Second hand carbon frame scuffs. Should I buy?

denispearl
denispearl Posts: 152
edited July 2019 in Road buying advice
]Hi all.
Thinking about buying a second hand runner. During search came across nice BMC but very uncomfortable with the some scuffs on it.

Pics are https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/648258705667755/?ref=messenger_banner . What do you think , worth buying and scuffs are superficial or do not touch?
Thanks

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  • denispearl
    denispearl Posts: 152
    oxoman wrote:
    As far as the scuffs / chips go they are to be expected on any bike regardless of frame material of this age. What i would be checking for on any bike i purchased 2nd hand would be drivetrain condition, bearings etc and also cracks in high stress areas of the frame. Is it worth the money i'm afraid i cant answer that one. Try comparing against completed listings on ebay for a comparison.
    thanks
  • Matthewfalle
    Matthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    if you're uncomfortable about it don't buy it as you'll do is worry about it.

    its only a scratched BMC, billions of things out there.

    #whybother?
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • denispearl
    denispearl Posts: 152
    Matthewfalle wrote:
    if you're uncomfortable about it don't buy it as you'll do is worry about it.

    its only a scratched BMC, billions of things out there.

    #whybother?
    iknow. But I like the bike and it's a good price hence soon keen. From other side I can order new bmc slr2 with 105 and have no worries at all. For 1800gbp from lbs collection. I prefer that second hand bike though. If only to know for sure that the frame is fine..... Damn
  • mr_mojo
    mr_mojo Posts: 200
    I bought a 2017 Colnago V1-R frameset a few months ago, came with correct Colnago forks, seatpost and brakes for £250 as it had a cracked seat stay. The rest of the frame was in very good condition. Spent another £250 having it repaired and now like new. The original list price would have been over £3300. Rides like a dream.

    Buy this bike have it cosmetically repaired if you wish and enjoy.
  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    I would go for it.

    Worse case scenario you have an ultegra gruppo and nice wheels to put on new bike.

    Or you could spend a a couple of hundred get those dinks patched up.

    Edit - just seen its sold ! Im guessing it wasn't you !
  • denispearl
    denispearl Posts: 152
    kingrollo wrote:
    I would go for it.

    Worse case scenario you have an ultegra gruppo and nice wheels to put on new bike.

    Or you could spend a a couple of hundred get those dinks patched up.

    Edit - just seen its sold ! Im guessing it wasn't you !

    It was me:))))) loving it
  • kingrollo
    kingrollo Posts: 3,198
    denispearl wrote:
    kingrollo wrote:
    I would go for it.

    Worse case scenario you have an ultegra gruppo and nice wheels to put on new bike.

    Or you could spend a a couple of hundred get those dinks patched up.

    Edit - just seen its sold ! Im guessing it wasn't you !

    It was me:))))) loving it

    Well done - looks a bargain.....still worried about the scuffs ?
  • denispearl
    denispearl Posts: 152
    kingrollo wrote:
    denispearl wrote:
    kingrollo wrote:
    I would go for it.

    Worse case scenario you have an ultegra gruppo and nice wheels to put on new bike.

    Or you could spend a a couple of hundred get those dinks patched up.

    Edit - just seen its sold ! Im guessing it wasn't you !

    It was me:))))) loving it

    Well done - looks a bargain.....still worried about the scuffs ?
    Thanks. Not much really. Obviously there is still unknown if any hairline cracks, but prefer not to worry about it. Sucha lovely bike tho))

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