Originally Posted by
Gmas
Really leaning towards a carbon Comp now, but torn between the new 2018 or trying to find a previous 16/17 on a good deal. My LBS offered me 10% off a 2018 Comp, and I'm not finding much better deals on 16/17's that are still floating around....in Canada at least. I've found one '16 and one '17 in my size, both for $3499 (CDN prices - MSRP was $4299). The '18 would be $3599 after 10% discount. I know the previous years are spec'd slightly better and have a 10r vs 9r frame, but wondering how much that matters. I also REALLY liked the futureshock, and I think if I got a previous year, I'd likely install a Redshift Shockstop stem ($200). I also found a '17 Expert relatively close to me for $3499.
I feel like it makes sense to buy the '18 if the prices aren't too different. If I could find a previous year Comp at $3000-ish then buying a previous year might make more sense. I've found a couple remaining Comps in my size in the US for much cheaper, but then have to factor in shipping, duties, etc.
Ugh....decisions, decisions.....
Any additional thoughts or advice?
The 16/17 Carbon have SCS geometry for wheels which is Specialized proprietary. I have a 2016 Expert X1 and love it, but the lack of wheel options on the 16-17 and the availability future shock and larger tire accommodation on the 18 would be a no brainer decision for me at this point in time. But I have a 16 and instead will be getting an 18 Roubaix di2 whenever they start rolling out.