Help! Buying a New Frame

dtorpey said:

I have an opportunity to buy a Klein Q Carbon Team Pro Frame for $500 US. I am 5'10" 210 lbs and ride 75 - 100 miles a week. I am riding an aluminum Trek with CF fork that I bought used. I like the Trek but it feels to small and a little bit heavy. Are there any Klein owners out there that can help me out? Is this a light frame and how well does it climb, etc.? Any input would be appreciated.:eek:

What size is the frame? I'm close to your specs (5'10" 190lbs) and ride a 2002 Q Pro Carbon Team in size 54. Perfect fit for me, climbs like a mountain goat and is very light. This is my number one choice even over my 2004 Litespeed Siena.

capwater said:

What size is the frame? I'm close to your specs (5'10" 190lbs) and ride a 2002 Q Pro Carbon Team in size 54. Perfect fit for me, climbs like a mountain goat and is very light. This is my number one choice even over my 2004 Litespeed Siena.

It's a 54. The color is orange. I'm not sure I like the color. I plan on swapping all of my components on the Trek onto the Klein. What do think of the price? The guy I am buying the frame from is very meticulous about stuff. I have not seen it yet but I will be racing (mtn not road) with him this weekend and will see it then.

dtorpey said:

What do think of the price?

If it hasn't taken any hard crashes, that's a very good price.

[quote="dtorpey"]It's a 54. The color is orange. I'm not sure I like the color./QUOTE]

$500 is a good price, assuming it's in good shape go for it.

Kinda like orange myself (that's me on the left).

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