I've found a really nice carbon framset for a pretty good price, got some paint peel on the fork from cable rub & a seized cable stop but the seller says there's no structural damage (I'll be able to inspect it in person beforehand as well). I've been searching for a lightweight frame & this fits perfectly, but I'm slightly worried about the reliability of old carbon (Deda seems like on of the better brands though), would you trust it?
Any help with id'ing the frame make would be great as well to try and figure out its age, it looks like an Assoluto but the seat stays are externally butted which I haven't seen on any of their models in my searching, thanks 🙂
by Negative_Moose_3992
4 Comments
No, for personal* reasons mostly, but mainly as clamped on top tube (always clamp on seat post).
Paint looks sketchy, wouldn’t trust the rest
Wouldn’t trust this owner enough
That’s not carbon
That fork is gnarly, it has been filled in with black automotive paint and patches. I would not touch this bike at all. A decent fork is going to run a hundred minimum, and can go up to several hundred.