TheRef

I wasn't really looking to buy another bike but I found a good deal and an eager seller on this 2.1 madone. I figure it would be a good addition as a winter bike and n+1. It is my size and the seller claims to be the original owner and the bike to be spotless.

How much should I offer ad does anybody have any feedback on the aluminum frame madone? I test rode my buddy's 3 series carbon and another 5 series and they were fine bikes. The 3 series carbon seemed a bit harsh that's why I'm asking about the aluminum version.
Also what's the fair price for such a bike?

TheRef

Forgot to add specs.
2014 Trek Madone 2.1 C H2 - BikePedia

Madone 2.1 C H2

Bicycle TypeRoad DoubleMSRP (new)$1429.00

Weight*Sizes50 cm , 52 cm , 54 cm , 56 cm , 58 cm , 60 cm , 62

Frame & ForkFrame Construction*Frame Tubing Material200 Series Alpha AluminumFork Brand & ModelMadone KVF E2 CarbonFork Material*Rear Shock*


ComponentsComponent Group*BrakesetAlloy dual-pivotShift LeversShimano 105 STI, 10 speedFront DerailleurShimano 105Rear DerailleurShimano 105CranksetShimano R565, 50/34 (compact)Pedals*Bottom BracketShimano press fitBB Shell Width*Rear CogsShimano Tiagra 12-30, 10 speedChainUNSPECIFIED ChainSeatpostBontrager Approved 27.2mmSaddleBontrager Affinity 1HandlebarBontrager Race VR-C, 31.8mmHandlebar Extensions*Handlebar StemBontrager Race Lite 31.8mmHeadset1 1/8" - 1 1/2" Integrated


WheelsHubs*RimsBontrager Approved alloy rimsTiresBontrager R1 Hard-Case LiteSpoke Brand*Spoke Nipples*

- See more at: 2014 Trek Madone 2.1 C H2 - BikePedia

TheBlast82

I was considering buying this bike new from my local bike shop and I was going to pay $1199 + taxes. I was obviously going to get the lifetime frame warranty which I don't know whether it's transferable or not, a proper fitting and lifetime "tuneups" or adjustments, what have you. So for me to buy this bike used it has to have a substantial discount. Just food for thought.

rbk_3

I was also considering buying this bike new a few weeks ago. I ended up spending more and getting the better frame with Tiagra components in the Emonda S4

TheBlast82

That's funny. They didn't have the Madone 2.1 in black for my size so they tried to sell me the Emonda S4, I test rode it and it's a very fine bike (much better than the Madone 2.1 IMO) but I wanted 105 components at the very least. Riding the S4 also made me get a short and shallow handlebar for my bike which really improved my experience.

bassplyr

I have a 2011 2.1 with 105 components. Just watching ebay and CL, these seem to resale in the $650 range.

Roger