I’m looking to buy a bike off Facebook marketplace and the seller is selling it for 440 usd I’m not really knowledgeable about bikes and would like help this is a photo and the description given:
Specialized Allez comp
Height 56'
Lots of upgrades, brakes, rims, tires
(Rims and tires were over $2000.00 alone)
Components
Frame
Specialized E5 aluminum w/Smartweld
Fork
Specialized FACT-carbon w/tapered steerer
Rims/Wheels
Axis 1.0
Hubs
See Rims/Wheels – upgraded – (still have original)
Spokes
See Rims/Wheels – upgraded – (still have original)
Tires
Specialized Espoir Sport w/ BlackBelt Protection, 700 x 23c
Crankset
FSA Gossamer
Chainrings
50/34
Bottom Bracket
OSBB
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Rear Cogs
Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed: 12-28
Shifters
Shimano Tiagra
Handlebars
Specialized Comp
Tape/Grips
Specialized S-Wrap w/bar shapers
Stem
Specialized Elite-Set, aluminum
Brake Levers
Shimano Tiagra
Brakes
Up- graded to match rim.
Pedals
Upgraded – Shimano
Saddle
Specialized Body Geometry Riva Road Gel
Seatpost
Specialized Sport, aluminum
Factory Description
From easy rides on your favorite roads to leg-testing centuries and forays into racing, Specialized's Allez Comp has got you covered. Its svelte E5-aluminum frame features Smartweld technology for a jaw-droppingly low weight, while a tapered FACT carbon fork offers a smooth and responsive ride. Plus, the speedy Axis wheels make going faster easier than ever before, while the 20-speed Shimano drivetrain provides a full spread of hill-climbing gears.
by PanasheSirak
4 Comments
Not a fucking chance those rims were $2k. The overall price isn’t bad, but I’d want to see close ups of the drivetrain to make sure it was taken care of.
Ok you’ll think this is silly but why is the chain on the ground? All seller did was copy paste description from Specialized website. The fact that he didn’t put the chain back on tells me they don’t know much about bikes
I’m skeptical. Can you upload more, and better photos? Also, Google says the Allez comp should be outfitted with 105, not Tiagra?
One challenge with buying bikes second hand, especially with road bikes is getting the size right. Have you done a bike fit before?