OP said he's never bought a new bike, so is the Supr6 3 years old, or has he had it 3 years + however long the previous owner rode it?
I don't think time really matters anyway, it's miles. To me, a 5 year old metal frame with 35K miles on it is an old frame. Some will call me crazy but IMHO a metal frame like that will feel soft, more like riding a wet-noodle than that snappy ride you originally built (or bought).
Can't say for CF, as I'm still on my first one, but I suspect that cracking is their normal aging process. No way in hell I would put any significant amount of money into a high mileage frame, especially not one ridden by a Super Clyde like myself. It's way beyond needing a new filter, more like the compressors shot, the condensers corroded, and a family of rodents have take n up residence inside
give that puppy a good clean, shine up the chain and wax the frame, then hang it in your office or garage as a decoration
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SwtBadger
If your serious about checking out the BMC SLR01. The SLR02 is another option - I love mine. If I recall correctly there isn't much difference with the SLRO1 for similar drive trains. Slightly lighter frame, but with the higher cost (at least in model yr2015) the savings would either get some much better wheels or be used for other purposes.
the 01 already comes with DT swiss hubs and rims, and you get ultegra over 105.Maybe worth the extra $1300 for the 01? dam budget