Triathlon - Offered a deal on an '05 Specialized Transition Comp - Should I go for it?

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theseus26
12-01-07, 12:53 PM
A bike shop near me is closing out their pre-08 transition line, and I got offered a 2005 Transition Comp for $1700. Is this a bike worth buying at this price?

specs are here:
http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?arc=2005&spid=21572

Thanks!

slynkie
12-02-07, 11:18 AM
Looks like no, even if it's new or close to new. The same bike "only rode 3-4 times" recently sold on ebay for under $800 -
http://cgi.ebay.com/Specialized-Transition-Comp-Dura-Ace-Design-Profile-Dbl_W0QQitemZ290185170899QQihZ019QQcategoryZ98084QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I'd say don't offer them over $1000?
goofycc
12-02-07, 12:16 PM
I'd say maybe $1200 would be a fair price. Transitions are really nice, but $1700 seems like a bit too much for an 05.

If you have the money, I'd definitely go with an 08 Transition.

nycom99
12-03-07, 07:18 AM
Here is a 2007 Transition Comp for $1740...http://www.thebikerschoice.com/instock_specialized_triathalon.htm

Sure there would be shipping, but 2 years newer for the same price. I agree with the others, $1700 is too much...
theseus26
12-04-07, 10:40 PM
You've all been a great help. I think I'm going to steer clear of this bike for now, unless I can get closer to the $1000 price point.

Thanks again!