Does it matter that it is a 2005?

[Aggie_Ama]

DH and I started looking for my new bike this weekend. One shop I really like (bought my Fuji there) has a 2005 Orbea Dama Race on sale in my size. It was built up last fall and is now $750 off the MSRP. The Orbeas are ridiculously hard to find here in Texas and I REALLY want one. But two years old? We really can't afford the 2007 model, getting a 2006 on sale would be the only option. Anyone know anything about the 2005 Dama?

My other choices so far (I *think* I am test riding this weekend or next) are the Cannondale Synapse, a 2006 Trek Madone or a Cannondale R1000 Feminine. The Synapse and Madone are carbon. The Synapse is 105, The Dama is Ultegra and the Madone I believe is Ultegra.

[mimitabby]

It's probably a great bike, and it's on sale because it's older. I wouldnt hesitate unless there was something specific you liked about the newer model that you can't live without.
Do a google search on the bike name model and year and the word "review"

[Mimosa]

There shouldn't be any problem. The only thing I could think off is that it's a 9 speed instead of a 10 speed, but other then that there shouldn't be much difference.

[Surlygirl]

I have an Orbea Dama and I LOVE it. Go for it. Mine is purple which they no longer offer. Have you seen the new pink one for 2007 in Bicycling Magazine. Drool.

[CyclChyk]

My thoughts on the older Orbea --> just as nice of a bike for a heck of alot better price..... and these days I tend to like older models asthetically moreso than the newer ones.....

I say jump on it.

[Bad JuJu]

I'd think that as long as you're happy with the components and the size and the look--go get it! I got my Bianchi Veloce in the deal of the century because it was a year old and last year's model had a triple up front, while this year's has a compact double. The triple made it even more appealing to me, but that didn't matter to the LBS.