Cannondale Synapse Carbon worth it?
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Cannondale Synapse Carbon worth it?
Hello,
I can buy a 2013 Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105 for $1200. It was returned to LBS due to sizing issues and has a few scratches, but otherwise in almost new condition.
Is it worth it?
Let me know.
Thanks.
I can buy a 2013 Cannondale Synapse Carbon 105 for $1200. It was returned to LBS due to sizing issues and has a few scratches, but otherwise in almost new condition.
Is it worth it?
Let me know.
Thanks.
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MSRP is $2330.00 so if you can get the full warranty in your name then yes i woulod say it's a good deal....that is a nice bike but for me the warranty on the Carbon bike would be the deal breaker....
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So is this a poor deal then? What is the likelihood of a carbon bike breaking down and needing to use the warranty within the first 5 years?
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basically it is possible that the bike was crashed or the frame damaged and you really can;t tell if there is a structural issue. If the frame is fine, you get a great deal, if the bike has been crashed or frame damaged, you may need to replace it. All you can do is carefully examine the bike/frame, or have a professional check it out and try to decide based on what you see
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if you decide to get it, or any other new bike be sure to update...best wishes. If warranty is a real concern Performance bike has some carbon bikes with 105 for your price range.
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If it had been crashed, there would be evidence of same. If the bike has a few minor scratches, that isn't evidence of a crash, per se. Why not get the details from the LBS and call the old owner to have a yarn with him / her to determine the past history of the bike? For that pice, it is a decent buy.
I'm sure, also, that you can negotiate some kind of after-sales support with the LBS if anything goes awry.
cheers
I'm sure, also, that you can negotiate some kind of after-sales support with the LBS if anything goes awry.
cheers
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the bottom line is it's your decision...the price is certainly right...If you feel right about the bike get it...It is a good deal.
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You'd really be the original owner.
And like anything else, if you take care of it, it will last a long time. Well past the point where you will want a new bike.
I would challenge that warranty deal.