Which bike?

[nickg]

Right I've got my eye on 2 bikes.

Focus Cayo 2011 running shimano 105 done a fair few miles. £450

Specialized sectur 2012 running shimano 105 with fulcrum wheels carbon seat post. £550 hardly been used.

I really fancied the focus but the guy is slow at responding to messages which makes me think something is not quite right. Although he has passed me his phone number so I dont know.

Any help appreciated. I know it's hard to help not knowing all the info.

 

[vickster]

10 speed 105? Can’t recall when 11 came in.
photos?
what Fulcrum wheels?
Are both alu?

 

[nickg]

Fulcrum racing 5 wheels
105 10speed and compact crank on both.

Specialised is aluminium frame and carbon forks.
Focus is full carbon.

 

[nickg]

Pictures attached

 

[davidphilips]

My advice would be keep looking, First dont like buying used carbon bikes and the Specialized sectur seems to me to be over priced.

 

[nickg]

My advice would be keep looking, First dont like buying used carbon bikes and the Specialized sectur seems to me to be over priced.

I could possible get the specialized for £450

 

[vickster]

I could possible get the specialized for £450

Sounds a good deal and a popular brand so would hold its value
I wouldn’t go for a heavily used 10 year old carbon

 

[Duffy]

I’ve ridden the Secteur, it was a great bike fit for me, a relatively relaxed frame geometry and IMHO Shimano’s best cost/performance gearing.
If it’s hardly used then it’s a good shout at £450

 

[DCLane]

I had a 2012 Secteur (the 105 model) for about 7 years and they're good at ironing out road buzz. It's an 8 year-old bike though now and at £550 it's very over-priced. £300-450 depending upon which Fulcrum wheels it comes with.

 

[vickster]

I had a 2012 Secteur (the 105 model) for about 7 years and they're good at ironing out road buzz. It's an 8 year-old bike though now and at £550 it's very over-priced. £300-450 depending upon which Fulcrum wheels it comes with.

He says the Racing 5

 

[DCLane]

He says the Racing 5

Thanks. It's exactly the same spec as mine, which I sold for £350 about 3 years ago but I'd done 15,000 miles on it. So I'd suggest £350-400 max.

However these appear to be strange times. Demand for bikes are up with things selling that normally wouldn't.

 

[vickster]

Yep and it’s also more difficult to buy them, either used or new. If the OP is happy with it, an extra £50 isn’t unreasonable esp if he plans to ride a lot and/or keep it a while

 

[nickg]

Yes has the fulcrum racing 5 wheels. Also has upgraded to carbon seat post and also come with look Keo pedals. Also has 2 carbon bottle cages. The bike has only done approx 10 rides all being short journeys, and its since been hanging on a bike rack in the garage.

 

[nickg]

Well the guy messaged me this morning. Someone has offered him £500. I've said I cant go that high so back to the drawing board for me.

 

[DCLane]

Well the guy messaged me this morning. Someone has offered him £500. I've said I cant go that high so back to the drawing board for me.

Is there a Facebook group for cycling sales nearby? We've got one in Yorkshire (Yorkshire Cycling Sales) where a 'wanted' advert often gets decent kit within that budget.