RogerC108

I'm just starting to get into gravel and am looking for a decent bike that won't break my budget. I've found a 2009 Redline Conquest Team for a great price, but I'm not familiar with the brand's reputation. I'm still a bit of a newb cyclist, so I'm not hip to all the insider info. When I first started riding, I was lucky enough to pick up a used Specialized Roubaix Elite for an incredible deal, and I rode it for a few years. Then my riding buddy moved and everyone here got into gravel, so I stopped riding and sold it. Now with some new fitness goals set for the year and with the idea of doing LR100 in 2018, I want to pick up a decent bike again. I'd love to buy a Salsa Warbird or Specialized Diverge from one of my local shops, but I just can't afford to drop that kind of cash on a new bike.

Anyway, I'd love any insights on this particular model and Redline's reputation as well.

Thanks!


*edit - after further research, the bike is a 2008, not 2009 if that makes any difference.