Hey guys, got my first road bike last year, a 2004 roubaix comp for $550 with shipping/tax included, near immaculate, the previous owner hadnt used it much and kept it mint for most of the past 20 years or so, I love it, and ride it every day it isnt horrific weather-wise. I came across a 2010 trek madone 5.9, also near immaculate, owner wanted either $800, or my roubaix and $200 on top, that seem like a good deal to you guys, good enough of an upgrade? First pic is my roubaix and the rest are the madone. Just tryna find that in between where I don't have to drop $2k on a newer bike but can trade up within reason. Appeciate the help as always guys.🫡
by Ok-Indication5694
3 Comments
So you’ve got a bike you love and ride a lot, and are considering upgrading to a 15 year old (if not older 🤔) carbon bike with very similar group set around the same age with a lot unknowns? Sure the Trek is nice, but I’d stick with what you’ve got and build your funds for a newer upgrade in future.
It’s likely an early 2000s and not 2010
If you got the highest performance bike you could afford it wouldn’t be much of an upgrade, the tech hasnt changed that much. Your essentially trading a known for an unknown -$200.
Imo that dura ace crank is gonna be worth quite a bit in the future.
Trek usually has kick ass warranty on OCLV stuff. Usually means higher quality.
At the end of the day somthing new is nice. I would keep your trek though.
What I always reccomend is get 2 bikes and trade around the one you like less so it’s never a downgrade.
Then get a 3rd bike for racing. And maybe a 4th that looks cool but is on the uncomfortable side like a lo pro or somthing…