2008 Synapse full carbon fiber frame. Chain checked and in good working condition. Only some slight problem with the front derailleur, struggles to shift when back gear is low. Otherwise in awesome condition, no cracks
by Pigsnuff2019
2008 Synapse full carbon fiber frame. Chain checked and in good working condition. Only some slight problem with the front derailleur, struggles to shift when back gear is low. Otherwise in awesome condition, no cracks
by Pigsnuff2019
5 Comments
Im sure people may say it’s alright but if I was going to buy a 17 year old bike it wouldn’t be carbon fiber.
I’d say it’s appropriately priced. 10 speed Ultegra parts are easily available. Good bottom bracket standard means changing out parts are easy and cheap.
Looks to me the chain ring pair is not the right size. Potentially a 53-34? That might cause the shifting issue. It’s trivial to change it out so I wouldn’t worry.
Yea I’d say make 100% sure there’s no micro cracks on the carbon. It looks clean. Idk your skills, but if you are having shifting issues you need to consider you’ll be spending some money on a repair before even taking it home. To be honest, it’s clean, but I’d try to get it knocked down just knowing you’ll be spending money on maintenance. Bike shops aren’t cheap as they used to.
Carbon is no bueno that old
I try not to buy older carbon fiber frames for bikes, as my buddy had his older carbon bike crack on a ride going 20 mph (bigggg ouch) after that I kinda steer clear