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Originally Posted by tomatogunk
I picked up an aluminum frame cross bike about two weeks ago and since then I've put close to 400kms on it (probably not a lot by the standards of people in this forum). I like the bike and I hope that its just not my impulsive nature talking but lately I've been finding myself browsing around looking deals to upgrade my current ride, a full carbon bike to be specific. Need your input if this is worth pulling the trigger. Thanks in advance
It's a custom built bike from the Fuji Altimira Limited Team edition frameset;
Frame: D6 high modulus carbon
Rear triangle: D6 high modulus carbon
Fork: FC-330 carbon monocoque
Shimano 105-5700 groupset
Bontrager Carbon Bar
Carbon 3T saddle, Bontrager Carbon Stem, Ritchey seat with carbon rails
DT Swiss RR 1850 wheels
$1300
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Personally, I think it's an "okay" price. Not a super deal or anything. Performance Bike is selling the 2012 edition of the frame for $1499 and it comes with warranty (doesn't look the same though.)
If you shop and wait around, you might see some other frames pop up, some of which may even be fully built bikes if you decide to up your budget.
Food for thought, a brand new Guru Flite carbon frame from an authorized dealer is $1500 and change. Having said that, if you absolutely must have the Fuji Altamira, then go for it. Build it up, ride it, and post pics.
