Specialized Allez

[minnsy]

Normally ride a rockhopper...but have been looking at road bikes for a couple of months. One of these has come up in my local shop - 2nd hand (2006) - I think it is the basic model (Carbon forks..) - very little use. Shop owner asking around £400.

Assuming it 'fits' seems like a a reasonable deal..

Any thoughts on either the bike itself, or price?

Cheers

[_tc]

Dont know a great deal about road bikes but i do know that you can get them new for about that price. My LBS had one recently and Evans cycles always have deals on.
Just my 2p's worth.

[A - W]

What will the bike be used for?

£400 does sound a lot for a second year old bike even if the use is marginal. I boought a 2007 Sirrus Elite for 90% of the RRP from a authourised dealer.

Have you another dealer near you to have see what deal they could do for you?

[2alexcoo]

For comparison, a new 2007 model is £500. The frame and the wheels have improved this year so it's a better bike.

I would pay the extra for a new one or try to get the secondhand one for £350, assuming it's in your size and in good nick!

I have the 2007 Allez Sport (same bike but upgraded components) and it's a great bike

[minnsy]

Had a look around, and will be going for a new bike instead...also frame was one size too small - felt all 'scrunched up'.
Now just have to choose which bike is best for around £500....choices...choices!

Cheers

[Sharief]

minnsy said:

Had a look around, and will be going for a new bike instead...also frame was one size too small - felt all 'scrunched up'.
Now just have to choose which bike is best for around £500....choices...choices!

Cheers

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