I'm about 3 weeks away from getting a new bike. I want to spend $2500-$3000 and have scoured the market and know pretty much all aluminium offerings from lesser known brands like Felt and Gitane, to Treks, Giants, Lemond's and C'dale's.
However, I was in a shop yesterday and they had a bunch of full carbon 2003 Look KG361's for $3K. They only have 105 and Shimano wheels, but from what I read, this is a beautiful frame and the only diff to the new version (KG451) is that the 451 has a new paintjob and an integrated headset. I asked why they had 2 year old bikes, and the guy said that the rep had neglected to clear them and offered the shop a good deal on all their 361 stock. So now I'm hooked and wondering whether there are any other carbon options in this range? Any thoughts?
I know that Alchemy have a carbon bike under $3K but when compared with a Look, it doesn't stand up. In your opinion, are there any other carbon options I should consider?
I would upgrade the wheels and groupset on the Look over time, but otherwise take it as is.
However, I was in a shop yesterday and they had a bunch of full carbon 2003 Look KG361's for $3K. They only have 105 and Shimano wheels, but from what I read, this is a beautiful frame and the only diff to the new version (KG451) is that the 451 has a new paintjob and an integrated headset. I asked why they had 2 year old bikes, and the guy said that the rep had neglected to clear them and offered the shop a good deal on all their 361 stock. So now I'm hooked and wondering whether there are any other carbon options in this range? Any thoughts?
I know that Alchemy have a carbon bike under $3K but when compared with a Look, it doesn't stand up. In your opinion, are there any other carbon options I should consider?
I would upgrade the wheels and groupset on the Look over time, but otherwise take it as is.