madmarc Posted November 26, 2021 Share From the below adds which deal would you go for.........And go ! https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/486641/time-sport-line-speeder https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/509221/trek-madone-31 https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/510521/scott-cr1-20 https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/514864/ckt-team-bike https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/514367/swift-attack-g2-carbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Dassie Posted November 26, 2021 Share Swift would get my vote. Next to that would the Trek/CKT then Time and Scott madmarc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas_187 Posted November 26, 2021 Share I'm sorry but I can't believe these old and battered bikes are selling for 15k. Old components, scratched up levers and derailleurs, cranks look like they've been all over the mountain, cheap and nasty wheels. Keep looking is my advice. mikkelz, madmarc, Eddy Gordo and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas_187 Posted November 26, 2021 Share This is the only bike I found under 18k that looks really clean and with modern components https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/512484/trek-emonda-alr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jono Posted November 26, 2021 Share Out of those the Swift. It doesn't have shimano, you don't like shimano right? if it was my money it would be... https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/gravel-and-cyclocross-bikes/505087/brand-new-2021-medium-gravel-bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmarc Posted November 26, 2021 Share Thanks for the input people???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmarc Posted November 26, 2021 Share 1 hour ago, Andreas_187 said: This is the only bike I found under 18k that looks really clean and with modern components https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/512484/trek-emonda-alr Thats a good option for 1K more - If only it was a different color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas_187 Posted November 26, 2021 Share 14 minutes ago, madmarc said: Thats a good option for 1K more - If only it was a different color I would rather a green bike than some of the rubbish people are cheeky enough to sell as 'barely used' and 'just serviced'. If you buy the wrong bike you can quickly drop 5k if you need a new cassette, chain and a buggered hub FirstV8 and ChrisF 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstV8 Posted November 26, 2021 Share One word of advice when buying used bikes is to make sure the group set that's on it is all the same brand and model . It just makes it easier to google the brand and model to check the performance and spec . Cross dressing as i call it comes from previous owners not really knowing their components when replacing or its a bike built up out of older WELL used components . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted November 26, 2021 Share 29 minutes ago, FirstV8 said: One word of advice when buying used bikes is to make sure the group set that's on it is all the same brand and model . It just makes it easier to google the brand and model to check the performance and spec . Cross dressing as i call it comes from previous owners not really knowing their components when replacing or its a bike built up out of older WELL used components . YES !! Remove the wheels ... FEEL the bearings. Chain checker is tells a lot .... Friend bought a secondhand bike ... "recently serviced". The bike was clean and looked good. Turns out a no.name brand cassette was fitted, and the chain was stretched to bits. All bearings were done .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbarn Killer Posted November 28, 2021 Share On 11/26/2021 at 3:10 PM, Andreas_187 said: This is the only bike I found under 18k that looks really clean and with modern components https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/road-bikes/512484/trek-emonda-alr The add says this is a carbon frame, however the ALR is aluminum. The one photo even shows a sticker saying "Alpha Aluminum" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbarn Killer Posted November 28, 2021 Share On 11/26/2021 at 8:19 PM, FirstV8 said: One word of advice when buying used bikes is to make sure the group set that's on it is all the same brand and model . It just makes it easier to google the brand and model to check the performance and spec . Cross dressing as i call it comes from previous owners not really knowing their components when replacing or its a bike built up out of older WELL used components . Is it really a problem mixing components? If they work together and the part is a quality part, there won't be an issue. Most manufacturers do this anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted November 28, 2021 Share 2 minutes ago, Longbarn Killer said: Is it really a problem mixing components? If they work together and the part is a quality part, there won't be an issue. Most manufacturers do this anyway. It can work.... It is a sign of the wear and tear on the bike. It is a red flag that each component should be checked, to confirm what must still be replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbarn Killer Posted November 28, 2021 Share I would go for the Swift too. Being an ex team bike, I would avoid the CKT. The pros ride those bikes hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbarn Killer Posted November 28, 2021 Share On 11/26/2021 at 2:50 PM, Andreas_187 said: I'm sorry but I can't believe these old and battered bikes are selling for 15k. Old components, scratched up levers and derailleurs, cranks look like they've been all over the mountain, cheap and nasty wheels. Keep looking is my advice. You sound like me. A road bike must be scratch free (MTBs are different). I also start asking questions in my mind as to how a road bike has been looked after when it is full of scratches. ChrisF and justinafrika 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas_187 Posted November 28, 2021 Share 2 hours ago, Longbarn Killer said: You sound like me. A road bike must be scratch free (MTBs are different). I also start asking questions in my mind as to how a road bike has been looked after when it is full of scratches. But then you said you would buy the Swift. Look at the photo where the guy is holding the pedal.... look at the crank, it is F***ED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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