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Update: The Merida from Bikemarket is sold but the KTM is still available. I've been keeping an eye on the classifieds but not seen anything in my size and budget that *seems* as good as the Cannondale. Finding a 2nd hand gravel bike is also harder than expected... I did find a few bikes that caught my attention though: Titan Switch Expert Scott Addict R2 Merida Lampre 903 (cheap) I have contacted the seller of the Cannondale and would like to go see the bike before completing the deal. Is there anything I should be looking at specifically to make sure the bike is OK? Do you think it's fair and reasonable to use the bike hub pay functionality, collect the bike and then take the bike to my LBS for a clean and inspection (at my cost) and confirm the deal once everything is checked out by someone more experienced than me? Appreciate all the help so far!

Too big for me - but yeah, exactly the kind of feedback I was hoping for... seems like some patience could get me a better deal Thanks for the heads up... going to message the seller now. Bike looks good despite the need for a good wash ????

I currently ride a MTB but I'm looking to expand my riding to include more on-road cycling. I am also signed up for my 2nd 947 this year (I did my first on a MTB) so would really like to have something that will feel OK for the 4hrs I may spend on the bike???? Since this is my first road bike, I don't want to spend a heap of cash and want to get the most bike for my budget which I unofficially pegged at R15k-R20k. With this in mind and after a bit of research, I thought the second hand market would be best and I have been keeping an eye on the classifieds but nothing has caught my attention yet but I have seen the following two bikes at BikeMarket which are in budget, the right size (I think) with very similar specs: KTM Revelator 3500 Merida Scultura 4000 So my questions to the knowledgable people of Bikehub are: Are these two good options for a road newbie? Or would it be better to look at a non-carbon frame with better groupset? Which of the two bikes is a better buy? Or have I maybe missed a better deal elsewhere? Which has the best potential for value if I choose to sell in a few months due to disinterest or upgrade?

I did a similar thing a few weeks ago - tried to follow all signage but missed a good chunk. Need to get back soon to try find the missing sections PS. Nice avatar