Specialized E5 S-Works HALF PRICE
01-26-05, 11:43 AM
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Specialized E5 S-Works HALF PRICE
I can buy a specialized s-works frame (no forks or seatpost) for 465 EURO. I'm not sure whether to take the plunge, buy it and over time build a dream bike or, just go out and buy a mid range bike. What do you guys think?
01-26-05, 01:33 PM
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I agree - how much time. As you are building it up and time goes by your dream bike may change. Plus is that even a very good deal? Half price but that full price included the fork, which wont be cheap to replace, and a good CF seat post which also isn't cheap. And does it have the headset that was also included in the original frame? In the US that frame for 05 is $900 and you are talking about needing to replace like $400+ dollars worth of stuff. Not that great a deal IMO.
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01-26-05, 02:02 PM
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Time isn't an issue with me. I won't have enough for a complete bike untill another 6-8 months time. No headset or forks come with the frame. From looking around I can get an E5 frame with fork, seat post and headset for 1300 Euro.
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Well at todays exchange rate he's looking at around $603.00 US for the frame. Figure a good fork, like an Easton EC90 SLX, is going to run you around $340.00 US. Then add the headset (FSA $70.00) and seat post (Deda Blackstick $140.00) and you'll be in the $1200.00 US range.
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Originally Posted by 999
I can buy a specialized s-works frame (no forks or seatpost) for 465 EURO. I'm not sure whether to take the plunge, buy it and over time build a dream bike or, just go out and buy a mid range bike. What do you guys think?
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Originally Posted by Grasschopper
In the US that frame for 05 is $900 and you are talking about needing to replace like $400+ dollars worth of stuff. Not that great a deal IMO.
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Originally Posted by 2Rodies
Is it the Frame only for $900 or the Frame/Fork/Headset/Seatpost for that price?
(edit) aaah... 'chopper beat me to it. my bad -- it does come with the headset.
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Originally Posted by 2Rodies
Is it the Frame only for $900 or the Frame/Fork/Headset/Seatpost for that price?
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Originally Posted by Grasschopper
MSRP in the US for the 05 E5 S Works is $900 with frame, fork, seatpost and headset. https://www.specialized.com/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=9571
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after the fork and seat post you'll be adding components, wheelset, bars, saddle, etc... you're probably going to be spending well over 3000 when it's all said and done. yikes!
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Does this represent good value? Or should I drop this idea?
E5 s-works frame: 465euro
Major Components
Veloce groupset: 550 euro
Campy Record headset: 90 euro
Deda black magic carbon fork: 365 euro
Campy Zonda wheelset: 365 euro
FSA K-Force carbon seat post: 130 euro
ITM carbon bars: 200 euro
Total cost so far: 2165 euro
Remember that Normal price of E5 s-works frame only is 1000euro.
E5 frame + S-works fork and carbon seatpost 1300 euro
E5 s-works frame: 465euro
Major Components
Veloce groupset: 550 euro
Campy Record headset: 90 euro
Deda black magic carbon fork: 365 euro
Campy Zonda wheelset: 365 euro
FSA K-Force carbon seat post: 130 euro
ITM carbon bars: 200 euro
Total cost so far: 2165 euro
Remember that Normal price of E5 s-works frame only is 1000euro.
E5 frame + S-works fork and carbon seatpost 1300 euro
Last edited by 999; 01-26-05 at 03:07 PM.
