As the title states, I am in the market for a carbon race bike. Came across these. I don't have a good pulse on what is a deal and what isn't but I do feel like 1 or 2 of these might be over prices. Any thoughts on the selection of these bikes and whether any of these are a good/decent deal?
And if anyone has had any experience of riding any of these, please let me know as well if you'd recommend. Thank you in advance!
by Logical_Purple_3576
6 Comments
They are all overpriced. Take %50 off and thats fair price for them.
First thing is size and fit is important. Ifyou’re not comfortable it doesn’t matter how nice your bike is. You have a range a 49cm to 54cm options here, they are unlikely to all fit well.
Second thing is your drivetrain matters as much as the frame. What model the shifters and derailleurs are these? I can squint at the screenshots for some idea but it’s not the same as knowing.
Finally what you actually asked, the trek is bad for that price better off with a newer aluminium bike at that price range. The Specialized Roubaix is an endurance design meaning it is a little more upright and compliant than the Orbea or Scott. If this is your first road race bike that could be a good place to start, you can still slam the stem later to get a more aggressive fit.
None of these are bad bikes but all four of them have aspirational prices. If you could get the Scott for under $750 or the Trek for under $450 that would be a decent deal on what I’m assuming is a first road bike.
Rim brake race bikes don’t have a ton of residual value these days.
All those bikes are ancient. Way overpriced.
orbea and the scott are the nicest by far. orbea has some nice carbon wheels on it and the scott has a really good groupset although the wheels aren’t as good as the orbea. also a good idea to take a look at chain, cassette, cables and chainring wear on any used bike
That Roubaix is a touch high, looks like a circa 2010 model. Sold one in DC last year for <$1000