So here’s the deal… a colleague has offered me this Guerciotti Edge road bike for £250 — which also happens to be my entire budget. On the surface, it looks clean and pretty solid, but I’m torn between “this is a steal” and “I’m about to waste my money.”
Quick specs I know:
• Guerciotti Edge frame (aluminum with carbon fork & seatpost)
• Shimano 105 (older gen), 2×10 setup
• Mavic Aksium wheels
• Seems in decent shape overall
Here’s the catch: a mate told me the rear cassette is tiny, so I’ll be dying on hills (and I live in a hilly area). I’m 6’2” so fit seems okay, but I’ve not done a long ride on it yet.
So Reddit, hit me with the truth:
• Is this an insane bargain for £250, or am I about to suffer endlessly on climbs?
• Would I be better off holding out for something else in this price range?
• What red flags should I look for when checking an older carbon/aluminum road bike like this?
This would be my first proper road bike — mainly for commuting, fitness, and maybe dipping into triathlon training later.
Deal, steal, or hill-climbing torture device?
by Hefty_Hat_9429
1 Comment
That’s a solid bike. I’d buy it if it fits.
Btw, that’s not Shimano 105, that’s Campagnolo. A solid competitor from the days when it was new. You might face problems sourcing replacement parts, they do exist, but often cost a bit more.