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Originally Posted by Derek_N84
need some advice on upgrading!
currently riding a 2012 Trek 1.5 and i feel like i've out grown it plus it was slightly too big for me to start with - aluminium frame, carbon fork, tiagra group set
looking to upgrade (carbon frame, 105 minimum)
considering:
2013/2014 Cervelo R3 - mix of 105 (brake, shifters) and FSA components (FSA crank, cassette) shimano r500 wheels / asking 1850
- asking price seems high considering the components?
2008 Cervelo R3 - full ultegra, 6750 ultegra compact crank, sl-k post, shimano rs10 wheels / asking 1600
- should i be concerned with the age of the frame?
either option is a good jump from what i am currently riding
- don't have the money to spend on a new carbon frame, so i'm going the pre owned route 
thank you in advance for input! |
Personally, I think it's always taking a chance with buying anything used, whether it be aluminum or carbon (or steel or whatever material). As for carbon, look the entire bike over CLOSELY. Look for hairline cracks, or in the paint. However, it could be possible there's a crack in the carbon underneath the paint. Double check the high stress areas, around the bottom bracket, the drop outs, derailleur hanger, etc. And do you trust the seller? Ask him/her if it's ever been in any crashes, or dropped, or repaired.