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New bike advice
I'm in the market to purchase a bike and I have two that I'm considering from Ebay. Since I'm relatively new to the sport, I'm asking for advice on which would be the better bike and the better deal. Before I sold my previous bike a few weeks ago, I was putting in about 75 miles a week. I do not plan on being competitive so my goals are local rides and hopefully century's as I build up my endurance. Any advice on which would be the better bike and better deal?
Bike #1
2008 BH Connect
Carbon 12K high modulous frame
Spinergy Xaero Lite wheels
Dura Ace components
FSA K-force compact crank with ceramic BB
Cane Creek brakes
Easton EC70 carbon handlebars
Carbon stem and seatpost
Seller claims it's about 16 pounds without pedals
$1600 buy it now
Bike #2
2010 Cervelo S1
Aluminum frame
3T carbon forks
Shimano R500 wheels
FSA 50/34 Gossamer crank
Ultegra SL components
FSA Omega handlebars
Cervelo Mach 2 brakes
Seller says it's less than a year old and will include aero bars
No idea of the weight
Auction is up to $1300 right now
Both auctions end in about an hour and they're about the maximum I can afford to spend since I will need to buy pedals. Any advice would be appreciated.
Bike #1
2008 BH Connect
Carbon 12K high modulous frame
Spinergy Xaero Lite wheels
Dura Ace components
FSA K-force compact crank with ceramic BB
Cane Creek brakes
Easton EC70 carbon handlebars
Carbon stem and seatpost
Seller claims it's about 16 pounds without pedals
$1600 buy it now
Bike #2
2010 Cervelo S1
Aluminum frame
3T carbon forks
Shimano R500 wheels
FSA 50/34 Gossamer crank
Ultegra SL components
FSA Omega handlebars
Cervelo Mach 2 brakes
Seller says it's less than a year old and will include aero bars
No idea of the weight
Auction is up to $1300 right now
Both auctions end in about an hour and they're about the maximum I can afford to spend since I will need to buy pedals. Any advice would be appreciated.
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The S1 is a great bike. The wheels suck. I don't know anything about the BH. As a side note, the S1 has a pretty aggressive geometry. It was fine for the MS150 ride I did (on my S2), but it wouldn't be a top choice for repeated centuries IMO.
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That seems like a great price for either bike. I'm partial to BH because they have a lot of local presence here in Phoenix, but that has nothing to do with your purchase.
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