Originally Posted by
blakcloud
I like the BMC bike but I have question why the miss-matched parts. Why is the front derailleur Dura Ace and the brakes? Just sounds weird. I am also leery of buying a used carbon fiber bike. Unless it is from someone you know, who can vouch for the integrity of the frame, I just wouldn't do it. You don't say if the Caad 12 is new or not but I would go for that one if it is.
The bike doesn't come with cables (although seller has new ones), bar tape, or a chain. I'm assuming the seller has another bike and has retired the bmc, so spare parts (a mixture of ult and da) have been left for it. I'm going to be seeing the bike soon and will check for any mishaps in the cf. Is it possible for something to be wrong with the frame that isn't completely visible? I know how to do a thorough check of the frame - would it be a good decision in this case? The Caad is used as well and would be from TheProsCloset. $1500 bike with Ultegra (2018).
Originally Posted by
maartendc
Yes I would say that is a good buy for a quality full carbon road bike with Ultegra and DA that is at most 4 years old!
Id say youre getting the much better value with the used BMC Slr02. The new Caad 12 will cost you at least $1600 or so, and likely come with 105 for that price.
If you are looking at a comparable mid range ultegra bike new, such as perhaps the Canyon Endurace CF SL (not slx), you are looking at $2800.
The CAAD I would get is from TheProsCloset. 2018 bike with ultegra for $1500. I am leaning towards the BMC as for now.
Originally Posted by
Sy Reene
just a calendar check.. the BMC could be at most 5yrs old (if 2020s now out).. the 2018 CAAD could be 2yrs old so I was presuming the Caad would be a used bike as well, and have a similar $1k price tag. IOW, is the question 5yr old BMC vs 2yr old Caad -- either for $1k ?
The CAAD is 2018 with Ultegra for $1500 from TheProsCloset. The BMC is local to me. Do you know if there have been any changes to the BMC frame from 2014-2017? I know the frames were the same and that carbon does wear down after a while, but I'm assuming those model year frames were manufactured the same?
Originally Posted by
eduskator
What's their MSRP? What does your local add website thinks (I'm referring to comparing the bike with similar ones that are being sold around your area)? Do YOU have any preference between the two? Do YOU have any preference between CF and Aluminum? Why is the bike equipped with a mix of Ultegra & DA?
Asking price is just one part of the equation.
The BMC is listed at 1000 - I could probably get that down a bit. This is the only used BMC teamachine from this model cycle being sold in my area, otherwise there are several other carbon bikes of similar component makeup that are listed at much higher costs. I prefer the BMC considering it's cheaper and local and don't have a preference between carbon or aluminum. The bike doesn't come with cables (although seller has new ones), bar tape, or a chain. I'm assuming the seller has another bike and has retired the bmc, so spare parts (a mixture of ult and da) have been left for it.