Old 09-15-13 | 12:23 AM
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tenminutes
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Thoughts on '09 Trek Madrone 4.7 - better bikes out there for < $2k?

Looking to buy a new bike for around $2000 after spending the past few years on an '04 Trek 1200. My main priorities (after fit) are carbon frame, and upgraded components.

I found a used 2009 madrone 4.7 for around $1800, but it's TCT carbon, which I guess is not as good as the OCLV, but has all Ultegra components. My hesitation is that there are 2012 madrone 4.5's with all Ultegra and TCT carbon for a few hundred $$ more at a shop nearby, and buying from a shop comes with warranty etc...

Are there other bikes I should be considering that I could pick up new for around $2000 that would match a 4 year old TCT carbon frame w/ Ultegra components? At first look I felt like this was a knockout deal (the Madrone 4.7 retailed for around $2600 when it was purchased) and didn't want to sit on it, and some previous investigation suggested that $2k wasn't enough to get into carbon and Ultegra new, but now I'm not sure if I should hold out and investigate some other brands (Specialized, Giant?) and see what they offer around my price range.

IDK, maybe I'm just looking for a sanity check as this is sort of going to be my first large purchase since graduating/getting a job and having a little money haha. Any help appreciated
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