Should I buy a used custom built Emonda SL?
10-15-20, 02:35 PM
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Should I buy a used custom built Emonda SL?
Found a somewhat local road bike that fits what I am looking for.
2018 emonda SL frame and sram red shifters and crank, sfram force front and rear derailleur, bontager aeolus3 tlr wheels, etc.
The price is $2400. The guy advertise it as Emonda SL 7, since that was his aim for his build and he claimed he is not a fan of shimano. This is a big purchase for me and a big jump from my current Trek SL1000 that's over 15 years old.
But, for $2400, is there a better option on a brand new bike for me? Please advise. Thanks!
2018 emonda SL frame and sram red shifters and crank, sfram force front and rear derailleur, bontager aeolus3 tlr wheels, etc.
The price is $2400. The guy advertise it as Emonda SL 7, since that was his aim for his build and he claimed he is not a fan of shimano. This is a big purchase for me and a big jump from my current Trek SL1000 that's over 15 years old.
But, for $2400, is there a better option on a brand new bike for me? Please advise. Thanks!
10-15-20, 02:56 PM
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The current SL5 is $2700. You get flat mount discs, threaded bottom bracket, 12mm thru axles. Does the 2018 have all that? The frame is updated on the current Emonda, more aero supposedly. Also, though the SL5 is just 105, it's the latest 105 which is very good. Most cyclists would rather have Shimano 105 than any level of SRAM. Not all, of course, just most.... Also, Giant has a TCR with 105 and discs for $2500, though it may have a press fit bb.
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10-15-20, 03:10 PM
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10-15-20, 05:43 PM
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The current SL5 is $2700. You get flat mount discs, threaded bottom bracket, 12mm thru axles. Does the 2018 have all that? The frame is updated on the current Emonda, more aero supposedly. Also, though the SL5 is just 105, it's the latest 105 which is very good. Most cyclists would rather have Shimano 105 than any level of SRAM. Not all, of course, just most.... Also, Giant has a TCR with 105 and discs for $2500, though it may have a press fit bb.
10-15-20, 05:49 PM
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For that price without a warranty, I wouldn't. The components are not that much better than what you can get new (not factoring the inventory crunch, which depends on individual level of desperation to buy something right away) in a way I'd appreciate.
10-16-20, 06:49 AM
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Thanks guys. I agree, post covid, finding a new bike is very difficult and the price of used ones have skyrocketed. I think i will holdout a little longer, especially from this particular seller since he was not upfront about the bike that he is selling.
I can wait another year or so, hopefully the supply and demand have stabilized by then.
I can wait another year or so, hopefully the supply and demand have stabilized by then.
