Upgraditis - what would you do?
 

I have a 2009 scattante CFR Race - Carbon frame w/ mostly 6600 Ultegra group. I'm in between sizes on it and running at 58 CM with a 90 cm stem. I would benefit from an 80 stem or a seatpost with less setback. Both those are less than ideal ways to improve the fit. However, it does fit decently, and It's still in great condition, but I have a severe case of upgraditis.....What would you do with the following options:

2010 BMC SL01 Street Racer (alum & carbon) w/ Rival from Competitve Cyclist - $1,699
2010 Ridley Compact (alum) w/ Rival from Competitive Cyclist - $1,499
2010 Krestrel RT-800 (carbon) w/ 105- Online- $1,600
USED 2009 BMC SLT-01 Team Machine (Carbon and Alum Lugs) w/ Force - Online - around $1,650
USED 2010 BMC SLC-01 Pro Machine (Carbon) Frameset ONLY - Online - maybe $1,000
OR
Forget about a new bike

Used products have no warranty. New Products do. I could keep my Scattante in addition to new bike, or try to sell it or part it out. I LOVE the way the BMC & Kestrel frames look, but would they ride that much better?

Help.

By the way. No racing yet, mostly 25-60 mile group rides. I'd consider racing in the next year or two though.

Buy wheels!

That said, if I were buying a bike, I'd go with a new frame at least, just due to warranty. Incidentally, I absolutely love my BMC.

that bmc is a LOT of bike for the money... one of the best deals out there imho... which is why it currently leads on my list...

which BMC? The SL01 from Comp Cyclist?

Here's what I would do:

Forget the new bike. Your bike is fine, and you like it.

Go get a different color bar tape and re-tape your bars. Instant "new" bike that only cost you $10, and you just saved $1000+. Then you can buy a new pair of shorts, or a long sleeve jersey for winter and say that you bought it with all that money you saved on the bike. It's WIN WIN.

I have had in the past 2 years ,a Pinarello Paris, BMC Pro Machine, BMC Road Racer, Lynskey Ti 320, Trek Madone 5.2 and a Specialized Roubiax...My choice if I had to keep just one...BMC Road Racer. It just FITS and rides every bit as well as the others..

yes

WHOOOSSHHH... , How did the BMC Pro Machine SLC01 compare to the Road Racer SL01?

From pictures, the red BMC Pro Machine is about the best looking frame I've ever seen. I could always buy the used SLC frameset (used carbon is somewhat scary though) and build it up slowly. Maybe use some parts from the Scattante....