View Poll Results: Used Rides
Specialized Allez Sport
18
36.00%
Colnago Master X-light (with cosmetic dent in TT)
32
64.00%
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04-20-09, 01:15 PM
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So, I'm trying to get a buddy back in Ohio into cycling. And as everyone knows, it is a daunting task to get in the right way.
Right know, he has narrowed it down to two options. I've expressed my opinion quite strongly, but I think he needs some help from the forum.
Choices: both are circa '04 (ish)
~$900 Specialized Allez Sport - EC90 fork with Ritchy hubs/Mavic Rims - full 9sp 105 group
~$1200 Colnago Master X-light - Precista fork with Mavic Cosmos wheels - full 9sp DA7700
Right know, he has narrowed it down to two options. I've expressed my opinion quite strongly, but I think he needs some help from the forum.
Choices: both are circa '04 (ish)
~$900 Specialized Allez Sport - EC90 fork with Ritchy hubs/Mavic Rims - full 9sp 105 group
~$1200 Colnago Master X-light - Precista fork with Mavic Cosmos wheels - full 9sp DA7700
04-20-09, 01:18 PM
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Forgot to mention that the Colnago has a small cosmetic dent in the TT. Should never be a structural problem, and it did not affect the paint.
04-20-09, 01:45 PM
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his budget is up around 1200 bucks? Dude, buy new.
04-20-09, 06:42 PM
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04-20-09, 08:08 PM
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Which one fits better?
04-20-09, 10:33 PM
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That Allez is way overpriced. a 4 year old aluminum bike with 9 speed 105? Id be looking to pay a little more than half of what they are asking...
04-22-09, 06:44 AM
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I agree. This is all a non-issue now... someone bought up the Colnago before he could test ride. Shocking. It was a great deal, and he was just too timid.
