Originally Posted by
hendrick81
$1200 for a brand new 2009 tarmac, ya right....
I got a new 2008 Tarmac Expert last year for $1800 through a LBS, Ultegra SL and Fulcrum 5's, so I could see a Comp with 105 going for less than that. Of course I was also able to resell that bike for $200 more than I paid for it when I decided I "had to have" the 09 Pro, and that was after 6 months of riding it. I would say the OP can't go wrong, assuming the deal is real and it's not stolen. He could either decide it's the bike for him or sell it and possibly make money if not break even?
As for those who are saying the Tarmac isn't for someone new that couldn't be further from the truth. Yes it is a "race" bike but with the stem flipped and a proper set up it can be as comfortable or aggressive as wanted/needed. I race and do charity rides on mine and have no issues with comfort...