Hello!
New to the road bikes world and want to invest into a good bike that i will be able to use the coming years without having the need to change or upgrade any soon. I'm around 180cm and pretty athletic since i'm a runner.
I'm thinking to buy a second hand bike and found these two bikes available:
The first one a Specialized Tarmac Comp 2011 with shimano 105 10 speeds size 56 according to the seller the scratch are due to the bike being stored next to the wall. priced at 450e (520$)
Second bike a Felt F85 2012-2013 shimano 105 all around also size 56. Don't have that much details on this one. Priced at 300e (350$)
I was thinking to test ride both of them to see the one that should fit me best. But wonder if you guys have any thoughts and how about the upgradability looks like for these old road bikes?
by saadBSL
7 Comments
Tarmac is the Best, it is model SL2. Nice look and has got al lot of innovate.
Get the felt. More modern shifters / groupset with more aero cable routing
SL2 series has a uniqie rear triangle and seatstay to seatpost bridge. This is offer to you more comfort riding. And the frame is lighweight than Felt, because it is carbon-fiber!
I would normally say the specialized for sure, but it looks a little dirty and worn. I’d check it very carefully. The felt is a lesser bike but condition looks good
This is probably not the ideal sub for good feedback here – r/bicycling or r/bikewrench might be more helpful
Not what this sub is for
r/whichbike