Originally Posted by
Jaytron
If your budget is that low, maybe don't upgrade.
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Originally Posted by
mihlbach
Trading one low end frame for another isnt really an upgrade. Unless there is something specific about the SE's geometry or the way it fits that doesnt suit you, and unless one of those other frames has the particular fit or geometry characteristics you are looking for, you are just pissing away your money.
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Don't throw good money after bad.
Take your time, save more, buy a complete bike that is exactly what you want...not "getting closer" to what you want. Playing that "getting closer" upgrade game will cost you so much more money than one single big purchase.