Is this a good buy?
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Is this a good buy?
I was thinking of getting a Specialized secteur triple but now found this.
https://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-se...AdIdZ251917580
Is it worth it? I'm getting a road bike to get in shape and tag along with my wife while she trains for a tri.
Thanks
https://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-se...AdIdZ251917580
Is it worth it? I'm getting a road bike to get in shape and tag along with my wife while she trains for a tri.
Thanks
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Other Road ranges:>> CompetitionPerformanceSports-RoadFitnessOther Competition models:TCR COMPOSITE LIMITEDTCRŽ ADVANCEDTCRŽ COMPOSITE TTTCRŽ COMPOSITE 0TCRŽ COMPOSITE 1TCR COMPOSITE 2TCRŽ COMPOSITE 3TCRŽ 1TCRŽ 2>> TCRŽ AERO 1TCRŽ AERO 2


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TCRŽ AERO 1
The affordable TCR Aero road bike offers high performance at a price that can't be beat.
Specifications:
Compact Road Frame Sizingmsrp$1800colorGold MetallicsizeXS, S, M, L, XLframeALUXX SL Aero Aluminum forkfomulaOne Composite, 1 1/8" w/alloy steererderailleurFront: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Dura AcederailleurshiftersShimano Ultegra STI, 10 speedcranksTruVativ Rouleur GXP, 39/53TpedalsN/AhandlebarEaston EA50 w/ Easton aero clip onsstemEaston EA50headsetFSA Orbit ACB, 1 1/8"brakesRX40 Dual PivotsaddleFi'zi:k Arione Tri, Manganese railsseatpostGiant Composite w/ micro adjust, 27.2rimsXero XGR-1hubsXero XGR-1spokesXero XGR-1tiresMichelin Pro Race2, 700x 23ccassetteShimano Ultegra 12/25T, 10 speed
Specifications and MSRP subject to change without notice. Please check with your Giant Dealer for the latest updates.
Iff this is the right bike it retailed for $1800 new. $950 is too much for a 6 year old aluminum bike IMHO .

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CompetitionOther Road ranges:>> CompetitionPerformanceSports-RoadFitnessOther Competition models:TCR COMPOSITE LIMITEDTCRŽ ADVANCEDTCRŽ COMPOSITE TTTCRŽ COMPOSITE 0TCRŽ COMPOSITE 1TCR COMPOSITE 2TCRŽ COMPOSITE 3TCRŽ 1TCRŽ 2>> TCRŽ AERO 1TCRŽ AERO 2


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click here for geometry dataTCRŽ AERO 1
The affordable TCR Aero road bike offers high performance at a price that can't be beat.
Specifications:
Compact Road Frame Sizingmsrp$1800colorGold MetallicsizeXS, S, M, L, XLframeALUXX SL Aero Aluminum forkfomulaOne Composite, 1 1/8" w/alloy steererderailleurFront: Shimano Ultegra, Rear: Shimano Dura AcederailleurshiftersShimano Ultegra STI, 10 speedcranksTruVativ Rouleur GXP, 39/53TpedalsN/AhandlebarEaston EA50 w/ Easton aero clip onsstemEaston EA50headsetFSA Orbit ACB, 1 1/8"brakesRX40 Dual PivotsaddleFi'zi:k Arione Tri, Manganese railsseatpostGiant Composite w/ micro adjust, 27.2rimsXero XGR-1hubsXero XGR-1spokesXero XGR-1tiresMichelin Pro Race2, 700x 23ccassetteShimano Ultegra 12/25T, 10 speed
Specifications and MSRP subject to change without notice. Please check with your Giant Dealer for the latest updates.
Iff this is the right bike it retailed for $1800 new. $950 is too much for a 6 year old aluminum bike IMHO .
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This is a wierd road / tri bike setup that really isn't great for either purpose in my opinion. Its a road geometry frame, with aero tubing and TT bars. If you want a TT bike, buy a real TT frame with aerobars, etc... If you want a road bike, get a road frame and set it up like a roadie.
$950 is overpriced for this bike and $500 is more realistic. However, I would suggest a plain road bike like the OCR or TCR frames from Giant instead.
$950 is overpriced for this bike and $500 is more realistic. However, I would suggest a plain road bike like the OCR or TCR frames from Giant instead.
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Since this thread is resolved, rather than starting another one, how about this as a good buy? I can't find many recent sales on the Google, but my Google-fu is weak so I don't know that it means much to not find any results.
https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/bik/2178471260.html
2007 Scott CR1 Team 56mm $925
https://santabarbara.craigslist.org/bik/2178471260.html
2007 Scott CR1 Team 56mm $925
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Nah, it sold before I had a chance to go look at it.
No big deal, I'm not in any kind of buying rush at the moment, too busy riding what I have. I'm just always keeping an eye out for great deals, and still trying to get a feel for what constitutes a great deal.
ETA: Oops, nevermind, it was deleted and reposted that I didn't see until just now. So it's actually still available, but posted at $950 now. Hmmm....
No big deal, I'm not in any kind of buying rush at the moment, too busy riding what I have. I'm just always keeping an eye out for great deals, and still trying to get a feel for what constitutes a great deal.
ETA: Oops, nevermind, it was deleted and reposted that I didn't see until just now. So it's actually still available, but posted at $950 now. Hmmm....
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Bikes: Ridley NOAH, Pedal Force QS3
They raised the price??? Sounds kind of fishy to me.
If you ever wanted to know more about a specific bike .. go to bikepedia.com for complete specs.
https://bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeS...Team&Type=bike
Full carbon bike with full 105 10 speed is a pretty good buy for $900.
There is a lot of potential with this frame if you ever wanted to upgrade wheels, components, etc..
If you ever wanted to know more about a specific bike .. go to bikepedia.com for complete specs.
https://bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeS...Team&Type=bike
Full carbon bike with full 105 10 speed is a pretty good buy for $900.
There is a lot of potential with this frame if you ever wanted to upgrade wheels, components, etc..
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