2006 105 -> 2008 Tiagra

[Woland99]

I have been bike-surfing quite a bit recently (still looking for new
touring cyclocross bike)
and it seems that whenever I see older model it is cheaper and has
better components.

 

[A Muzi]

Woland99 wrote:
> I have been bike-surfing quite a bit recently (still looking for new
> touring cyclocross bike)
> and it seems that whenever I see older model it is cheaper and has
> better components.

Huh, how about that. It's almost as if the dollar exchange rate has
tanked or something.
--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

 

[[email protected]]

Many times the newer components are identical to the older, higher
level parts. Shimano has learned that many cyclists MUST have the
latest Dura Ace kit.

On Feb 28, 3:18 pm, A Muzi <[email protected]> wrote:
> Woland99 wrote:
> > I have been bike-surfing quite a bit recently (still looking for new
> > touring cyclocross bike)
> > and it seems that whenever I see older model it is cheaper and has
> > better components.
>
> Huh, how about that. It's almost as if the dollar exchange rate has
> tanked or something.
> --
> Andrew Muziwww.yellowjersey.org
> Open every day since 1 April, 1971

 

[Rex Kerr]

[email protected] wrote:
> Many times the newer components are identical to the older, higher
> level parts. Shimano has learned that many cyclists MUST have the
> latest Dura Ace kit.


Many... personally, I'm quite happy with a mismatch of far cheaper
components!

 

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On Feb 28, 9:16 pm, Woland99 <[email protected]> wrote:
> I have been bike-surfing quite a bit recently (still looking for new
> touring cyclocross bike)
> and it seems that whenever I see older model it is cheaper and has
> better components.

I just was down at the LBS talking with my buddy who runs it. They
have some nice bikes cheap! Finally something here in Norway that
doesn't cost 3-5x the price! Focus Mares Cross 2008.

http://www.focus-bikes.no/product/272005e8-5a69-445b-bb59-3930176f3ba9.aspx

Take off the 25% VAT for tax-free-for-tourists and the bike is about
$1000.

That's a nice cross bike with 105.

Joseph