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10-13-12, 08:36 PM
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Good deal?
I am looking at replacing my road bike which was destroyed in a car accident (I was driving the car with my bike on the bike rack and was rear-ended). I went to my local shop and checked out a few bikes today. I've narrowed my selection down to 3 choices. They all fit me just fine.
1.)I can get a 2012 caad10 105 which the shop rented out for the last year for $1100. It was in good shape - some nicks here and there, but it rode pretty well and seemed like a good deal. My budget is around $1700 - so I figured I could buy the bike and get a nice set of wheels and stay within the budget.
2.)Or I can get a new caad10 for about $1600.
3.) Or I can convince the wife that I should spend a little extra and get a supersix 4 rival for about $2300.
I am leaning towards the used CAAD10 right now. I know it was a rental - but it has been maintained by the shop and looks to be in good shape.
Which one should I choose?
1.)I can get a 2012 caad10 105 which the shop rented out for the last year for $1100. It was in good shape - some nicks here and there, but it rode pretty well and seemed like a good deal. My budget is around $1700 - so I figured I could buy the bike and get a nice set of wheels and stay within the budget.
2.)Or I can get a new caad10 for about $1600.
3.) Or I can convince the wife that I should spend a little extra and get a supersix 4 rival for about $2300.
I am leaning towards the used CAAD10 right now. I know it was a rental - but it has been maintained by the shop and looks to be in good shape.
Which one should I choose?
10-13-12, 08:43 PM
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I'd be tempted to go 2) although 1) doesn't sound bad, it's not a screaming deal IMO. What would the situation be with a warranty on 1)?
PS as a fellow CAAD10 owner, you'll love that bike. A great frame.
PS as a fellow CAAD10 owner, you'll love that bike. A great frame.
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Super six. Because its super....duh.
10-14-12, 02:27 PM
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It would depend on how much abuse the rental bike has to me. I got a new CAAD 10 Rival for $1700.00, with a complete fit, all future tune ups free included. I would work on that price first and go from there. I love my CAAD 10 and ride it daily with pleasure but, I think the SuperSix might be even better if you could get that one with the Wife's permission. Let us know what you decide.
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I am looking at replacing my road bike which was destroyed in a car accident (I was driving the car with my bike on the bike rack and was rear-ended). I went to my local shop and checked out a few bikes today. I've narrowed my selection down to 3 choices. They all fit me just fine.
1.)I can get a 2012 caad10 105 which the shop rented out for the last year for $1100. It was in good shape - some nicks here and there, but it rode pretty well and seemed like a good deal. My budget is around $1700 - so I figured I could buy the bike and get a nice set of wheels and stay within the budget.
2.)Or I can get a new caad10 for about $1600.
3.) Or I can convince the wife that I should spend a little extra and get a supersix 4 rival for about $2300.
I am leaning towards the used CAAD10 right now. I know it was a rental - but it has been maintained by the shop and looks to be in good shape.
Which one should I choose?
1.)I can get a 2012 caad10 105 which the shop rented out for the last year for $1100. It was in good shape - some nicks here and there, but it rode pretty well and seemed like a good deal. My budget is around $1700 - so I figured I could buy the bike and get a nice set of wheels and stay within the budget.
2.)Or I can get a new caad10 for about $1600.
3.) Or I can convince the wife that I should spend a little extra and get a supersix 4 rival for about $2300.
I am leaning towards the used CAAD10 right now. I know it was a rental - but it has been maintained by the shop and looks to be in good shape.
Which one should I choose?
if your old bike was a Cannondale as well, contact the sales rep for your area - Crash Replacement.
10-14-12, 03:14 PM
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Components can always be upgraded. I should say components SHOULD always be upgraded. Get the frame that fits, and you would want to build your rides around.
I will guarantee you in a few years it won't matter if you spent an extra $400 on the bike. It will ultimately be pennies a ride average. Get the best frame you can find. That's the prescription
I will guarantee you in a few years it won't matter if you spent an extra $400 on the bike. It will ultimately be pennies a ride average. Get the best frame you can find. That's the prescription
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