Hi. My friend is wanting to buy a 2004 Orbea Lobular with full dura ace and ksyrium SL wheelset (also carbon fiber chainstay, seatstay, and handlebars) for $699. I looked at Orbea's website and they have a Lobular Cross. I am guessing the 2004 is a Cross too, and Cross is meant for cyclocross. It looks like a road bike.

Is it a good bike? Is it a good price?

*posted this in cyclo just in case it might be or what not or it gets deleted for being in wrong section)

Full Dura Ace? Um, yes, buy it.

Is it a good bike? He guessimates the weight at 16 to 17 lbs.

Yes, it's a great bike. The frame has carbon stays and forks and with full Dura Ace and Mavic Ksyriums, it's a no brainer for $700.

He mainly ride on paved roads. It okay for that?

Bikepedia doesn't list a 2004 Lobular, there is a 2005 Lobular, however there isn't a D/A model, you don't get that 'till 2006. They are full on road bikes.

Also, I don't see a current Lobular listed on Orbea.com :\ (Edit: when I google Lobular Cross I can get to one on orbeas site...hmm)

Anyway, if it is a full DA bike and in good condition, I'd say go for it.

If he doesn't get it. I will try to buy it in Mid february. For 700 bucks, I am sure I could make a healthy profit by selling the dura ace components, carbon handlebars, and wheels by themselves. Don't you think?