Which bike to buy?? Need Advice!

NateTheGreat

So I'm looking at 2 used bikes.

First one is a 2013 Look 586 RSP (full carbon frame) for 1,425euros with:
-40mm Novatec carbon wheels
-52/36 Rotor 3D crank
-Shimano Ultegra front derailleur
-Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleur
-11-25 Shimano Dura-Ace cassette
-FSA SLK Breaks
-Shimano Ultegra levers
-Deda Aluminium handlebar

Second one is a 2012 Feracci Proteam (custom carbon frame) for 1,000euros with:
-Full 2012 Sram Force group set
-Mavic Kysrium ES Limited Edition wheels
-Time Carbon Monolink Stem
-Carbon handlebar

For both of them I'm going to buy new pedals and a Fizik Antares seat and for the second bike I need to redo the bar tape but that is a minor cost.
So which one do you think I should go for?

letap73

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19662001#p19662001]NateTheGreat[/url] wrote:

So I'm looking at 2 used bikes.

First one is a 2013 Look 586 RSP (full carbon frame) for 1,425euros with:
-40mm Novatec carbon wheels
-52/36 Rotor 3D crank
-Shimano Ultegra front derailleur
-Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleur
-11-25 Shimano Dura-Ace cassette
-FSA SLK Breaks
-Shimano Ultegra levers
-Deda Aluminium handlebar

Second one is a 2012 Feracci Proteam (custom carbon frame) for 1,000euros with:
-Full 2012 Sram Force group set
-Mavic Kysrium ES Limited Edition wheels
-Time Carbon Monolink Stem
-Carbon handlebar

For both of them I'm going to buy new pedals and a Fizik Antares seat and for the second bike I need to redo the bar tape but that is a minor cost.


To be honest I don't think I would be able to advise due to not having an idea on the condition of the bikes. If you can it is worth inspecting the bikes - the second bike for example could easily have impact damage to the bars and stem which might not be easily perceptible.

NateTheGreat

[/quote]To be honest I don't think I would be able to advise due to not having an idea on the condition of the bikes. If you can it is worth inspecting the bikes - the second bike for example could easily have impact damage to the bars and stem which might not be easily perceptible.[/quote]

Both bikes are being sold by 2 LBSs. And both have been inspected and they are close to new condition. I wouldn't ever fathom buying a used bike from some stranger just because of that chance you take that the frame isn't sound anymore.