So I am trying to make up my mind and I need some advice. Right now I am riding a 2004 lemond buenos aires. I am debating on getting a better set of wheels and getting fit for it at a local shop or there are two bikes I have in mind that are for sale on Craigslist. One is a 2011 madone 6.5 and he is asking 2400, the other is a 2009 s-works roubaix sl2. I want to be comfortable and I want to be able to ride long distances. I rode a 6.5 a couple years ago and I liked it but I have never ridden an s-works. I just don't know which option is the most cost effective. I don't remember what the 6.5 is like any more. I want to do a century ride or two by the end of summer this year and I want something that soaks up a bit of choppy road.
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I need some guidance!
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They are both good bikes but check both of them to see which one has better components...
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The 6.5 has ultegra and the sl2 has SRAM rival. I know they are both great bikes but am I better off upgrading my Lemond or just getting a new bike?
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Rezac said:
The 6.5 has ultegra and the sl2 has SRAM rival. I know they are both great bikes but am I better off upgrading my Lemond or just getting a new bike?
Are you uncomfortable on you LeMond?
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Not really uncomfortable, just not sure if it is a bike worth upgrading or not. I am thinking about going to the bike shop and having them get me set up on it and get a different seat and seat post and some carbon bars and stem and some easton ec90, zipp 808 or maybe hed 6 for the front and 9 for the rear? I think that is more in the budget then a different bike, slowly change out for dura ace stuff if I have some extra money, rims look like they are somewhat cheaper on ebay then local craigslist.
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I am debating on the sl2 or upgrading my bike now. I can't decide. I want a comfortable smooth bike that is good at climbing hills and long rides. My lemond has race lite wheels on it.
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