Originally Posted by
rms13
Except for the fact that aluminum has come along way. A CAAD12 is better than even a high end carbon frame from 2007. No comparison
Probably a bit. I haven't watched the aluminum Cervelo's a lot.
Aluminum Colnagos show up from time to time, usually at quite a bit lower prices than either steel or Carbon Fiber, but it would still be hard to push the price below $500 for one in reasonable shape.
Here is a Trek, for comparison, that showed up on the local Craigslist.
TREK 1Series - $300
Anyway, it lists the Trek (1.1 or 1.2?) as being $800 new.
If the prices were the same, I'd choose the Cervelo over the Trek. Is it worth the extra $200, or almost double the cost? That would be an individual choice.
Here is a similar bike. Currently $500 + $50, and still bidding.
Cervelo Soloist | eBay