Originally posted by Etxy Another bike that might be worth considering is the Raceline Pave. The 2003 model has mostly 105 groupset, except for Tektro brake callipers and Truvativ cranks. Its probably the best value bike with 105 around, and as its last years model, I've seen them for anywhere between $1200 and $1600.
However, if you've decided on the Trek, a friend who has one is very happy with it. It's a nice looking bike, and the only part that he doesn't like about the bike is the Matrix wheels. Whichever bike you choose, I hope you're happy with it and get many miles out of it. 🙂
The Raceline Pave does not seem to have a carbon fork, so it may not be in the same group as the others. Personally, I would go for the Specialized Allex Elite from Spin Cycle. I like the colour scheme
Just called the guy who is offering around $18-1900, and it's definately a new 2004 model, with the full 105 and funky bontrager wheels. It sounds like an OK offer as the last 2 calls I made were offered $2399.
Originally posted by bfra1 I spoke to Freedom Machine yesterday and will definately head down there for a look. They have an Avanti and Giants with 105 set-up in my $$$ ball park.
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Since you went down to Freedom Machine can you tell me how many Specialised road bikes they had at the cheaper price ~$1600?? If they have a few, it might be worth checking them out
Originally posted by powinc The Raceline Pave does not seem to have a carbon fork, so it may not be in the same group as the others. Personally, I would go for the Specialized Allex Elite from Spin Cycle. I like the colour scheme
powinc
Ah - that's the name of the Specialised I was referring to earlier on sale at Freedom Machine (ex-Tassie challenge). Spin City is owned by Freedom Machine - they keep the Giants and Scotts in the original store and have moved the Avantis and introduced Specialised into the new one. Or so I'm told. 🙂
Originally posted by Cletus75 Ah - that's the name of the Specialised I was referring to earlier on sale at Freedom Machine (ex-Tassie challenge). Spin City is owned by Freedom Machine - they keep the Giants and Scotts in the original store and have moved the Avantis and introduced Specialised into the new one. Or so I'm told. 🙂
Cletus
Aaagh... Spin Cycle, not Spin City. Too much TV, methinks... 😄
I didn't end up going to TFM or Spin Cycle. I sat on my butt and made a few calls looking for Specialised, however no bikes running 105's that were under $1600. Then I checked out the local shops and ended up going for a long ride. (my LBS has an Avanti Giro that's tagged @ $1799 however he said he'd help me out and do appx $1600)
I think I have set my mind on the TREK 1400 at $1850 as I love the bike and the price is awesome.
I believe that the ex-Tassie Challenge Avanti Kona's were going for $1500+ depending on the condition @ Spin Cycle.
