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Old 04-10-11, 12:50 PM
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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.
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