A 2011 Demo Trek X-Caliber with a wheelset upgrade
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A 2010 Superfly with 2,000 miles on it?
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06-04-2011, 11:47 AM #1
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Decisions!
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06-04-2011, 11:58 AM #2
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Ooooooh Superfly!!
But just b/c I want one doesn't necessarily mean you do
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06-04-2011, 12:04 PM #3
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...how much is a Superfly with 2,000 miles on it?
(oh who am I kidding...I couldn't even afford a big box store mountain bike now)
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06-04-2011, 01:08 PM #4
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I just asked the hubby...he said he'd go for the 2011 Trek, especially if it comes with a warranty.
He also says kudos for buying a hardtail!
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06-04-2011, 03:18 PM #5
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Both bikes come out to the same price. I have to say, after just riding the Superfly, I liked the feel of it ALOT. He has it set up in an agressive racing style. The Trek X-Caliber felt more like a cruiser bike. The Superfly is a full carbon frame.
My DH is normally completely against buying used bikes, so imagine my surprise when he told me just a minute ago to go for the Superfly!
I'm going to do some more research, but I think you can figure out which way I'm leaning . . . .2005 Giant TCR2
2012 Trek Superfly Elite AL 2nd Sport, Pando Fall Challenge 2011 and 3rd Expert Peak2Peak 2011
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06-04-2011, 03:24 PM #6
What's over that hill?
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While I don't know much about either bike, it looks to me like you already know which one feels the best
Whatever you decide, we are looking forward to the pictures!
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06-04-2011, 05:42 PM #7
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Although the Superfly is an amazing bike my thought is 2,000 miles is a lot on a mountain bike. Was it raced? Does he have maintenance records? Is it factory fork, has it been rebuilt? I am not opposed to used but mountain bikes take a beating so I am more hesitant about them.
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06-04-2011, 07:28 PM #8
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This, especially for a carbon frame that's only a year old.
Originally Posted by Aggie_Ama
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