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Hi,
Sorry, but I have no clue what a 2nd hand road bike would be worth.
How much do you think a 2008 Specialized Roubaix (Elite) 105, full carbon frame and fork etc? Unchanged from new (Alex rims).
Thinking of whether I should upgrade wheels, cassette etc or sell the Roubaix and buy a new bike.
Thanks,
Stu.
Half price then - 10% of the remainder each year.
New £100
1 year £50
2 years £45
3 years £40.50
etc
Probably in the region of £300-£400 depeneding on condition?
Personaly I'd uprgade it, I spent £600 on upgradeing everything on my s/h entry level Cannondale, ended up ~16lb for under a grand in total, with 10s dura ace (second hand non-wearing expensive stuff like STI's, new wheels, bars, stem, post). All for significantly less than a new 105 cannondale.
s/h DA 7800 shifters and mechs off ebay, new ultegra chain/casette, s/h ultegra SL compact chainset, forged brakes from planet-x (assuming they fit, might need long drop brakes), new cables all round, and some handbuilt wheels would leave you with a very nice bike for the next 5 years.
Fair point, but what if selling it meant that I only had to put £600 towards a brand new Planet X Pro Carbon Ultegra?
Upgraded Roubaix Vs New Planet X Pro Carbon Ultegra...debate?
Well it depends if you like the Roubaix or not.
Then the Planet X isn't full Ultegra (chainset and brakes aren't) Where as you can buy a full on Ultegra groupset for £550
That's £50 left. Sell old groupset here or on Ebay, put towards wheels = very nice bike.
PBK were knocking out 6800 group sets fir £400 yesterday and CRC were doing them for mid £400's recently.
Thanks for feedback so far. boblo, who are PBK?
Bloody hell, I was hoping I'd be able to answer yes or no, now you've given me more to think about..in a good way!
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