Hello, I am looking to buy a road bike for long rides. I have found two options that are close by and are the correct size, and was wondering if anyone who knows about these or has ridden them before could help me choose between them. These are the descriptions that were provided:
Orbea orca m20 2017 (£450)
good condition. some original parts have been changed to customise: Mavik Ksyrium sl wheelset 3T Doric team seat post, arx pro head stock and bars Fsa carbon headstock post Dura-ace brakes(not disc type) Michelin lithion3 tyres Dura-ace derailer Rotor noq crank sprocket 50 aero(34) 110 Rotor 3d+ pedal crank set Ultegra pedals Prolog seat (has some wear)
Liv avail advanced 2 2017 (£600)
Like new condition. disc brakes and additional brake levers on bars. Specs otherwise as per original
by cocopowderr
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Orbea has better parts on it. Liv has probably better tyre clearance (hard to tell from the picture, but the Orbea is very limited in that area, wider tyres are nicer for long rides) and better upgradability with the disc brakes, though they are mechanical (TRP Spares, very love it or hate it brakes). It’s a bit overpriced though, I paid £450 for a very similarly specced bike back in 2021. Are they willing to go lower on it?