Need Advice: Used 2008 Cannondale Six13 6 vs. 2013 Specialized Allez Compact
11-03-13, 02:18 PM
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Need Advice: Used 2008 Cannondale Six13 6 vs. 2013 Specialized Allez Compact
I've narrowed my bike-buying options down to two. Here they are:
1) A used 2008 Cannondale Six13 6 - Tiagra. This bike was a rental for a local shop and they're selling it now. It's mostly stock - they're throwing in a used pair of SPD pedals. It rides well and has been maintained exclusively by the shop. Owner says she doesn't rent it more than 5 times a year. Cost: $885.
2) A new 2013 Specialized Allez Compact - Sora. One of the attractive things about this bike is the shop has a 2-year free maintenance deal. The shop itself is just down the street from where I live, while the other shop is a significant distance away (I don't own a car). Cost: $670.
Which seems like the better deal?
1) A used 2008 Cannondale Six13 6 - Tiagra. This bike was a rental for a local shop and they're selling it now. It's mostly stock - they're throwing in a used pair of SPD pedals. It rides well and has been maintained exclusively by the shop. Owner says she doesn't rent it more than 5 times a year. Cost: $885.
2) A new 2013 Specialized Allez Compact - Sora. One of the attractive things about this bike is the shop has a 2-year free maintenance deal. The shop itself is just down the street from where I live, while the other shop is a significant distance away (I don't own a car). Cost: $670.
Which seems like the better deal?
11-03-13, 04:42 PM
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Have you test ridden both ?
The Six13 is a nice riding bike. No experience with the other.
The Six13 is a nice riding bike. No experience with the other.
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11-03-13, 04:50 PM
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Having just spent a week riding a well-maintained rental bike (circa mid-00s), my advice would be to buy new, as you know what you are getting. Also, why not haggle for a Tiagra groupset on the Specialized - the increased price that results would still have you in the cost ballpark of the more expensive, older Cannondale.
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11-03-13, 05:21 PM
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2008 Tiara would be equal to the Sora of 2013.
Go for the Allez.
I'm a proud owner of 2 Allez, both of which I got used.
I like the geometry, & feel/response i get on mine.
My next purchase will be a new Evo or CAAD10 Black Di2.
I really want a bike with a straight/horizontal top tube
Go for the Allez.
I'm a proud owner of 2 Allez, both of which I got used.
I like the geometry, & feel/response i get on mine.
My next purchase will be a new Evo or CAAD10 Black Di2.
I really want a bike with a straight/horizontal top tube
11-03-13, 07:59 PM
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Another vote for new. The Allez has always been a great handling bike - new Sora would be a good move over 5-6yr old Tiagra.
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