Thank you so much for the info guys!
Ah ok I see, so disk brakes would be a no go. I only wanted them because I thought the options and variety of CF wheelsets compatible with rim brakes would too small. I found a couple interesting ones used for around 250 - 300€. To me that raises another question, unfortunately. When do I reach the point of diminishing returns with my current method.
Option 1:
Used ALR 5 2018 with 300 Alu frame 2.4kg, 105 Shimano group - 600€
Used CF wheelset - 250/300€
Total = 850 - 900€
Option 2:
Finding a used roadbike that can beat that under 1000€.
For example here are a couple more listings where I was able to negotiate a price for about 200€ more. I'm really wondering if it would be better value to get the cheaper ALR 5 and possibly upgrade the wheelset later, or get one of the slightly more expensive options instead. Is the difference between those significant? People just keep saying that the ALR5 frame is so good.
Trek Madone Carbon / Ultegra Group - 700€
willhaben.at/iad/kaufen-und-verkaufen/d/trek-madone-carbon-rennrad-1234977823
Wilier Triestina GTR XL Carbon / Ultegra Group - 950€
willhaben.at/iad/kaufen-und-verkaufen/d/wilier-triestina-gtr-xl-1323815905
Cube Attain SL / Shimano Tiagra - 850€
willhaben.at/iad/kaufen-und-verkaufen/d/cube-attain-sl-1326000450
Ridley Helium Carbon / Ultegra Group - 800€
willhaben.at/iad/kaufen-und-verkaufen/d/ridley-helium-carbonrennrad-693282399
Last edited by 2muchroad; 04-23-24 at 04:17 AM.