I've only now realized that the NYC Used Bike market is absolutely horrendous. Impossible to try to find a somewhat modern (<8 to 10 years) 105 or 105 equivalent spec'ed bike under 1k.
So I ended up on this Giant Defy Advanced 2 originally listed at $1600 but dropped to $1300.
2019 Model, fully carbon, 105. What is a reasonable price, or should I just give up on this because of the frame
With a few big caveats:
- (In 2nd pic) There's a carbon patch on the non drivetrain side, pretty big right above the GIA in the Giant logo. The seller said it was professionally inspected, but I'm pretty meh on this.
- The seller also decided to change out the original hybrid Conduct SL system for some TRP Spyre C mechanical brakes. Not hydraulic. Not sure about these either, I feel like they're a downgrade?
by altaniel0