Buying a new 2017 carbon hardtail, good or bad?
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Buying a new 2017 carbon hardtail, good or bad?
I've been on the hunt for a new mtb and after test riding a crap load of hardtail and FS bikes finally decided I want a hardtail. I found a leftover 2017 Specialized Epic Comp World Cup Carbon hardtail that fits me perfect, looks good, and I really enjoyed the test ride today. Downside is its 11 speed and a 2017 model. Upside is that its light, the bike weighs just under 24lbs on their in house scale even with a Reba fork, heavy Roval wheels, and Sram GX 11 so there's room to trim the fat later on. Its also a bargain at $1,900 compared to a 2019 model at $2,800. Only thought that has me second guessing the purchase is the fact that its 2 years old but its new, any thoughts on this?
Last edited by dvdslw; 02-16-19 at 06:21 AM. Reason: Added photo
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Kalifornia Kollective
Posts: 350
Bikes: K2 (Marzocchi/Fox), Trek 6000 (red) MARS Elite up front, Specialized Hardrock Sport -> eBike (R7 Elite up front), lastly TREK 820 loaner. Recently sold Peugeot du Monde Record and 1956 Schwinn (owned since new).
Mentioned: 5 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 75 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 2 Times
in
2 Posts
Should be in the back of your pick-up already
#3
Senior Member
Thread Starter
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posts: 1,259
Bikes: Bianchi Ti Megatube; Colnago Competition; Planet-X EC-130E; Klein Pulse; Amp Research B4; Litespeed Catalyst; Trek Y11
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 596 Post(s)
Liked 476 Times
in
258 Posts
Offer $1700 and see if they'll take it. Maybe they'll come down $100 or throw in some goodies.