont have any experience with types of gears/groupsets etc.
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The comparably specced scott today would be about 1300 ish. If it fits and is in good condition then bite his arm off.0
