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bclawrence 07-18-13 06:37 AM

Need some advice!
 
Hello all!

I would like ur input on my situation. I currently ride a trek 1.1. Had it almost three years and I am looking to upgrade. The trek madone 5.2 is on sale for $2700 so I went to check it out. When I got there there was also was a cannondale supersix evo with ultegra di2 on sale for $4100. The 5.2 is mechanical ultegra. After talking awhile and test riding both I decided to sleep on it and the shop is holding the cannondale for 24 hours.

I started the process of upgrading last year and decided to not spend the money and wait a year. I have looked for awhile and like the madone just never considered the cannondale until I got there. I really like the di2 but don't know if it is worth spending the extra money?

Would like ur opinion on the better deal and I know I am comparing two brands at two levels. Any input would help.

thump55 07-18-13 06:42 AM

All selection decisions can be made using this simple formula: choose the one you really want regardless of price, or the one with the bigger hoots.

RT 07-18-13 06:49 AM

Excluding the mech/elec variable simply because the electronic Kool-Aid is so strong. Go with the most comfortable frame (ride) knowing that your levers/drivetrain will be great either way. It will boil down once again to value, and these threads can get pretty contentious among the elitists and the utilitarians.

bclawrence 07-18-13 08:05 AM

Thanks. Am think I am gonna go with the madone and save my money. Gonna test ride tonight again!

jerrycan42 07-18-13 08:32 AM

Go with the one you really like. If you have the disposable scratch, go for the Cannondale. Life is short.


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