Motobecane Full Carbon...?
08-29-09, 12:59 PM
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Motobecane Full Carbon...?
Here are the specs.
Shimano Ultegra 27 Speed, FSA Carbon Pro Team Issue Octalink Crankset, Ultegra brakeset, Ultegra Front and Rear Deraileurs, 2009 High Modulus Carbon Fiber Monocoque frameset, High Modulus Carbon Fiber Fork with Shimano Wheelset and new Specialized Pro II tires, Easton EC70 Carbon Fiber Handlebars with new tape, FSA sl 220 Seatpost and Viscount Sadle, Salsa Stem. Total Weight: 19 pounds. $1300
Thoughts?
I was thinking either this or an 08' Madone 4.5
Shimano Ultegra 27 Speed, FSA Carbon Pro Team Issue Octalink Crankset, Ultegra brakeset, Ultegra Front and Rear Deraileurs, 2009 High Modulus Carbon Fiber Monocoque frameset, High Modulus Carbon Fiber Fork with Shimano Wheelset and new Specialized Pro II tires, Easton EC70 Carbon Fiber Handlebars with new tape, FSA sl 220 Seatpost and Viscount Sadle, Salsa Stem. Total Weight: 19 pounds. $1300
Thoughts?
I was thinking either this or an 08' Madone 4.5
08-29-09, 01:22 PM
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$1300 is what that bike went for new I bet.
They have the new Motobecane Century Pro with the same specs except for a newer Ultegra 10 speed for $1495 with warranty.
I wouldn't pay more than $900 for that used Motobecane with 9 speed ultegra.
They have the new Motobecane Century Pro with the same specs except for a newer Ultegra 10 speed for $1495 with warranty.
I wouldn't pay more than $900 for that used Motobecane with 9 speed ultegra.
08-29-09, 05:30 PM
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Here is a better bike new with 10 speed and external bearing bb instead of the old crap for the same price. https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...rtalpro_09.htm
08-29-09, 07:31 PM
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I'm just joking. I love this crap.
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I go fitted the other day and I can do 56 or 58. I have a a long torso, but a short inseam. I took the bike for a ride today and it was a smooth ride and the bike was SUPER light. There did seem to be some noise coming from the BB/crank area, but it could of been the pedals. He said he would give it to me for 1100 as he needs it gone. I'm a bit weary about the noise though. It was also much more aggressive than I imagined. It was definitely a race fit.
